Comparison

Cube Solver vs Altair's Cube!

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

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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

Altair's Cube!

This app simulates a 3x3 puzzle cube, offering a fun and satisfying way to play anywhere. It includes instructions and one-touch algorithm buttons to help beginners solve complex patterns quickly. You can also create custom puzzles and practice speed cubing techniques.

Highlights
  • 3x3 puzzle cube simulation
  • One-touch algorithm buttons
  • Included solving instructions
  • Custom puzzle creation
  • Speed cubing algorithm practice
  • Rotations log and reverse moves
  • On-device storage for custom cubes
Features
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Altair's Cube! is a 3x3 Puzzle Cube Simulator & Speed Cubing Learning Aid Play for Fun Anywhere.....Waiting in Line has Never been so Satisfying! Just Press MENU, Pick a Cube & Go!! Learn to Solve a Real 3x3 Puzzle Cube using the Included Instructions Examples.....(Instructions Link is Located Below Puzzle at Bottom Left) You Don't have to Memorize Algorithms or Practice Careful Rotation Finger Tricks to Win this Game!~ With One-Touch Algorithm Buttons, you can reliably Solve ANY 3x3 Puzzle Cube Pattern as a Beginner in just Minutes!~ Altair's Cube! Features: -Standard Speed Cubing 3x3 Notation   **F is Center Face Clockwise Rotation -> F' is Counter-Clockwise ***U = Up Face (Top), D = Down Face, L = Left Face, R = Right Face, F = Front Face, B = Back Face (Bottom), X / Y / Z Rotation, etc -6 Button Menus featuring 72 Action Buttons, including Favorite CFOP Algorithms such as Sune **Press "+" or "-" to Quickly Navigate through the Action Button Menus -Unfolded 3x3 CUBE View -> See ALL 6 Sides of the Cube Moving at Once -50 Included Special Pattern Cubes w/ On-Device Storage for Importing Additional Cubes **with the Cube Description Field, naming Cubes is a Snap! Just Update the Name Field, Paste in the Annotated Moves List & Press "IMPORT PUZZLE" -Create New Puzzles w/ variable Complexity -> Adjust Rotation Number from 1 to 100 & Press "NEW PUZZLE" Button **Stay Sharp by Practicing CFOP Algorithms on Fresh Random 3x3 Cubes, or Load an Old Favorite from the MENU Stored Cubes List -Frustrated? Pressed the Wrong Button? -> Altair's Cube! contains a Rotations Log & Also has REVERSE Moves Conveniently Included! -Want a Do-Over? Want to Restart the Puzzle from Scratch? -> there's a Button for that! -> Press "RELOAD PUZZLE" -Press "SOLVE" to Reverse the Moves!......Now You can Easily Create an Annotated Rotation Moves List to 1) MAKE a Special Pattern or 2) SOLVE a Special Pattern -Want to Try out a Special CFOP Algorithm or Solution? -> Just Paste it into the Blue Import Puzzle TextField & Press "IMPORT MOVE" -Press "REVIEW MOVES" to Step Backwards or Forwards through the Recorded Moves....tap "EXIT REVIEW" to return to FULL MENU -"RELOAD PUZZLE" gives you a Fresh Start -Press "HIDE NUMBERS" for a more Challenging Experience -In the "MENU" List -> Easily LOAD Stored Cubes or Delete them....or Build a Fresh Cube w/ "RESET" **Search the STORED CUBEs List Faster w/ "Original ORDER" & "ORDER by A-Z" Toggle Option -Variable Button Colors help you Identify the ROTATION CENTER more Quickly on the DOUBLE & SINGLE Rotation Button Menus -COPY the Entire Annotated CUBE Rotation List to Clipboard by Tapping on the "ALTAIR'S CUBE!" Title Label **Paste Clipboard into Email, Text Message or Notes -Altair's Cube! is Great for Learning How to Make Cool Pattern Cubes.....Learning to SOLVE 3x3 Cubes.....and Learning about Algorithms used by Speed Cubers **Most of ALL -> Altair's Cube! is Fun & Relaxing!~ >>> Solving a 1980's Style 3x3 Puzzle Cube is Highly Satisfying % -Whether you're a Speed Cubing Pro Looking to Store Fancy Patterns & Stay Sharp, or Just an Armchair Quarterback Looking for an EASY Way to WIN BIG in the Cube Game, Altair's Cube! has you covered!! >>> Altair's Cube! -> the Most Fun you Can Have while Waiting in LINE!~

Screenshots

Cube Solver4 screens
Altair's Cube!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cube Solver at Free against Altair's Cube!'s $0.99. Cube Solver also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Altair's Cube!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Cube Solver is free to download; Altair's Cube! costs $0.99 up front. Cube Solver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Altair's Cube! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Altair's Cube! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 5.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Solver ships an update every 8 days, Altair's Cube! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cube Solver versus Altair's Cube!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SolverAltair's Cube!
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (5.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick Battisti ForsthoferJack McCormack

Customer experience

Cube Solver

All ratings5,751 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative36.9%

Altair's Cube!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Altair's Cube!

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

Altair's Cube!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Altair's Cube! free?
Altair's Cube! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube Solver or Altair's Cube!?
Altair's Cube! is rated higher. Cube Solver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Altair's Cube! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cube Solver or Altair's Cube! have ads?
Neither Cube Solver nor Altair's Cube! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Solver or Altair's Cube!?
Cube Solver ships an update every 8 days, and Altair's Cube! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cube Solver was updated on October 17, 2026 and Altair's Cube! on October 19, 2026.

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