Cube Solver vs Cubist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube Solver
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.
- 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
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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/
Cubist
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Cubist is a free Rubik's Cube solver and tutor that fits in your pocket. Stuck on a scramble? Paint your cube's colors onto the 2D unfolded net (or snap a photo with the camera) and Cubist gives you a step-by-step solution in seconds. Watch the 3D cube rotate move by move, or step through it yourself at your own pace. WHAT'S INSIDE • 3×3 solver — Kociemba two-phase, solutions in ≤22 moves • 2×2 solver — full state, every scramble solved • Live 3D cube viewer — rotate, zoom, watch each turn animate • Camera scanning — point at each face, Cubist reads the colors • Color painter — tap stickers on a 2D net if you'd rather enter manually • Beginner tutorial — learn the layer-by-layer method for 3×3 (cross, F2L, OLL, PLL) and Ortega for 2×2 • Practice mode — try a tutorial case yourself, the app validates when you've solved it • Two solver modes — "Fast" (shortest solution) and "Beginner" (grouped into Cross → First layer → Middle → Last layer with phase labels) • Multi-language — English and 简体中文 • Works offline — install once, use anywhere NO TRACKING Cubist does not collect personal data and shows no analytics on device. Cube scans stay on your phone; nothing is uploaded.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cubist at none against Cube Solver's 3. Cube Solver's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Cube Solver sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cubist asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cube Solver | Cubist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZeroPlay Ltd. | Chi Zhang |
In-app purchases
Cube Solver
- Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99
Cubist
No in-app purchases





