# Rubik Master vs Magic Cube Variants

The clearest difference is rating: Rubik Master at 4.5 against Magic Cube Variants's 3.0. Rubik Master also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (297 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rubik Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Magic Cube Variants sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rubik Master holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubik Master has 297 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rubik Master ships an update every 4 days, Magic Cube Variants weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rubik Master | Magic Cube Variants |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubik-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-variants/id6748606253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vu Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649266013) | [Tobias Glimmerfors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826528026) |

## What reviewers say

### Rubik Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubik-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


### Magic Cube Variants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-variants/id6748606253)

Explore a vast collection of 72 unique magic cube puzzles, from classic shapes to complex variants. Improve your solving speed and learn new techniques with interactive tutorials. Track your progress and aim to beat your personal bests.

**Highlights:** 72 unique magic cube puzzles, Megaminx, Pyraminx, Square 1, and more, Speed solving practice, Personal record tracking, Step-by-step tutorials, Cuboid and conjoined cube variants

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3x3x3 Tutorial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Megaminx Tutorial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rubik Master free?

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

### Is Magic Cube Variants free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rubik Master or Magic Cube Variants?

Rubik Master is rated higher. Rubik Master averages 4.5 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Magic Cube Variants averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rubik Master or Magic Cube Variants have ads?

Magic Cube Variants shows ads; Rubik Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rubik Master or Magic Cube Variants?

Rubik Master ships an update every 4 days, and Magic Cube Variants weekly. Most recently, Rubik Master was updated on September 26, 2026 and Magic Cube Variants on September 2, 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.*