# Cube Solver vs Cubix AR

The clearest difference is rating: Cubix AR at 5.0 against Cube Solver's 4.1. Cubix AR also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Cube Solver's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Solver sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cubix AR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cubix AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cube Solver ships an update every 2 months, Cubix AR every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver | Cubix AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-50-plus-puzzles/id6744553308/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubix-ar-cube-puzzle-solver/id6749282511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) | [健 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829705548) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-50-plus-puzzles/id6744553308)

This app uses your device's camera to scan and recognize cube colors, then provides step-by-step solutions for various puzzles. It offers multiple solving methods, a timer for tracking progress, and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** AI 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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Cubix AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubix-ar-cube-puzzle-solver/id6749282511)

This augmented reality app uses your device's camera to guide you through solving a 3x3 Rubik's Cube. It overlays virtual arrows onto the physical cube, making complex steps easy to follow for beginners and those who accidentally scramble their cube.

**Highlights:** AR real-time guiding arrows, Offline functionality, Camera input for scanning cube, Supports different cube sizes (3x3), Switchable front/rear cameras, Simple user interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Solver free?

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

### Is Cubix AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cube Solver or Cubix AR?

Cubix AR is rated higher. Cube Solver averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Cubix AR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cube Solver or Cubix AR have ads?

Neither Cube Solver nor Cubix AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Solver or Cubix AR?

Cube Solver ships an update every 2 months, and Cubix AR every 5 days. Most recently, Cube Solver was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cubix AR on October 6, 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.*