Cube Solver vs Rubik Cube Guru
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube Solver
This app provides step-by-step instructions to solve various sizes of cube puzzles, from 2x2 up to 17x17. It offers interactive learning and a digital cube for practice, aiming to teach users how to solve puzzles effectively.
- Step-by-step solving instructions
- Supports 16 cube sizes (2x2 to 17x17)
- Interactive learning and tutorials
- Digital cube for practice
- High solve rate (89.4%)
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Solve your cube with clear, step-by-step guidance. Scan your physical cube with the camera or enter its colors manually, then follow the solution with animated 3D instructions. SCAN OR ENTER YOUR CUBE Use the camera to capture your cube's colors, or enter them manually. FOLLOW EVERY MOVE IN 3D Move forward, go back, and follow each turn at your own pace. SOLVE SIZES FROM 2x2 TO 17x17 Get solutions for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 and larger cubes, with support up to 17x17. LEARN HOW TO SOLVE Follow beginner-friendly guides for solving 2x2 and 3x3 cubes. PLAY WITH A DIGITAL CUBE Practice moves and explore an interactive 3D cube, even without a physical cube nearby. DISCOVER PATTERNS Try new cube patterns and enjoy a different challenge after your next solve. TIME YOUR SOLVES Practice your speed with the built-in cube timer. CUBE SOLVER PRO Upgrade to Cube Solver Pro for unlimited solves. Available plans, pricing, and purchase options are shown in the app. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. TRADEMARK NOTICE RUBIK’S is a trademark of Spin Master Toys UK Limited. Cube Solver is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Spin Master Toys UK Limited. Terms of Use: https://www.cube-solver.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.cube-solver.app/privacy-policy
Rubik Cube Guru
Experience the classic Rubik's Cube on your phone with a realistic simulator. Enjoy smooth controls, standard color schemes, and features like automatic timing to enhance your solving experience. It aims to replicate the feel of a physical cube.
- Standard third-order Rubik's Cube simulation
- Original color matching
- Smooth sliding and free turning
- Standard WCA scramble for standardized thinking
- Automatic timing
- Multi-action restoration
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Rubik's cube simulator, the standard positive-order Rubik's cube. Original color matching, smooth operation. At the same time, it integrates multiple methods to complete at one time, and restores the Rubik's Cube as much as possible. * Standard positive order (third order) Rubik's cube * Eye-catching original Rubik's Cube color scheme * Smooth operation, easy to slide, turn freely * The standard WCA is disrupted to make thinking more standardized * Automatic timing, clear at chest * Multiple actions can be triggered at one time to restore the real feel of the Rubik's Cube
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cube Solver at Free against Rubik Cube Guru's $2.99. Cube Solver also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 1). Rubik Cube Guru's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Cube Solver is free to download; Rubik Cube Guru costs $2.99 up front. Cube Solver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Rubik Cube Guru asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rubik Cube Guru holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Cube Solver ships an update weekly, Rubik Cube Guru every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube Solver | Rubik Cube Guru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.7K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Battisti Forsthofer | 国梁 金 |
Customer experience
Cube Solver
Rubik Cube Guru
Bugs and requests
Cube Solver
Reported bugs
2 issues- Cube not solved after following instructions
- App scrambles cube further instead of solving
Requested features
3 requests- More free solves per day
- Support for irregular cube shapes
- Improved camera functionality
Rubik Cube Guru
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cube Solver
- Pay-As-You-Go$2.991 Month
- Pay-As-You-Go$3.991 Month
- Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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- Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Unlimited Annual$11.991 Year
- Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Unlimited Annual1 Year trial$17.991 Year
- Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$5.99
- Lifetime$24.99
Rubik Cube Guru
No in-app purchases
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