Comparison

Cube Solver vs Cubist

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Camera-based solving
  • Manual input solver
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Solves any cube type
  • 18-move solutions
Features
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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

About

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.

Screenshots

Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cube Solver versus Cubist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SolverCubist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToan NguyenChi Zhang

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cube Solver

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time1
  • VIP Lifetime$19.99
None

Cubist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubist free?
Cubist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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