Comparison

Cubist vs Cube Tutor Solver

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

Head to head
About

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 โ€ข 3ร—3 solver โ€” Kociemba two-phase, solutions in โ‰ค22 moves โ€ข 2ร—2 solver โ€” full state, every scramble solved โ€ข Live 3D cube viewer โ€” rotate, zoom, watch each turn animate โ€ข Camera scanning โ€” point at each face, Cubist reads the colors โ€ข Color painter โ€” tap stickers on a 2D net if you'd rather enter manually โ€ข Beginner tutorial โ€” learn the layer-by-layer method for 3ร—3 (cross, F2L, OLL, PLL) and Ortega for 2ร—2 โ€ข Practice mode โ€” try a tutorial case yourself, the app validates when you've solved it โ€ข Two solver modes โ€” "Fast" (shortest solution) and "Beginner" (grouped into Cross โ†’ First layer โ†’ Middle โ†’ Last layer with phase labels) โ€ข Multi-language โ€” English and ็ฎ€ไฝ“ไธญๆ–‡ โ€ข Works offline โ€” 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.

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Cube Tutor Solver

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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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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

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Verdict

The call

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 ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Cubist versus Cube Tutor Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubistCube Tutor Solver
PriceFreeFree
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devicesโ€”iPhone โ€” better
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChi Zhangๆ™“ ้ƒญ

In-app purchases

None

Cubist

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Tutor Solver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubist free?
Cubist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Tutor Solver free?
Cube Tutor Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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