Comparison

CubeSolver AI vs Cube Rivals

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

Head to head
About

CubeSolver AI

This AI-powered utility app helps users solve various magic cube puzzles, including 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4. It offers both camera scanning and manual input for cube colors, providing fast 3D solutions and step-by-step guidance.

Highlights
  • AI cube recognition (2x2 to 4x4)
  • Camera color scanning
  • Manual color input
  • Fast AI solving algorithms
  • Realistic 3D interface
  • Step-by-step video tutorials
Features
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CubeSolver AI - Magic Cube 3D is an easy yet powerful cube solving utility app specifically designed for magic cube enthusiasts. This AI-powered magic cube solver app offers a seamless and enjoyable experience for users to crack complex cube puzzles. Whether you prefer manually inputting the colors or using your phone camera to scan all sides of the cube, this all-in-one puzzle solver provides a quick 3D solution for 2x2, 3x3, and even 4x4 cubes. CubeSolver AI acts as your intelligent cube master, offering support for a wide range of puzzles, including 2x2 cube solver, 3x3 magic cube, and 4x4 cube solver challenges. This versatile cube app is ideal for beginners and speedcubers alike, helping you tackle the magic cube puzzle 3D with ease. This app speeds up your solving time with AI assistance, and elevate your skills to become a true master of the 3x3 magic cube and other cube variations. Key Features: 1. Unique AI recognition. Our magic cube solver app uses cutting-edge AI to auto-recognize various cube sizes, from 2x2 to 4x4. 2. Camera Input. Scan all sides using your camera, and the puzzle solver AI will detect and analyze the cube’s colors automatically. 3. Manual Input. Prefer precision? Use our intuitive color picker UI to manually set up your cube. 4. Fast AI Solving. Let our advanced algorithms and real-time cube timer solve your cube efficiently — ideal for practicing or learning step-by-step. 5. Realistic 3D Interface. Visualize each rotation and twist with stunning 3D cube graphics and animations. 6. Video Tutorials. Follow step-by-step guides via our YouTube channel. Learn how to become a cube master with our in-depth tutorials. Plus, you can enhance your puzzle-solving journey by combining CubeSolver AI with the CubeSmart mobile app, expanding your toolkit for cube practice, timing, and tutorials. If you’re into speedcubing or casual solving, tools like cube cipher, cube app integrations, and a responsive magic cube interface make CubeSolver AI the ideal companion. Download CubeSolver AI today and unlock the secrets of magic cube puzzle 3D solving! Whether it's a 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4 cube, this AI-powered solver is your all-in-one solution. Watch our latest tutorials and become a magic cube expert: YouTube@CubeSolver-gzlig:https://bit.ly/4n3k9DV TikTok@ai_cubesolver:https://bit.ly/4jTjiD0 If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact CubeSolver AI at feedback@deltasoftware.com.cn Terms of Use: https://cubesolver.ai/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://cubesolver.ai/privacy-policy

About

Cube Rivals

This app is a speedcubing timer designed to help users improve their puzzle-solving skills. It offers features like multiple session management, scramble generation, and detailed performance statistics with real-time graphs.

Highlights
  • Multiple sessions and categories
  • Official puzzle scramble generation
  • Real-time graphs
  • Detailed statistics
  • Personal coach and motivator
Features
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Cube Rivals is a speedcubing timer that helps you get faster, one solve at a time. Time your solves, watch your averages drop, drill the algorithms that slow you down, and race the same scrambles as cubers around the world. TIME EVERY SOLVE • WCA-style timer with inspection, +2 and DNF • Official scrambles for 17 WCA events: 2x2 to 7x7, megaminx, pyraminx, skewb, square-1, clock, one-handed and blindfolded • Separate sessions for every puzzle and every goal WATCH YOUR TIMES DROP • ao5, ao12, ao50, ao100 and personal bests after every solve • A clear progress chart for each session, with every PB marked • Sub-X tracking, time distribution and the days you practise best TRAIN ALGORITHMS • 600+ algorithms: F2L, OLL, PLL, COLL, CMLL, ELL, Winter and Summer Variation and more • A trainer that drills your slowest cases in rounds and shows what you've mastered PLUG IN A SMART CUBE • Connect a Bluetooth smart cube (GAN, MoYu WeiLong AI) and it times itself • Cross, F2L, OLL and PLL splits, TPS and move count for every solve • Your slowest PLL cases and your recognition time THE WEEKLY CHALLENGE • 5 scrambles a week, the same for everyone • One attempt each, on any day, with WCA inspection • Global, country and friends leaderboards, and your place on every scramble LEVEL UP • Levels, streaks, daily quests and achievements • Build your own cuber and unlock cube items • Add friends and compare your bests YOUR TIMES ARE SAFE • A free account syncs your solves across your devices • Import and export your times (csTimer and Twisty Timer formats) • The timer works offline Join the Cube Rivals community on Discord from the app's menu.

Screenshots

CubeSolver AI4 screens
Cube Rivals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Rivals at 5.0 against CubeSolver AI's 4.5. Cube Rivals also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). CubeSolver AI's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 1). On price, 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. CubeSolver AI sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Cube Rivals asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Rivals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CubeSolver AI has 7.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of CubeSolver AI's written reviews are positive against 75% of Cube Rivals's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubeSolver AI ships an update fortnightly, Cube Rivals every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CubeSolver AI versus Cube Rivals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeSolver AICube Rivals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.3K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDelta SoftwareRafal Nawojczyk

Customer experience

CubeSolver AI

All ratings6,988 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative32.2%

Cube Rivals

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CubeSolver AI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to solve certain cube configurations
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Incorrect cube state detection

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remove premium paywall
  • Improve scanning accuracy
  • Provide slower, step-by-step instructions
  • Add more cube types/sizes

Cube Rivals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

CubeSolver AI

Subscriptions8
  • Cube Solver Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • Cube Solver Monthly Plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cube Solver Weekly Plan2 variants$5.997 Days
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  • Cube Solver Weekly Plan$6.997 Days
  • Cube Solver Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Cube Solver Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
  • Cube Solver Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Cube Solver Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cube Solver Lifetime Plan$19.99
None

Cube Rivals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CubeSolver AI free?
CubeSolver AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Rivals free?
Cube Rivals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CubeSolver AI or Cube Rivals?
Cube Rivals is rated higher. CubeSolver AI averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Cube Rivals averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CubeSolver AI or Cube Rivals have ads?
CubeSolver AI shows ads; Cube Rivals does not.
Which is updated more often, CubeSolver AI or Cube Rivals?
CubeSolver AI ships an update fortnightly, and Cube Rivals every 4 days. Most recently, CubeSolver AI was updated on November 14, 2026 and Cube Rivals on November 14, 2026.

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