Comparison

Cube Solver vs Staxa

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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%)
Features
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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

About

Staxa

Features
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Welcome to Staxa, the addictively simple arcade game where your only goal is to stack as many blocks as you can! Time each drop perfectly to build your tower higher and earn points. Miss a beat and your tower shrinks — but hold your streaks for extra rewards and new achievements! Features: • Fast-paced tap-to-stack gameplay • Sleek minimalist design with theme support • Global achievements with progress tracking • Pause and continue from where you left off • Ad-supported with optional second chances Whether you're chasing your high score or trying to unlock every theme, Staxa is the perfect game for quick, focused fun. Download now and test your precision!

Screenshots

Cube Solver4 screens
Staxa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Staxa at none against Cube Solver's 11. Staxa also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Cube Solver's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cube Solver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Staxa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Solver ships an update weekly, Staxa daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cube Solver versus Staxa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SolverStaxa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.7K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick Battisti ForsthoferJason Leibel

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

Staxa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Cube Solver

Subscriptions9
  • 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
One-time2
  • Lifetime$5.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
None

Staxa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Staxa free?
Staxa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cube Solver or Staxa have ads?
Neither Cube Solver nor Staxa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Solver or Staxa?
Cube Solver ships an update weekly, and Staxa daily. Most recently, Cube Solver was updated on October 14, 2026 and Staxa on October 10, 2026.

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