Comparison

Cube Solver vs Cubist

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

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.

Screenshots

Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cube Solver versus Cubist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SolverCubist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.Chi Zhang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cube Solver

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
None

Cubist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubist free?
Cubist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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