Comparison

Cube Magic X vs Solve My Cube

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

Head to head
About

Cube Magic X

Features
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Turn a scrambled 3x3 cube into a clear solution you can follow. Cube Magic X combines camera-guided cube scanning, 11 solving methods, and an interactive 3D move player in one focused app. Capture two views of your cube, review the detected colors, and start solving step by step. SCAN WITH CONFIDENCE β€’ Capture two guided views of your physical 3x3 cube. β€’ Review recognized colors before generating a solution. β€’ Correct individual stickers manually whenever needed. β€’ Save cube states to your on-device history and reopen them later. CHOOSE FROM 11 SOLVING METHODS Start with beginner-friendly LBL or 8533. Explore speedcubing systems including CFOP, Roux, Petrus, ZZ, CEOR, Mehta, Nautilus, and LEOR. When you want a direct, efficient route, choose the Kociemba two-phase method. FOLLOW EVERY MOVE IN INTERACTIVE 3D See the cube state change as you work through the solution. Rotate the view, move between phases, jump to a specific step, or use automatic playback to follow the algorithm at your own pace. PRACTICE WITHOUT A PHYSICAL CUBE Open the virtual 3x3 cube whenever you want to practice. Scramble it, turn individual layers, undo moves, reset the cube, and track your time and move count. CREATE CLASSIC CUBE PATTERNS Build Checkerboard, Six Spots, Cube in a Cube, and Superflip with guided 3D moves. You can also enter your own cube algorithm and preview it step by step. MADE FOR EVERY STAGE β€’ Beginners learning their first complete solve β€’ Experienced cubers comparing algorithms and methods β€’ Speedcubers exploring CFOP, Roux, ZZ, and other systems β€’ Puzzle fans who want a camera scanner and visual 3D guide β€’ Anyone who wants to practice with a virtual cube Cube Magic X supports English, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian. Core features are available without membership. Some advanced speedsolving methods require an optional Cube Magic X membership. Availability and pricing are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://infinitquantum.com/policy/cubemagic/privacy-policy-en.html

About

Solve My Cube

Features
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Solve My Cube turns a scrambled Rubik's Cube into a clear, animated solution you can actually follow β€” no memorizing algorithms, no confusing notation. Point your camera at each face and the colors are detected for you. Prefer to type it in? Paint the cube net sticker by sticker. Either way, you get a step-by-step 3D walkthrough that shows exactly which face to turn and which way β€” at your own pace. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT β€’ Smart camera scan β€” capture all six faces, colors detected automatically β€’ Manual entry β€” paint the cube by hand when you'd rather not use the camera β€’ Animated 3D solution β€” watch every move play out on a rotating cube β€’ Plain-English steps β€” "Turn the front face counter-clockwise," not just cryptic letters β€’ Move notation too β€” R, U, F' and more for when you want it β€’ Playback controls β€” slow down to 0.5Γ—, speed up, step forward/back, or replay β€’ Shuffle & solve β€” no cube on hand? Scramble a virtual one and watch it solve β€’ Beautiful dark & light themes β€’ Fast, private, and fully on-device FREE. NO ADS. NO ACCOUNT. No sign-ups, no subscriptions, no interruptions β€” just open it and solve. Whether you're solving your first cube or shaving seconds off your time, Solve My Cube makes every turn make sense.

Screenshots

Cube Magic X4 screens
Solve My Cube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cube Magic X at Free against Solve My Cube's $7.99. Cube Magic X also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Solve My Cube's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Cube Magic X is free to download; Solve My Cube costs $7.99 up front. Cube Magic X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Solve My Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Magic X ships an update fortnightly, Solve My Cube every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Cube Magic X versus Solve My Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube Magic XSolve My Cube
PriceFree β€” better$7.99
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size215 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinite Quantum Tech LimitedJohn Darkwa

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cube Magic X

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Monthly Pass$19.99
  • Annual Pass$99.99
None

Solve My Cube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Magic X free?
Cube Magic X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solve My Cube free?
Solve My Cube costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cube Magic X or Solve My Cube have ads?
Neither Cube Magic X nor Solve My Cube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Magic X or Solve My Cube?
Cube Magic X ships an update fortnightly, and Solve My Cube every 2 months. Most recently, Cube Magic X was updated on September 20, 2026 and Solve My Cube on August 29, 2026.

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