# Cube Solver vs Arrow Tap

The clearest difference is rating: Arrow Tap at 5.0 against Cube Solver's 4.4. Arrow Tap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Cube Solver's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Solver sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Arrow Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arrow Tap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Cube Solver's written reviews are positive against 22% of Arrow Tap's.

Cube Solver ships an update every 10 days, Arrow Tap fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver | Arrow Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-3d-cube-timer/id6747109536/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-tapblock-puzzle/id6752369563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **22.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 162 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yiken Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763774410) | [允翔 昌](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838356192) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-3d-cube-timer/id6747109536)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Effortlessly solve any scrambled Rubik's Cube using your phone's camera.  This app employs advanced AI to scan your cube and provide detailed, step-by-step solutions through text or 3D animations. Track your progress and improve your solving speed with this user-friendly tool.

**Highlights:** Camera cube scanning, AI-powered color detection, Step-by-step text solutions, 3D animation guidance, Real-time feedback, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Member | $99.99 | one-time |


### Arrow Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-tapblock-puzzle/id6752369563)

Slide blocks in the direction of their arrows to clear them from the grid. This game offers simple yet addictive gameplay with brain-teasing puzzles. Enjoy a clean, minimalist design with satisfying block-sliding action.

**Highlights:** Slide blocks based on arrow direction, Clear all blocks from the grid, Strategic puzzle-solving, Addictive gameplay, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Solver free?

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

### Is Arrow Tap free?

Arrow Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Solver or Arrow Tap?

Arrow Tap is rated higher. Cube Solver averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Arrow Tap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cube Solver or Arrow Tap have ads?

Both Cube Solver and Arrow Tap show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Solver or Arrow Tap?

Cube Solver ships an update every 10 days, and Arrow Tap fortnightly. Most recently, Cube Solver was updated on September 24, 2026 and Arrow Tap on September 24, 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.*