# Paperbound vs Cube Solver

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paperbound at 100% against Cube Solver's 60%. Paperbound also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). Cube Solver's advantage is ratings volume (569 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Solver sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Paperbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paperbound holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 569 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Paperbound's written reviews are positive against 60% of Cube Solver's.

Paperbound ships an update every 4 days, Cube Solver every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperbound | Cube Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperbound/id6741780742/reviews)** | [4.6 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-2x2-and-3x3/id6744529044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **569** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arman Akhmetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720334513) | [VLADISLAVS TARASOVS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724468159) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperbound/id6741780742)

Navigate challenging puzzles by transforming into different paper shapes, each with unique movement abilities. Collect all stars in each level by mastering the distinct skills of Crane, Frog, Plane, and Boat forms.

**Highlights:** Shape transformation, Unique movement abilities, Challenging puzzles, Star collection, Multiple paper forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cube Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-2x2-and-3x3/id6744529044)

This app provides fast and efficient solutions for 2x2 and 3x3 Rubik's Cubes. Input your cube's colors and receive an optimal solution in under 20 moves, ideal for both beginners and experts.

**Highlights:** Fast cube solutions under 20 moves, Simple sticker input interface, Optimized algorithms for minimal moves, Beginner and advanced solver friendly, Time-saving cube solving, Solves 2x2 and 3x3 cubes

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $17.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperbound free?

Paperbound 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, Paperbound or Cube Solver?

Paperbound is rated higher. Paperbound averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cube Solver averages 4.6 from 569 ratings.

### Do Paperbound or Cube Solver have ads?

Cube Solver shows ads; Paperbound does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paperbound or Cube Solver?

Paperbound ships an update every 4 days, and Cube Solver every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paperbound was updated on October 11, 2026 and Cube Solver on October 21, 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.*