Comparison

Cube Solver vs Magic Cube Variants

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

Head to head
About

Cube Solver

This app helps you solve various cube puzzles using your phone's camera for color recognition. It offers multiple solving methods, a timer for practice, and a wide selection of puzzle types and customization options.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

Magic Cube Variants

Explore a vast collection of 72 unique 3D twisty puzzles, from classic cubes to complex shapes. Practice solving, learn new techniques with tutorials, or scan your physical puzzle for step-by-step solutions. Compete on global leaderboards and train your brain.

Highlights
  • 72 unique 3D twisty puzzles
  • Practice and speed solving modes
  • Step-by-step visual tutorials
  • Scan physical puzzles for solutions
  • Offline play
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Dive into the ultimate collection of twisty puzzles! Whether you are a beginner learning the algorithms or a speed cuber looking to break personal records, this app has a challenge for you. All 72 puzzles are free to play, with nothing to unlock. Practice solving, learn through tutorials, or scan your real puzzle and let the app work out the solution. Experience 72 unique 3D magic cubes, including: * Classic cubes from 2x2 up to a massive 7x7 * Megaminx, Pyraminx, and Square-1 * Complex cuboids, skewbs, and conjoined cubes Four modes: * Play Mode: Test your speed solving skills against the timer and climb the Global Leaderboard. * Puzzle Mode: Start with easy 2-move scrambles and progress to mind-bending complexities as you solve. * Learn Mode: Master new twisty puzzles with step-by-step visual tutorials and solving techniques. The basics are free; some advanced tutorials are available as optional in-app purchases. * Scan Mode: Point your camera at your physical puzzle. The app recognizes the stickers and shows you how to solve it move by move, with animated arrows on the cube. Everything is processed on your device, so no photos are uploaded. Works offline: play, learn and scan without an internet connection. Only the Global Leaderboard needs you to be online. Train your brain, improve your logic, and become a magic cube master!

Screenshots

Cube Solver4 screens
Magic Cube Variants4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Cube Variants at 100% against Cube Solver's 50%. Magic Cube Variants also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Cube Solver's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Magic Cube Variants sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. 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. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Cube Solver's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Cube Variants's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Solver ships an update every 2 months, Magic Cube Variants every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cube Solver versus Magic Cube Variants: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SolverMagic Cube Variants
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB195 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.Tobias Glimmerfors

Customer experience

Cube Solver

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

Magic Cube Variants

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cube Solver

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time9
  • Halloween$0.99
  • NBA$0.99
  • Sports Icons$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Rock Legends$0.99
  • Zodiac$0.99
  • Landmarks$0.99
  • Christmas$0.99
  • Spring Festival$0.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
6 purchases

Magic Cube Variants

One-time6
  • 3x3x3 Tutorial$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Support the developer$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Megaminx Tutorial$0.99
  • Support the developer$4.99
  • Support the developer$9.99

Questions

Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Cube Variants free?
Magic Cube Variants is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Solver or Magic Cube Variants?
Cube Solver is rated higher. Cube Solver averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Magic Cube Variants averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Cube Solver or Magic Cube Variants have ads?
Magic Cube Variants shows ads; Cube Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube Solver or Magic Cube Variants?
Cube Solver ships an update every 2 months, and Magic Cube Variants every 10 days. Most recently, Cube Solver was updated on November 12, 2026 and Magic Cube Variants on November 12, 2026.

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