Cubist vs Cube Tutor Solver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cubist
Solve any Rubik's Cube with this pocket-sized tutor. Scan your cube's colors or paint them manually to get step-by-step solutions. Learn beginner methods and practice your skills with interactive tutorials.
- 3x3 and 2x2 cube solving
- Step-by-step 3D animated solutions
- Camera color scanning
- Manual color painting input
- Beginner layer-by-layer tutorial
- Practice mode with validation
- Offline functionality
Read full descriptionHide full description
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 Tutor Solver
Read full descriptionHide full description
CubeTutor transforms your phone into an interactive Rubik's Cube trainer. Visualize all 6 faces at once, drag to rotate any row or column, and let the built-in solver generate a precise step-by-step guide to restore your cube. Key Features: - Supports 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4 cubes - Real-time cross-section view of all 6 faces simultaneously - Smooth drag-to-rotate interaction — rows and columns move naturally - Intelligent step-by-step Solution Guide with live progress tracking - Camera input: photograph your actual cube to populate the starting state - Completion celebration with total move count - Bilingual interface: switch between Chinese and English at any time - Sleek cyberpunk neon UI — comfortable in dark environments How It Works: 1. Set up your scrambled cube colors on screen (or photograph it) 2. Tap the lightbulb icon to generate a solution 3. Follow each guided move in sequence until the cube is solved 4. A celebration animation confirms you have nailed it Whether you are a beginner learning your first algorithm or an experienced solver refining efficiency, CubeTutor keeps every step clear and accurate.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cubist at 15.0 against Cube Tutor Solver's 17.0. On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cubist | Cube Tutor Solver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chi Zhang | 晓 郭 |
In-app purchases
Cubist
No in-app purchases
Cube Tutor Solver
No in-app purchases









