Comparison

Magic Cube Variants vs Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2

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

Head to head
About

Magic Cube Variants

Explore a vast collection of 72 unique magic cube puzzles, from classic shapes to complex variants. Improve your solving speed and learn new techniques with interactive tutorials. Track your progress and aim to beat your personal bests.

Highlights
  • 72 unique magic cube puzzles
  • Megaminx, Pyraminx, Square 1, and more
  • Speed solving practice
  • Personal record tracking
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Cuboid and conjoined cube variants
Features
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This app provides you with 72 magic cube puzzles of different types, including the megaminx, pyraminx, square 1, cuboid-shaped puzzles, skewbs, conjoined cubes, and more! Practice to improve your speed, break your personal records, or learn new solving techniques through step-by-step tutorials.

About

Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2

Learn to solve 2x2 and 3x3 magic cubes with animated 3D guides. Scan your cube with the camera or input colors manually to get step-by-step solutions. Perfect for beginners and experienced solvers.

Highlights
  • Supports 2x2 and 3x3 cubes
  • Camera-based cube scanning
  • Manual color input
  • Interactive 3D solution playback
  • Step-by-step animated moves
  • Clean and easy interface
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Solve 2×2 and 3×3 magic cubes quickly with a clear, step-by-step guide. Just scan your cube with the camera or enter the colors manually, then follow an animated 3D solution. Built for beginners and experienced solvers alike. Features: • Supports 2×2 and 3×3 magic cubes • Camera-based cube scanning for fast setup • Manual color input • Interactive 3D solution playback • Step-by-step moves you can follow at your own pace • Clean, fast, and easy-to-use interface How it works: • Choose your cube size • Scan your Rubik’s Cube with the camera or enter colors manually • Get a clear solution with animated steps Perfect for learning, practicing, or checking a solution anytime. Premium • Unlock unlimited daily solutions. • Support ongoing development and future improvements. Disclaimer This app is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Rubik’s Brand Ltd. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Magic Cube Variants4 screens
Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 at 4.8 against Magic Cube Variants's 3.0. Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (293 vs 2). Magic Cube Variants's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Magic Cube Variants sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 has 293 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Cube Variants ships an update weekly, Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magic Cube Variants versus Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Cube VariantsCube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (293 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2293 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTobias GlimmerforsVLADISLAVS TARASOVS

Customer experience

Magic Cube Variants

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2

All ratings293 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Magic Cube Variants

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

Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Weekly Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly Access3 Days trial$14.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Premium Yearly Access$14.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Access$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Premium Lifetime Access$4.99
  • Premium Lifetime Access$9.99
  • Premium Lifetime Access$19.99
Show 1 more
  • Premium Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Magic Cube Variants free?
Magic Cube Variants is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 free?
Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Cube Variants or Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2?
Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 is rated higher. Magic Cube Variants averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 averages 4.8 from 293 ratings.
Do Magic Cube Variants or Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 have ads?
Magic Cube Variants shows ads; Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Cube Variants or Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2?
Magic Cube Variants ships an update weekly, and Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Cube Variants was updated on September 2, 2026 and Cube Solver for Rubiks 3x3 2x2 on September 27, 2026.

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