# Cube Master vs TesseraCube

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TesseraCube at 100% against Cube Master's 49%. TesseraCube also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Cube Master's advantage is ratings volume (435 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, 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. TesseraCube asks for nothing beyond the download.

TesseraCube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Master has 435 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Cube Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of TesseraCube's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Master | TesseraCube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesseracube/id6736949291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **435** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vu Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649266013) | [Alphabing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065932001) |

## 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


### TesseraCube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesseracube/id6736949291)

Experience a fresh take on classic cube puzzles by breaking them into 2D visual circles. This innovative game challenges your mind from a new perspective, offering a visually captivating experience for both puzzle veterans and newcomers.

**Highlights:** Innovative 2D visual circles for cube solving, Fresh perspective on classic puzzles, Challenging for all skill levels, Visually captivating experience, Multidimensional puzzle twist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Master free?

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

### Is TesseraCube free?

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

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

TesseraCube is rated higher. Cube Master averages 4.4 out of 5 from 435 ratings, while TesseraCube averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cube Master or TesseraCube have ads?

Cube Master shows ads; TesseraCube does not.

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

Cube Master ships an update every 5 days, and TesseraCube every 5 days. Most recently, Cube Master was updated on October 24, 2026 and TesseraCube on October 4, 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.*