Comparison

SpeedCube AR vs Kubo

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

Head to head
About

SpeedCube AR

Features
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Scan Your Rubik's Cube & Solve in Seconds! Experience the world's most advanced AR cube solver. Whether you're a beginner or mastering an advanced method, SpeedCube AR provides instant step-by-step instructions to solve any 3x3 cube. Master the cube today! KEY FEATURES: AUGMENTED REALITY SCANNER: Simply point your camera and the app identifies every sticker color instantly. SOLVE ANY SCRAMBLED CUBE: Get an instant solution with the Layer-by-Layer, CFOP, Roux, ZZ, Petrus, Heise, or ultra-efficient Kociemba method. Follow along step-by-step. Compare methods. SOLUTION WALK-THROUGHS: Single-step through a solution and receive detailed explanations of every move. STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIALS: Start with the beginner Layer-by-Layer method and work your way up through CFOP and the more advanced methods. ALGORITHM LIBRARY: Memorize algorithms including F2L OLL, PLL, Winter Variations, and Commutators. 3D INTERACTIVE VIEW: Scramble and practice on our stunning, physics-based 3D cube. Perfect for learning new algorithms on the go. PRO FEATURES: Physical cube scanning, detailed solution analysis, algorithm library, and an instantaneous fully randomized cube. Want to solve a cube? Download SpeedCube AR today!

About

Kubo

Scan physical twisty puzzles with your camera to get instant 3D solutions. Supports cubes from 2x2 to 7x7, Pyraminx, and more. Offers interactive practice and helps fix impossible cube states.

Highlights
  • 3D camera scanning for cube colors
  • Step-by-step 3D solution playback
  • Supports cubes 2x2 to 7x7
  • Pyraminx solving
  • Diagnoses and fixes impossible cube states
  • Interactive digital workbench for multiple puzzles
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Scan a Rubik's cube with your camera and follow a clear 3D solution, step by step. Tap to fix any color. Kubo solves standard cubes from 2x2 to 7x7 and Pyraminx, and keeps seven twisty puzzles in one workbench. SCAN STANDARD CUBES Point your camera at each face and Kubo detects the sticker colors on device. Review every captured face and fix a color instantly before solving. No camera available? Enter the colors manually with guided face-by-face input. SOLVE IN 3D, STEP BY STEP Kubo calculates a solution for supported standard cubes and plays every turn on a responsive 3D model. Play, pause, move forward or backward one step, seek through the sequence, and adjust playback speed. Standard notation stays visible so you always know the next move. SCAN AND SOLVE PYRAMINX Capture or enter the four Pyraminx faces, review the detected colors, and generate a verified move sequence. Follow the solution one move at a time on the same interactive 3D workbench. SEVEN PUZZLES, ONE WORKBENCH Explore seven twisty puzzle families: - Standard Cube - Pyraminx - Megaminx - Skewb - Dino Cube - Mirror Cube - Tower Standard cubes and Pyraminx include solving features. The other puzzle families provide an interactive digital workbench for turning, scrambling, resetting, and practice. FROM 2x2 TO 7x7 Work with pocket 2x2, classic 3x3, and larger 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7 cubes. Rotate the whole puzzle, inspect it from every angle, and keep each size's state and move history separate. FIX AN IMPOSSIBLE CUBE If a physical cube was reassembled incorrectly, Kubo can diagnose invalid states such as flipped edges, twisted corners, swapped pieces, invalid color schemes, and incorrect sticker counts. The 3D assembly guide helps you identify the affected pieces and understand the correction. BUILT FOR PRACTICE - Clean, modern iPhone interface - Interactive 3D puzzles with fluid turns - Camera scanning with manual correction - Step-by-step playback and adjustable speed - Scramble, reset, skins, and camera controls - No account required Download Kubo and keep your favorite twisty puzzles in one focused 3D workbench. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Premium Access: Unlock Pro content, including but not limited to the features described above. Plans: Weekly, monthly, and annual auto-renewing subscriptions are available. Prices are shown in the app at purchase. Auto-Renewal: Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Management: Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://cube.windowtack.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://cube.windowtack.com/terms/

Screenshots

SpeedCube AR4 screens
Kubo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpeedCube AR at none against Kubo's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. SpeedCube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kubo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeedCube AR ships an update every 8 days, Kubo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SpeedCube AR versus Kubo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedCube ARKubo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Geilich梦婷 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpeedCube AR

One-time1
  • SpeedCube AR Pro$4.99
4 purchases

Kubo

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Weekly Offer$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SpeedCube AR free?
SpeedCube AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kubo free?
Kubo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpeedCube AR or Kubo have ads?
Kubo shows ads; SpeedCube AR does not.
Which is updated more often, SpeedCube AR or Kubo?
SpeedCube AR ships an update every 8 days, and Kubo every 2 weeks. Most recently, SpeedCube AR was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kubo on November 5, 2026.

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