Comparison

Rubik Cube Guru vs Magic Cube

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

Head to head
About

Rubik Cube Guru

Experience the classic Rubik's Cube on your phone with a realistic simulator. Enjoy smooth controls, standard color schemes, and features like automatic timing to enhance your solving experience. It aims to replicate the feel of a physical cube.

Highlights
  • Standard third-order Rubik's Cube simulation
  • Original color matching
  • Smooth sliding and free turning
  • Standard WCA scramble for standardized thinking
  • Automatic timing
  • Multi-action restoration
Features
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Rubik's cube simulator, the standard positive-order Rubik's cube. Original color matching, smooth operation. At the same time, it integrates multiple methods to complete at one time, and restores the Rubik's Cube as much as possible. * Standard positive order (third order) Rubik's cube * Eye-catching original Rubik's Cube color scheme * Smooth operation, easy to slide, turn freely * The standard WCA is disrupted to make thinking more standardized * Automatic timing, clear at chest * Multiple actions can be triggered at one time to restore the real feel of the Rubik's Cube

About

Magic Cube

Features
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Twist a classic 3x3 cube, race the timer, and beat your own record. Hold a colored sticker and swipe to turn one layer. Swipe on empty space to rotate the whole cube. Tap Scramble to mix the cube and start the clock. How to play • Scramble the cube to start a timed challenge • Turn layers until every face is a single color • Follow your time and move count as you go • Beat your best, then play again Features • Classic 3x3 with smooth layer turns • Timer and a live move counter • Personal best saved on this device • Undo your last turn • Solve returns the cube to a finished state • A short tutorial the first time you open the app • English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Português, Español, Русский, Deutsch, Français No account required. Occasional full-screen ads appear between challenges.

Screenshots

Rubik Cube Guru4 screens
Magic Cube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magic Cube at Free against Rubik Cube Guru's $2.99. Rubik Cube Guru's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Magic Cube is free to download; Rubik Cube Guru costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubik Cube Guru ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Cube every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Rubik Cube Guru versus Magic Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubik Cube GuruMagic Cube
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB146 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer国梁 金亮 邓

In-app purchases

None

Rubik Cube Guru

No in-app purchases

None

Magic Cube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rubik Cube Guru free?
Rubik Cube Guru costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Cube free?
Magic Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rubik Cube Guru or Magic Cube have ads?
Both Rubik Cube Guru and Magic Cube show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubik Cube Guru or Magic Cube?
Rubik Cube Guru ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic Cube every 6 months. Most recently, Rubik Cube Guru was updated on October 15, 2026 and Magic Cube on November 4, 2026.

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