Comparison

Cubix AR vs Cube Solver

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

Head to head
About

Cubix AR

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
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Can't understand tutorials? Have a weak spatial sense? Prone to making mistakes? Stuck for a long time without a clear idea? Struggling to fix a scrambled cube? Download Cubix AR! This is a Rubik's Cube solver powered by AR technology. It can help you solve a cube within 3 minutes. Perfect for beginners learning and those who mess up the cube accidentally. Cubix AR adds virtual arrows directly to the Rubik's Cube in your hand, greatly reducing the spatial entry barrier. Cubers avoid imagining abstract steps, letting even beginners catch on fast. AR tracks your movements in real time—turn the cube, and the virtual guides sync instantly, like a "one-on-one coach" guiding you step by step. How to use? 1. Place the cube in front of the camera 2. Scan the cube's 6 faces 3. Follow the AR guiding arrow step by step 4. Cube fix Why Choose Cubix AR? - AR real-time guiding. - No Internet required. No account required. - Camera input, say goodbye to manual cube color fill. - Simple and handy user interface. - Switchable front or rear cameras. - Support different cube sizes. - 3-day free trial. Cancel it anytime! Note: 1. Only supports 3x3 Rubik's Cubes. 2. Use in a well-lit area. About Subscription: Subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel the subscription at any time through your account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cubixar.blogspot.com/p/policy.html

About

Cube Solver

Instantly solve any size cube, from 2x2 to 7x7, by entering the scramble manually or scanning it with your camera. Watch animated 3D solutions play out step-by-step at your preferred speed. Learn solving methods and practice algorithms.

Highlights
  • Instant 2x2 and 3x3 solving
  • Big-cube solving (4x4-7x7) via premium
  • Camera scan for cube recognition
  • Animated 3D solution playback
  • Guided beginner solving method
  • CFOP reference for speedcubers
  • Algorithm training and pattern gallery
Features
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Point your camera at any cube from 2x2 to 7x7 and watch a step-by-step, animated 3D solution play out at your own pace — or enter the scramble by hand. Then learn how to solve it yourself. No ads. No account. Nothing to sign up for. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Camera scan — point at your cube and go, any size (3 free scans to try it out) • Instant solver — 2x2 and 3x3 solved right on your device • Big-cube solving — 4x4, 5x5, 6x6 and 7x7 solutions in seconds (Premium) • Animated 3D playback — step forward and back, adjust the speed • Learn to solve — a guided beginner method, explained step by step • CFOP reference — F2L, OLL & PLL for speedcubers • Algorithm training — drill the cases until they're muscle memory • Big-cube parity — the 4x4–7x7 parity cases, explained and animated • Pattern gallery — 80+ patterns from checkerboards to nested cubes, a heart, a smiley and more, with animated guides for every size • Speedcubing timer — scrambles and your ao5/ao12 averages 2x2 and 3x3 solving runs entirely on your device. Big-cube solutions come from our solver service, so even a scrambled 7x7 comes back in seconds. PREMIUM A one-time purchase unlocks big-cube solving (4x4–7x7), unlimited camera scans, the full CFOP reference, algorithm training, and the complete pattern gallery. Buy once — yours forever.

Screenshots

Cubix AR2 screens
Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cubix AR at 5.0 against Cube Solver's 4.2. Cube Solver's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cubix AR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Cube Solver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cubix AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubix AR ships an update every 5 days, Cube Solver weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cubix AR versus Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubix ARCube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer健 刘Braden Brown

Customer experience

Cubix AR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cube Solver

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cubix AR

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Cube Solver

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Cubix AR free?
Cubix AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cubix AR or Cube Solver?
Cubix AR is rated higher. Cubix AR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cube Solver averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.
Do Cubix AR or Cube Solver have ads?
Neither Cubix AR nor Cube Solver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubix AR or Cube Solver?
Cubix AR ships an update every 5 days, and Cube Solver weekly. Most recently, Cubix AR was updated on June 10, 2026 and Cube Solver on September 20, 2026.

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