Comparison

MoleCube 3D vs Cube Solver

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

Head to head
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

About

Cube Solver

This app uses your device's camera to scan and recognize cube colors, then provides step-by-step solutions for various puzzles. It offers multiple solving methods, a timer for tracking progress, and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • AI camera color recognition
  • Solves 2x2 to 6x6 cubes
  • Supports 12+ puzzle types
  • Multiple solving algorithms (LBL, CFOP, 2-Phase)
  • WCA standard timer and training
  • 30+ themes and backgrounds
Features
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Cube Solver — Unlock all cube solving features Scan & Recognize Scan your cube with camera, auto-detect colors Solves Many Puzzles 2×2 to 6×6 cubes · Pyraminx · Skewb Play Even More Megaminx · Square-1 · Mirror · Cuboid · Skewb Diamond · Pyraminx Crystal · Kilominx · Rediblock · Ivy Three Solving Methods LBL for beginners, CFOP for speed, 2-Phase for the optimal solution Timer & Training WCA standard scrambles, track your progress Themes & Styles 30+ themes and gradient backgrounds • Solves 2×2 to 6×6 cubes, Pyraminx, and Skewb • Play 12+ puzzle types in interactive 3D • Three algorithms: LBL, CFOP, 2-Phase • Camera scan auto-recognition • WCA standard timer & training • 30+ themes & gradient backgrounds Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MoleCube 3D4 screens
Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoleCube 3D at none against Cube Solver's 3. MoleCube 3D also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Cube Solver's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, ads, 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. Cube Solver sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MoleCube 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoleCube 3D ships an update every 5 days, Cube Solver every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MoleCube 3D versus Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoleCube 3DCube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.1 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings315 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB73 MB
Age rating+44+
Developer小健 赵ZeroPlay Ltd.

Customer experience

MoleCube 3D

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

Cube Solver

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MoleCube 3D

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cube Solver

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is MoleCube 3D free?
MoleCube 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MoleCube 3D or Cube Solver?
Cube Solver is rated higher. MoleCube 3D averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Cube Solver averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.
Do MoleCube 3D or Cube Solver have ads?
Neither MoleCube 3D nor Cube Solver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoleCube 3D or Cube Solver?
MoleCube 3D ships an update every 5 days, and Cube Solver every 2 months. Most recently, MoleCube 3D was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cube Solver on October 28, 2026.

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