Comparison

Rubik Solver vs FreeCubeSolver

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

Head to head
About

Rubik Solver

This app provides step-by-step solutions for solving 3x3 Rubik's cubes. It offers both 2D and 3D visualizations of the cube and allows for manual input or automatic solving.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • 3D cube visualization
  • 2D cube visualization
  • Manual cube input
  • Automatic solving algorithms
Features
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Solve 3x3 Rubik's cubes with step-by-step solutions. Features 2D and 3D cube visualization, manual cube input, and automatic solving algorithms.

About

FreeCubeSolver

Features
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Solve your 3x3 or 2x2 cube in minutes, without paying, without ads and without an internet connection. SCAN YOUR CUBE Photograph each face with the camera or pick photos from your library. FreeCubeSolver reads the colors, checks that the cube is valid and shows which stickers to fix if something was misread. You can also enter the colors by hand. FOLLOW THE SOLUTION The 3x3 is solved in 20 moves or fewer, the 2x2 in the shortest possible number of moves. Each move is animated on a 3D cube with clear notation and a description. Step forward, step back, or let it play at your own speed. LEARN TO SOLVE IT YOURSELF Learn mode teaches the beginner method step by step, with an animated 3D demo of every algorithm. PRACTICE Generate a random scramble, apply it to your cube and solve it, or let the app solve it for you. SPEEDCUBING TIMER Time your solves with a 15-second WCA-style inspection, touch-and-hold start, and +2 and DNF penalties. See your best time and your averages of 5 and 12, with separate sessions for the 3x3 and 2x2. Your times stay on your device. CUBE BASICS A short introduction to the colors, pieces, layers and move notation. FREE AND PRIVATE - No ads, no subscription, no limits: nothing to buy or unlock - Optional tips to support the developer, which unlock nothing - No account and no tracking: no data is collected - Works completely offline - Available in 45 languages FreeCubeSolver works with standard cubes in the classic color scheme: white opposite yellow, green opposite blue, red opposite orange.

Screenshots

Rubik Solver4 screens
FreeCubeSolver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rubik Solver at none against FreeCubeSolver's 3. Rubik Solver also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). FreeCubeSolver's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. FreeCubeSolver sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Rubik Solver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubik Solver ships an update every 3 months, FreeCubeSolver weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Rubik Solver versus FreeCubeSolver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubik SolverFreeCubeSolver
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1576136 B.C. Ltd.Pim van Dijk

In-app purchases

None

Rubik Solver

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FreeCubeSolver

One-time3
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Medium tip$3.99
  • Large tip$8.99

Questions

Is Rubik Solver free?
Rubik Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FreeCubeSolver free?
FreeCubeSolver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rubik Solver or FreeCubeSolver have ads?
Neither Rubik Solver nor FreeCubeSolver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubik Solver or FreeCubeSolver?
Rubik Solver ships an update every 3 months, and FreeCubeSolver weekly. Most recently, Rubik Solver was updated on October 5, 2026 and FreeCubeSolver on October 24, 2026.

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