# Ark Assistant vs CubeLens

The clearest difference is price: Ark Assistant at Free against CubeLens's $9.99. Ark Assistant also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). CubeLens's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Ark Assistant is free to download; CubeLens costs $9.99 up front. CubeLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ark Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ark Assistant ships an update every 2 months, CubeLens every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ark Assistant | CubeLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heriberto Roque Flores Bray](https://appshunter.io/developer/960891482) | [Karl Groethe](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785324277) |

## What reviewers say

### Ark Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-assistant/id6642717538)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CubeLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubelens-scan-learn-solve/id6792565893)

This app uses your phone's camera to scan a physical cube and provides guided, step-by-step solutions. It offers multiple solving methods and detailed visual and audio instructions to help you learn how to solve it yourself.

**Highlights:** Camera scanning of physical cubes, Guided, narrated step-by-step solutions, Multiple solving methods (Beginner, Quick Solve, CFOP), 3D cube visualization for moves, Manual color entry option, Legality checking for unsolvable states

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CubeLens Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ark Assistant free?

Ark Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CubeLens free?

CubeLens costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Ark Assistant or CubeLens have ads?

Neither Ark Assistant nor CubeLens shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ark Assistant or CubeLens?

Ark Assistant ships an update every 2 months, and CubeLens every 4 weeks. Most recently, Ark Assistant was updated on October 11, 2026 and CubeLens on October 16, 2026.

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