Comparison

3D Cube Solver vs Pixtangle

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

Head to head
About

3D Cube Solver

Features
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3D Cube Solver is a clean, hands-on take on the classic twisty cube puzzle. Rotate the cube in full 3D, turn any row or column with a simple swipe, and work your way back to six solid faces. Whether you are a beginner learning your first solve or an experienced cuber chasing a faster time, everything is built to stay out of your way: crisp colors, smooth rotations and no clutter. FEATURES - Real 3D cube you can spin to any angle - Intuitive controls: swipe to turn rows and columns, drag the background to orbit the view - Shuffle for a fresh scramble whenever you want - Unlimited undo and redo - Step-by-step assisted solver when you get stuck - Move counter and timer to track your progress - Several color themes - Works on phones and tablets, in landscape - Plays fully offline No account and no sign-up. Just pick up the cube and start twisting. Can you bring every face back to a single color? WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Free to play - no sign-up, no account needed • Unlimited undo • Hints when you get stuck • Statistics: games played, wins and best times • Light and dark themes • 33 languages

About

Pixtangle

This logic puzzle game challenges you to divide a grid into rectangles based on numbered clues. Solve puzzles to reveal pixel art and earn in-game currency. Enjoy a relaxing experience with offline play and daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Shikaku logic puzzles
  • Pixel art reveals
  • Daily challenges
  • Offline play
  • In-game currency
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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Pixtangle is a relaxing Shikaku logic puzzle where you slice a grid into rectangles. Every number tells you the exact size of its rectangle — fill the whole board to win, then watch it bloom into a pixel art. HOW TO PLAY SHIKAKU • Drag to draw a rectangle around a number • Each rectangle must contain exactly one number • The number equals the rectangle's area in cells • Fill the entire board to complete the level WHAT'S INSIDE • Endless classic levels across 6 difficulties — from quick warm-ups to expert brain-benders • A daily challenge on a uniquely shaped board, new every day — keep your streak alive for bigger rewards • A collection of 270+ pixel arts in 10 categories: solve their boards to color them in • Master's Path: 19 more arts earned by winning in Classic • Rarities from common to legendary — complete a whole category to unlock its legendary art • A deal of the day: one art costs fewer coins, chosen fresh every morning • Earn coins as you play and spend them on new arts and hints • Share any finished art with a single tap • Personal statistics: best times, accuracy, streak records and your daily activity map • Game Center: 35 achievements and leaderboards for the daily challenge, levels (all-time and weekly), arts and streaks MADE TO RELAX • Clean minimal design with dark and light themes • Gentle sound effects and haptics — switch them off any time • Optional daily reminders so you never miss a challenge • Works fully offline — play anywhere • No account, no sign-up, quick interactive tutorial Based on the classic Japanese logic puzzle also known as Shikaku or Rectangles. If you enjoy nonograms, sudoku or other grid puzzles, Pixtangle will feel right at home.

Screenshots

3D Cube Solver4 screens
Pixtangle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixtangle at every 3 days against 3D Cube Solver's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Cube Solver ships an update fortnightly, Pixtangle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
3D Cube Solver versus Pixtangle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Cube SolverPixtangle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien BeckerAliaksei Pranko

In-app purchases

None

3D Cube Solver

No in-app purchases

None

Pixtangle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Cube Solver free?
3D Cube Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixtangle free?
Pixtangle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Cube Solver or Pixtangle have ads?
Both 3D Cube Solver and Pixtangle show ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Cube Solver or Pixtangle?
3D Cube Solver ships an update fortnightly, and Pixtangle every 3 days. Most recently, 3D Cube Solver was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pixtangle on October 12, 2026.

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