Comparison

Rubik's Cube Tutor vs MoleCube 3D

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

Head to head
About

Rubik's Cube Tutor

Learn to solve a 3x3 Rubik's Cube with interactive tutorials. The app offers step-by-step guidance, practice modes for rotations and notations, and camera input to analyze your cube's state.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solving tutorials
  • Camera input for cube analysis
  • Practice screen for rotations
  • Learn cube notations
  • Adjustable solving speed
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Learning to solve a cube isn't difficult, in fact, it's easy and fun with Rubik's Cube Tutor App. Read Screen • Read important information about the cube • Read about the three layers and how to solve each layer Practice Screen • Utilise the helpful practice screen to practice rotations • Gain deep understanding of notations Learn Screen • Provide your cube information either using camera or by hand • Watch how to solve your cube, step by step • Watch how to solve a randomly shuffled cube Settings Screen • Set the solving speed to your convenience • Subscribe to unlock all features of app • Read Privacy Policy • Read Terms and Conditions Important Information • Use of the app is in accordance with local laws and check charges if using abroad • Use of the app is in accordance with our app Terms and Conditions • Use of the app is in accordance with Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Ariastec Ltd, Company Registration number 15093052, is registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: 12 Trafalgar Gardens, Morley, Leeds LS27 0RU, United Kingdom.

About

MoleCube 3D

This app combines the logic of Sudoku with the spatial challenge of a Rubik's Cube. Arrange colored spheres on each side of a 3D cube so that each side displays all nine colors. Offers realistic graphics and intuitive swipe controls for an engaging puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • 3D realistic graphics
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Undo last action
  • Tilt to change perspective
  • Two 3D styles (spherical/square)
  • Zoom and brightness adjustment
  • Two cube sizes (3x3x3, 2x2x2)
Features
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# What is MoleCube? "MoleCube = Sudoku puzzle + Rubik's Cube", roughly. MoleCube (also called Nine-Color Cube, Ball Sudoku Cube), combines the logic of "Sudoku + Rubik’s cube". Each of the cube’s six sides is comprised of a 3x3 grid of colored spheres. To solve the Molecube, arrange the spheres so that each side contains all nine colors. # How to Play This app presents the cube in 3D with a smooth sliding operation, and you can change the perspective by tilting the phone, just like playing a real Rubik's cube. Swipe across the cube to rotate one layer, and swipe across the blank area to rotate the whole cube. To start playing the game, click the scramble button and the stopwatch will start. # The Goal of Game Molecube is composed of 9 different colors of spheres distributed over 6 sides of a cube. Instead of arranging the colors by side like in a Rubik’s Cube, your goal is to have one piece of every color represented on each side. It’s a problem that’s easier to describe than to solve. This hybrid puzzle blends the spatial challenge of a Rubik’s Cube with the logical test of a Sudoku puzzle. In the same way that a Sudoku puzzle requires you to place nine unique single-digit numbers on each line of a grid, Molecube requires you to line up one of each color on each side of a cube. # FEATURES - 3D realistic graphics makes you feel playing with real cube. - Swipe the cube with your finger to rotate the layer of cube. Swipe through the blank area to rotate the cube. - You can also tap the Undo button to undo the last action. - Tilt the phone horizontally or vertically to change the viewing angle of the Rubik's Cube. - Two 3D styles: spherical or square (you can change the style at any time during the game). - Zoom in/out the scene; change the scene brightness. - Two visual effect qualities can be selected: * high VFX for realistic 3D graphics while low VFX for power-savings. - Keyboard is provided as well. - Two sizes of molecube: 3x3x3 and 2x2x2 2x2x2 molecube is much easier for beginners. # MoleCube v.s. Rubik's Cube - What is the difference between a Molecube and a Rubik's Cube? Their goal configurations are different: the Molecube wants one ball of each color on each face, while the Rubik's cube wants each face to be all the same color. There are nine colors on the Molecube, but only six on the Rubik's cube. The Sudoku Cube is similar to the MoleCube in that the objective of the Sudoku Cube is to arrange it such that each face contains each number (1 to 9) exactly once. - Is MoleCube harder than a Rubik’s cube? Molecube isn’t meant to be harder or easier, just a different type of challenge. That being said, it does have significantly fewer possible permutations than a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube. It also has 80 possible solutions instead of the traditional 1. Suggestions or questions? Feel free to email: zhaoxiaojian@hotmail.com

Screenshots

Rubik's Cube Tutor4 screens
MoleCube 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MoleCube 3D at 3.7 against Rubik's Cube Tutor's 2.8. MoleCube 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Rubik's Cube Tutor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MoleCube 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MoleCube 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubik's Cube Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, MoleCube 3D every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rubik's Cube Tutor versus MoleCube 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubik's Cube TutorMoleCube 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB13 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAriastec Ltd小健 赵

Customer experience

Rubik's Cube Tutor

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

MoleCube 3D

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rubik's Cube Tutor

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access - Quarterly$2.993 Months
  • Unlimited Access - Annual$4.991 Year
None

MoleCube 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rubik's Cube Tutor free?
Rubik's Cube Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoleCube 3D free?
MoleCube 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rubik's Cube Tutor or MoleCube 3D?
MoleCube 3D is rated higher. Rubik's Cube Tutor averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MoleCube 3D averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Rubik's Cube Tutor or MoleCube 3D have ads?
Rubik's Cube Tutor shows ads; MoleCube 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Rubik's Cube Tutor or MoleCube 3D?
Rubik's Cube Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, and MoleCube 3D every 5 days. Most recently, Rubik's Cube Tutor was updated on July 8, 2026 and MoleCube 3D on September 6, 2026.

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