# Cube Master vs eX

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Master at 4.4 against eX's 3.0. Cube Master also leads on ratings volume (434 vs 7). eX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. eX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cube Master holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Master has 434 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Cube Master's written reviews are positive against 50% of eX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cube Master ships an update weekly, eX every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Master | eX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204/reviews)** | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-mars-connect/id6451303338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **434** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vu Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649266013) | [Smart Cube Labs Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456342688) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204)

Explore a vast collection of 3D Rubik's Cube simulators, from classic sizes to unique puzzle variations. Train your brain with intuitive controls and a free camera view. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and those curious about cube challenges.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle simulators, Variety of Rubik's Cube types, Smooth and easy controls, Free camera rotation, Zoom functionality, Automated solving timer, Leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wide variety of twisty puzzles
- 👍 Good for Rubik's cube enthusiasts
- 👍 App is fun and engaging
- 👍 Offers unique cube types (mirror/bump)
- 👍 Good history/info on cubes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Camera is very slow
- 👎 No solver functionality
- 👎 Cube can be hard to turn/spin
- 👎 Membership for a cube game is disliked

**Reported bugs**

- Clock buttons not pressable
- Square-1 not registering as solved
- Ads reset solve progress
- Ads remain in paid version

**Requested features**

- Add more twisty puzzles (barrels, windmill, Polaris, ivy, etc.)
- Allow users to create their own twisty puzzles
- Make it a twisty puzzle simulator like on computer
- Add AI solving or instructions to teach solving
- Add V-Cube 33x33, 50x50, 100x100


### eX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-mars-connect/id6451303338)

Engage in real-time online battles and competitions with an AI-powered smart cube that shuffles itself. Experience a unique blend of physical puzzle-solving and digital gameplay.

**Highlights:** Real-time online battles, Automatic cube shuffling, AI-powered smart cube, Online competitions, Unique puzzle gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Master free?

Cube Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eX free?

eX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Master or eX?

Cube Master is rated higher. Cube Master averages 4.4 out of 5 from 434 ratings, while eX averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Cube Master or eX have ads?

Cube Master shows ads; eX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Master or eX?

Cube Master ships an update weekly, and eX every 10 days. Most recently, Cube Master was updated on October 13, 2026 and eX on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*