Comparison

Smart Cubes vs Pattern Trainer

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

Head to head
About

Smart Cubes

Features
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Stop moving furniture and start moving cube faces. Smart Cubes is a satisfying puzzle experience designed for people who enjoy being mildly frustrated right before feeling like a total genius. It is clean, it is focused, and it definitely knows you are overthinking that 2x2 grid. How to Play Match the Target: Recreate the pattern by swapping and placing cube faces. It sounds simple until it very much isn't. Chase the Stars: Optimize your moves to earn 3 stars per level. Anything less is essentially a participation trophy. Beat the Clock: Race against timed stages as the difficulty spikes. Try not to sweat on your screen. Features Handcrafted Levels: Enough content to keep you busy during commutes, waiting rooms, or when you are pretending to be productive. Scaling Difficulty: Transitions smoothly from beginner-friendly to expert-level puzzles that might make you question your spatial awareness. Multiple Board Sizes: From the cozy 2x2 to the intimidating 5x5. Daily Challenges: New puzzles every day to prove that yesterday’s victory was not a fluke. Streaks and Rewards: Daily login bonuses for the dedicated. Consistency is a virtue, even in cube-flipping. Zero-Distraction UI: A smooth, minimal interface focused entirely on gameplay. No clutter, no nonsense. Optional Upgrades Remove Ads: For those who prefer their logic puzzles without commercial interruptions. 4.99 USD Time Bonus Packs: For when the clock is winning and you need a tactical advantage. 2.99 USD Enjoy!

About

Pattern Trainer

Features
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Sharpen your mind with a clean, distraction-free pattern training experience. This app is built specifically to improve your ability to recognize visual rules, sequences, and transformations—the core skills behind logical reasoning and IQ-style puzzles. Each puzzle presents a structured pattern with one missing piece. Your goal is to identify the underlying rule and choose the correct answer from multiple options. Features: Carefully designed pattern puzzles focused on reasoning, not trivia Multiple puzzle types targeting different cognitive skills Clean, minimal interface that keeps you focused Progressive difficulty to steadily challenge your thinking Quick sessions that fit into daily routines Offline play with no distractions Whether you want to train consistently or just solve a few puzzles on the go, this app provides a focused environment for improving pattern recognition and logical thinking.

Screenshots

Smart Cubes4 screens
Pattern Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smart Cubes at 13.0 against Pattern Trainer's 15.1. 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. Smart Cubes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pattern Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Smart Cubes versus Pattern Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart CubesPattern Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCan Kalenderjames carrico

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Cubes

One-time2
  • Smart Cubes: Time Bonus$2.99
  • Smart Cubes: Remove Ads$4.99
1 purchases

Pattern Trainer

One-time1
  • Full Access$3.99

Questions

Is Smart Cubes free?
Smart Cubes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pattern Trainer free?
Pattern Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Cubes or Pattern Trainer have ads?
Neither Smart Cubes nor Pattern Trainer shows ads.

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