Cubist vs Cube World 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cubist
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Cubist is a free Rubik's Cube solver and tutor that fits in your pocket. Stuck on a scramble? Paint your cube's colors onto the 2D unfolded net (or snap a photo with the camera) and Cubist gives you a step-by-step solution in seconds. Watch the 3D cube rotate move by move, or step through it yourself at your own pace. WHAT'S INSIDE • 3×3 solver — Kociemba two-phase, solutions in ≤22 moves • 2×2 solver — full state, every scramble solved • Live 3D cube viewer — rotate, zoom, watch each turn animate • Camera scanning — point at each face, Cubist reads the colors • Color painter — tap stickers on a 2D net if you'd rather enter manually • Beginner tutorial — learn the layer-by-layer method for 3×3 (cross, F2L, OLL, PLL) and Ortega for 2×2 • Practice mode — try a tutorial case yourself, the app validates when you've solved it • Two solver modes — "Fast" (shortest solution) and "Beginner" (grouped into Cross → First layer → Middle → Last layer with phase labels) • Multi-language — English and 简体中文 • Works offline — install once, use anywhere NO TRACKING Cubist does not collect personal data and shows no analytics on device. Cube scans stay on your phone; nothing is uploaded.
Cube World 3D
This app offers a realistic 3D Rubik's Cube experience with AI-powered solving and step-by-step tutorials. It caters to both beginners needing guidance and speedcubers looking to track their progress.
- Realistic 3D cube controls
- AI-powered instant solver
- Camera-based cube scanning
- Step-by-step LBL & CFOP tutorials
- Built-in timer and stats
- Haptic feedback and color themes
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Cube World 3D is a 3D Rubik's Cube app that fits a cube right in your pocket — solve anytime, anywhere. Swipe to twist, point your camera, and let AI guide you to the solution. Perfect for two kinds of people: - Beginners — Owned a cube for three years and still can't solve a single face? Let us walk you through it, step by step. - Speedcubers — Want to chase your PB on the subway? Built-in timer, move counter, and full stats have you covered. Features: 1. Buttery-smooth 3D controls — 60 FPS finger-tracking. Twist any direction you swipe; releases under 45° snap back automatically. More precise than the real thing. 2. God's Hand Solver — Industry-leading algorithm solves any scramble in 20 moves or fewer. Replay solutions at 0.5x to 4x speed and enjoy the magic. 3. Scan & Solve Real Cubes — Point your camera at a physical cube, give it a spin, and AI instantly recognizes all 54 stickers. Get step-by-step guidance to solve the cube in your hands. 4. Step-by-Step Tutorials (LBL & CFOP) — 7 stages with real-time 3D arrow guidance. Make a wrong move? We'll stop you before it's too late. Learn to solve — guaranteed. 5. Stats, Haptics & Sound — Every click delivers tactile Core Haptics feedback. PBs are saved automatically, and you can switch to elegant Morandi color themes for that artsy touch. --- Contact Us - Email: 410869924@qq.com - QQ Group: 1101763696 - Tutorial Video: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1cCGb6SEX5/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cube World 3D at 5.0 against Cubist's 4.0. Cube World 3D also leads on device support. Cubist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Cube World 3D sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cubist asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cube World 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Cubist | Cube World 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chi Zhang | 圆 齐 |
In-app purchases
Cubist
No in-app purchases
Cube World 3D
- CFOP Quest Unlock$1.99
- 2x2 Beginner Course$1.99
- 4x4 Reduction Course$1.99
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- Pyraminx Course$1.99
- Professor Cube Course$1.99
- Tutorial Quest Unlock$1.99







