Comparison

Cube 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

Cube

Learn to solve over 50 different types of twisty puzzles with detailed step-by-step tutorials and algorithm references. Track your progress and access all content offline, with all future updates included in a single purchase.

Highlights
  • Master over 50 different cubes
  • Detailed step-by-step tutorials
  • Algorithm and notation cheat sheets
  • Offline access to tutorials
  • Progress tracking notes
  • Mark favorite tutorials
  • Mark cubes as solved/unsolved
Features
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• Master over 50 cubes — from the classic 3×3, Pyraminx, and Ghost Cubes to advanced puzzles like the 10×10 Mastermorphix and Master Mixup 1. More cubes coming soon! • Designed for cubers of all ages and skill levels. Enjoy detailed step‑by‑step tutorials that walk you through the entire solve process. • Carefully tailored to make learning how to solve new cubes easy. Organized by category, each cube tutorial includes companion cheat sheets for algorithms and cube notations as ready references. • On the go without WiFi connection? No problem! All cube tutorials are accessible offline (note: data connection required to access websites or stream video content). • Easily make and delete quick cubing notes to track your progress. • Mark your favorite cube tutorials for faster reference. • Quickly mark cubes as solved or unsolved as a visual reminder. • Your one‑time purchase unlocks ALL future cube tutorial content at no additional cost - no in‑app paywalls or annoying ads. Discover the thrill of cube solving: Cube‑O‑Pedia is your trusted guide!

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

Cube4 screens
MoleCube 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MoleCube 3D at Free against Cube's $2.99. MoleCube 3D also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Cube's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

MoleCube 3D is free to download; Cube costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube ships an update every 2 months, MoleCube 3D every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cube versus MoleCube 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeMoleCube 3D
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size639 MB13 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperCorey McCollum小健 赵

Customer experience

Cube

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MoleCube 3D

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

In-app purchases

None

Cube

No in-app purchases

None

MoleCube 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube free?
Cube costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoleCube 3D free?
MoleCube 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube or MoleCube 3D?
Cube is rated higher. Cube averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MoleCube 3D averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Cube or MoleCube 3D have ads?
Neither Cube nor MoleCube 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube or MoleCube 3D?
Cube ships an update every 2 months, and MoleCube 3D every 5 days. Most recently, Cube was updated on September 21, 2026 and MoleCube 3D on September 6, 2026.

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