Comparison

The Cube Solver vs 3D Cube Solver

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

Head to head
About

The Cube Solver

Solve scrambled cubes quickly and easily by scanning them with your phone's camera. Get step-by-step visual instructions to guide you to a solved cube in seconds, with no memorization or prior knowledge required.

Highlights
  • Camera scanning for cube state
  • Instant solution generation
  • Turn-by-turn visual instructions
  • No memorization required
  • Offline functionality
  • Beginner-friendly
Features
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Stuck with a scrambled cube and no idea where to start? Scan it with your camera, and you'll have the full solution in under five seconds, followed step by step until your cube is back to perfect. No memorization. No algorithms. No YouTube tutorials. Just point your phone at each side, tap, and follow along with clear visual instructions. Whether you've never touched a cube before or you've owned one for years and forgotten the technique, you'll get to a finished cube without learning a single move. How it works: - Scan - show your phone each side of the scrambled cube - Solve - get the shortest path to a finished cube, instantly - Follow - turn-by-turn guidance with animated cube visuals Why people use it: - Solves your cube in seconds, every time - No prior experience needed - Beginner-friendly visual instructions - Works offline once installed - Clean design, no clutter - Free to try Whether your cube has been sitting on a shelf for ten years, you got one as a gift and gave up after five minutes, or you just want to settle a bet with a friend, this is the fastest way from scrambled to solved. Scan it. Solve it. Done. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTJG2W9MFrTs_3mwPfCXBchMwmDEadr5jQHLtyWArmTuCv6ugmwdAIiDVXs4Ox06w/pub Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQjXFzmYznfkl9lDs39Ffj2mQ_fFjZjpqPbb8pNWrSJPLAnWtEDd8AErG-coHluGg/pub

About

3D Cube Solver

Solve and play with 3D cubes of various sizes. Scan a real cube with your camera and follow step-by-step instructions to solve it, or practice your skills with on-screen puzzles. Enjoy a privacy-first, offline experience with customizable sound settings.

Highlights
  • Play with on-screen 3D cubes
  • Scan real cubes with camera
  • Step-by-step solving guidance
  • Supports various cube sizes
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable sound settings
Features
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Play and solve cubes of various sizes in this 3D puzzle app. Spin the 3D cube freely to play, or scan a real cube with your camera and follow step-by-step moves to solve it. "Play" and "Solve" together in a single app. Play anywhere on the go, and finally conquer that Rubik's Cube that's been sitting unsolved at home — just follow the steps. ———————————— Features ———————————— ■ Play Spin the on-screen 3D cube with your finger. Supports various cube sizes. Smooth 3D controls and free rotation give it a real-cube feel. ■ Solve (camera scan) Scan the six faces of your real cube with the camera, and the app recognizes the colors to rebuild its current state. It then guides you through the moves step by step — just follow along, and even beginners can solve it to the end. (Shortest-move solutions are available for 2×2 and 3×3.) ■ Sound settings Turn sounds, button sounds and background music can each be toggled and changed. Pleasant sound effects help you stay focused. ■ Offline & privacy-first Everything runs on your device. No internet connection or account is required, and no data — including camera images — is ever sent anywhere. ———————————— Price ———————————— This app is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions. ———————————— Terms of Use & Privacy Policy ———————————— ● Terms of Use https://legal.sakes9.com/terms-of-service ● Privacy Policy https://legal.sakes9.com/privacy-policy * "Rubik's Cube" is a registered trademark of Rubik's Brand Ltd. This app is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. * Images, music and sound effects used in the app belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

The Cube Solver4 screens
3D Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Cube Solver at 4.3 against 3D Cube Solver's 3.5. The Cube Solver also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (50 vs 4). 3D Cube Solver's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). On price, 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. The Cube Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and 3D Cube Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Cube Solver has 50 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Cube Solver ships an update weekly, 3D Cube Solver every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Cube Solver versus 3D Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Cube Solver3D Cube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (50 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings50 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBond Innovations LTDKengo Saito

Customer experience

The Cube Solver

All ratings50 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.0%

3D Cube Solver

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Cube Solver

Subscriptions2
  • The Cube Solver Premium$3.997 Days
  • The Cube Solver Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
2 purchases

3D Cube Solver

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Plan3 Days trial$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • Pro$1.99

Questions

Is The Cube Solver free?
The Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Cube Solver free?
3D Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Cube Solver or 3D Cube Solver?
The Cube Solver is rated higher. The Cube Solver averages 4.3 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while 3D Cube Solver averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do The Cube Solver or 3D Cube Solver have ads?
3D Cube Solver shows ads; The Cube Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, The Cube Solver or 3D Cube Solver?
The Cube Solver ships an update weekly, and 3D Cube Solver every 4 days. Most recently, The Cube Solver was updated on September 26, 2026 and 3D Cube Solver on October 1, 2026.

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