# Magic Cube Solver & Timer vs CubeLab

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Cube Solver & Timer at 2.6 against CubeLab's 1.0. Magic Cube Solver & Timer also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). CubeLab's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Cube Solver & Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 2 months and CubeLab sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Cube Solver & Timer holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Cube Solver & Timer has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Magic Cube Solver & Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of CubeLab's.

Magic Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 6 days, CubeLab every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cube Solver & Timer | CubeLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-solver-and-timer/id6740144260/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubelab-scan-solve-and-timer/id6770892796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [铸前 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788156805) | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Cube Solver & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-solver-and-timer/id6740144260)

Master cube puzzles with this app, offering virtual gameplay, smart camera scanning, and solutions for 2x2 to 5x5 cubes. Learn patterns and solve in seconds.

**Highlights:** Virtual cube gameplay, Smart camera color detection, Fast solving for 2x2 to 5x5 cubes, Over 160 patterns and variations, Intuitive gesture controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TwoMonth Sub | $1.99 | per 2 months |
| ThreeMonth Sub | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| Week Sub | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| SixMonth Sub | $3.49 | per 6 months |
| Month Sub | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Sub | $13.99 | per year |
| lifetime use | $17.99 | one-time |


### CubeLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubelab-scan-solve-and-timer/id6770892796)

This app helps you solve Rubik's Cubes using your phone's camera or manual input. It provides step-by-step 3D instructions, a virtual cube for practice, and guides for creating patterns.

**Highlights:** Camera cube scanning, Manual color input, Step-by-step 3D solutions, Virtual cube practice, Built-in timer, Pattern guides

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cube Solver Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Cube Lab Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Cube Solver & Timer free?

Magic Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CubeLab free?

CubeLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Cube Solver & Timer or CubeLab?

Magic Cube Solver & Timer is rated higher. Magic Cube Solver & Timer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while CubeLab averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Magic Cube Solver & Timer or CubeLab have ads?

Magic Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; CubeLab does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Cube Solver & Timer or CubeLab?

Magic Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 6 days, and CubeLab every 11 days. Most recently, Magic Cube Solver & Timer was updated on August 12, 2026 and CubeLab on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*