# Magic Fifteen vs Cube Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Fifteen at 100% against Cube Master's 49%. Magic Fifteen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Cube Master's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 60 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Fifteen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Master holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Master has 436 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Magic Fifteen's written reviews are positive against 49% of Cube Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Magic Fifteen ships an update every 60 months, Cube Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Fifteen | Cube Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fifteen/id674154228/reviews) | **[4.4 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **436** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Klemenz](https://appshunter.io/developer/365360534) | [Vu Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649266013) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Fifteen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fifteen/id674154228)

A challenging sliding tile puzzle game with 17 tiles in a 5x5 grid. Solve the front side by arranging Roman numerals or the back side by creating a magic square. Compete for the best times.

**Highlights:** Two-sided sliding tile puzzle, Roman and Arabic numeral modes, Magic square objective, Realistic 3D graphics, Sophisticated control mechanism, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation of | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation of | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation of | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation of | $5.99 | one-time |


### Cube Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204)

Explore a vast collection of 3D Rubik's Cube simulators, from classic sizes to unique puzzle variations. Train your brain with intuitive controls and a free camera view. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and those curious about cube challenges.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle simulators, Variety of Rubik's Cube types, Smooth and easy controls, Free camera rotation, Zoom functionality, Automated solving timer, Leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wide variety of twisty puzzles
- 👍 Good for Rubik's cube enthusiasts
- 👍 App is fun and engaging
- 👍 Offers unique cube types (mirror/bump)
- 👍 Good history/info on cubes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Camera is very slow
- 👎 No solver functionality
- 👎 Cube can be hard to turn/spin
- 👎 Membership for a cube game is disliked

**Reported bugs**

- Clock buttons not pressable
- Square-1 not registering as solved
- Ads reset solve progress
- Ads remain in paid version

**Requested features**

- Add more twisty puzzles (barrels, windmill, Polaris, ivy, etc.)
- Allow users to create their own twisty puzzles
- Make it a twisty puzzle simulator like on computer
- Add AI solving or instructions to teach solving
- Add V-Cube 33x33, 50x50, 100x100


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Fifteen free?

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

### Is Cube Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Fifteen or Cube Master?

Cube Master is rated higher. Magic Fifteen averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cube Master averages 4.4 from 436 ratings.

### Do Magic Fifteen or Cube Master have ads?

Cube Master shows ads; Magic Fifteen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Fifteen or Cube Master?

Magic Fifteen ships an update every 60 months, and Cube Master every 5 days. Most recently, Magic Fifteen was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cube Master on October 27, 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.*