Cube Solver vs Cubist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube Solver
This app helps you solve various types of cubes using your camera or manual input. It provides step-by-step instructions to solve any cube in as few as 18 moves, suitable for all skill levels.
- Camera-based solving
- Manual input solver
- Step-by-step instructions
- Solves any cube type
- 18-move solutions
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Empower your Cube journey! Our app offers a step-by-step solver, using both camera and manual input methods. Whether you call it a cube, magic-cube, robix cube, you can solve it in minutes with 18 Moves! We can handle all cubes! Effortlessly follow along for a satisfying solve every time. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cuber, conquer the cube with ease! Terms of Uses (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/rubik-cube-solver-tos/home
Cubist
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Cubist is a free Rubik's Cube solver and tutor that fits in your pocket. Stuck on a scramble? Paint your cube's colors onto the 2D unfolded net (or snap a photo with the camera) and Cubist gives you a step-by-step solution in seconds. Watch the 3D cube rotate move by move, or step through it yourself at your own pace. WHAT'S INSIDE • 3×3 solver — Kociemba two-phase, solutions in ≤22 moves • 2×2 solver — full state, every scramble solved • Live 3D cube viewer — rotate, zoom, watch each turn animate • Camera scanning — point at each face, Cubist reads the colors • Color painter — tap stickers on a 2D net if you'd rather enter manually • Beginner tutorial — learn the layer-by-layer method for 3×3 (cross, F2L, OLL, PLL) and Ortega for 2×2 • Practice mode — try a tutorial case yourself, the app validates when you've solved it • Two solver modes — "Fast" (shortest solution) and "Beginner" (grouped into Cross → First layer → Middle → Last layer with phase labels) • Multi-language — English and 简体中文 • Works offline — install once, use anywhere NO TRACKING Cubist does not collect personal data and shows no analytics on device. Cube scans stay on your phone; nothing is uploaded.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cubist at none against Cube Solver's 6. Cube Solver's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Cube Solver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cubist asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cube Solver | Cubist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toan Nguyen | Chi Zhang |
In-app purchases
Cube Solver
- Monthly VIP with Free Trial$0.991 Month
- VIP: Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- VIP: Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
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- VIP: Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
- VIP: Annually Subscription$4.991 Year
- VIP Lifetime$19.99
Cubist
No in-app purchases









