Comparison

Ask the Ancients vs Magic Cube Solver & Timer

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

Head to head
About

Ask the Ancients

Receive wisdom and advice from ancient Greek and Roman philosophers like Socrates and Marcus Aurelius. Ask the Pythia of Delphi for historical insights and reflect on daily maxims from pottery shards.

Highlights
  • Advice from ancient philosophers
  • Wisdom from the Pythia of Delphi
  • Daily maxims from pottery shards
  • Quotes from Stoics, Cynics, Platonists, Epicureans
  • Learn philosophical principles
  • Immersive historical insights
Features
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Get advice and words of wisdom from Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, such as Socrates, Plato, Marcus Aurelius, and more! Also learn about the advice given by the Pythia, who was consulted by great leaders and philosophers for centuries. Now you, too, can ask the Pythia of Delphi for her historical words of wisdom. These inscriptions were the same ones used in ancient times! Use the “psephoi” (pottery shards) and receive a random Delphic maxim to reflect on for the day, or get a quote from a specific philosopher that you may be drawn to- you will find Stoics, Cynics, Platonists, and Epicureans among them. Immerse yourself in the ideas of the world from 2,000 years ago- their insights are still relevant. Learn from those who created the philosophies that we study today, and get a better understanding of the philosophical principles that they followed. Travel back in time and Ask the Ancients!

About

Magic Cube Solver & Timer

Master cube puzzles with this app, offering virtual gameplay, smart camera scanning, and solutions for 2x2 to 5x5 cubes. Learn patterns and solve in seconds.

Highlights
  • Virtual cube gameplay
  • Smart camera color detection
  • Fast solving for 2x2 to 5x5 cubes
  • Over 160 patterns and variations
  • Intuitive gesture controls
Features
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Master the Cube — Fast, Accurate, and Intuitive Cube Solving Unlock the full power of Cube solving with our advanced Cube Solver app, now featuring virtual gameplay, smart camera scanning, and support for 2x2 to 5x5 cubes. Whether you're a beginner or a speedcuber, this is the ultimate tool to elevate your cubing experience — all in a one-time purchase, with no subscriptions required. Key Features 1. Virtual Cube Game – Play and Learn Interactively Experience hands-on cube practice with our interactive virtual cube. Rotate individual layers naturally with intuitive gestures. Try solving manually, practice algorithms, or simply enjoy the feel of a real cube — anytime, anywhere. 2. Smart Camera Scan – Fast, Automatic Color Detection Say goodbye to tedious manual input. With our advanced camera scanning system, the app automatically: Detects the cube’s shape and contours, Captures face colors instantly, Eliminates the need for face-by-face confirmation. Perfect for real-world cubes — scan and solve in seconds. 3. Lightning-Fast Solving – From Beginner to Expert Our powerful solver engine delivers blazing fast results: 2x2 Cube: ~12 moves in under 0.1 seconds 3x3 Cube: ~20 moves in under 0.1 seconds 4x4 Cube: ~40 moves in under 0.1 seconds 5x5 Cube: ~70 moves in 0–3 seconds Built for both speed and accuracy — optimized for all cube sizes. 4. 160+ Patterns & Variations Included Explore over 160 built-in cube patterns and shapes — perfect for learning new configurations, practicing reverse engineering, or creating beautiful shapes like checkerboards and crosses. 5.Here, by studying tutorials on algorithms and formulas, you can manually solve the Cube yourself, while simultaneously mastering various techniques and patterns. User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ask the Ancients4 screens
Magic Cube Solver & Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ask the Ancients at 100% against Magic Cube Solver & Timer's 33%. Ask the Ancients also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Magic Cube Solver & Timer's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On 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

Magic Cube Solver & Timer is free to download; Ask the Ancients costs $1.99 up front. Magic Cube Solver & Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 2 months. Ask the Ancients asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ask the Ancients holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Cube Solver & Timer has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ask the Ancients's written reviews are positive against 33% of Magic Cube Solver & Timer's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ask the Ancients versus Magic Cube Solver & Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsk the AncientsMagic Cube Solver & Timer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB197 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGundersen铸前 高

Customer experience

Ask the Ancients

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Magic Cube Solver & Timer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

Ask the Ancients

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Magic Cube Solver & Timer

Subscriptions6
  • TwoMonth Sub$1.992 Months
  • ThreeMonth Sub$2.493 Months
  • Week Sub$3.497 Days
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  • SixMonth Sub$3.496 Months
  • Month Sub$6.991 Month
  • Annual Sub$13.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime use$17.99

Questions

Is Ask the Ancients free?
Ask the Ancients costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Cube Solver & Timer free?
Magic Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ask the Ancients or Magic Cube Solver & Timer?
Ask the Ancients is rated higher. Ask the Ancients averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magic Cube Solver & Timer averages 2.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Ask the Ancients or Magic Cube Solver & Timer have ads?
Magic Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Ask the Ancients does not.

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