Comparison

Cube Solver vs Lumin Cube

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

Lumin Cube

Solve twisty cube puzzles of various sizes, from 2x2 to 10x10, with intuitive touch controls and smooth 3D graphics. Track your best times for each cube size and utilize a one-tap solve feature when you get stuck. Enjoy a focused, offline puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Nine cube sizes (2x2 to 10x10)
  • Smooth native 3D graphics
  • Natural touch controls
  • Scramble and race timer
  • Best times saved per size
  • One-tap solve feature
  • 100% offline play
Read full description

Lumin Cube is a clean, fast, native twisty-cube puzzle for iPhone. Spin a real 3D cube with your finger, drag any face to turn it, and race the clock to solve it. Nine cube sizes, from a quick 2×2 to a monster 10×10. FEATURES • Nine sizes — 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, 6×6, 7×7, 8×8, 9×9 and 10×10 • Smooth native 3D built with SceneKit — fluid 60fps rotation • Natural controls — drag a face to turn it (inner layers too), tap a face for a quick turn, drag the background to spin the cube in any direction, pinch to zoom • Scramble & race — the timer starts on your first move after a scramble and stops the instant you solve it • Best times saved per cube size • One-tap Solve that rewinds your moves when you get stuck • Crisp haptic feedback on every turn • 100% offline — no account, no ads, no tracking, no data collected Whether you're learning your first 3×3 or chasing a 7×7 personal best, Lumin Cube is a calm, focused twisty-puzzle playground for your pocket.

Screenshots

Cube Solver4 screens
Lumin Cube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lumin Cube at none against Cube Solver's 11. Lumin Cube also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Cube Solver's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 1). On price, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lumin 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 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cube Solver versus Lumin Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SolverLumin Cube
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.7K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick Battisti ForsthoferPANSL LLC

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

Lumin 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

Lumin Cube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumin Cube free?
Lumin Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube Solver or Lumin Cube?
Lumin Cube is rated higher. Cube Solver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Lumin Cube averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cube Solver or Lumin Cube have ads?
Neither Cube Solver nor Lumin Cube shows ads.

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