Cubist vs Cube Solver
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 Solver
Instantly solve any size cube, from 2x2 to 7x7, by entering the scramble manually or scanning it with your camera. Watch animated 3D solutions play out step-by-step at your preferred speed. Learn solving methods and practice algorithms.
- Instant 2x2 and 3x3 solving
- Big-cube solving (4x4-7x7) via premium
- Camera scan for cube recognition
- Animated 3D solution playback
- Guided beginner solving method
- CFOP reference for speedcubers
- Algorithm training and pattern gallery
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Point your camera at any cube from 2x2 to 7x7 and watch a step-by-step, animated 3D solution play out at your own pace — or enter the scramble by hand. Then learn how to solve it yourself. No ads. No account. Nothing to sign up for. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Camera scan — point at your cube and go, any size (3 free scans to try it out) • Instant solver — 2x2 and 3x3 solved right on your device • Big-cube solving — 4x4, 5x5, 6x6 and 7x7 solutions in seconds (Premium) • Animated 3D playback — step forward and back, adjust the speed • Learn to solve — a guided beginner method, explained step by step • CFOP reference — F2L, OLL & PLL for speedcubers • Algorithm training — drill the cases until they're muscle memory • Big-cube parity — the 4x4–7x7 parity cases, explained and animated • Pattern gallery — 80+ patterns from checkerboards to nested cubes, a heart, a smiley and more, with animated guides for every size • Speedcubing timer — scrambles and your ao5/ao12 averages 2x2 and 3x3 solving runs entirely on your device. Big-cube solutions come from our solver service, so even a scrambled 7x7 comes back in seconds. PREMIUM A one-time purchase unlocks big-cube solving (4x4–7x7), unlimited camera scans, the full CFOP reference, algorithm training, and the complete pattern gallery. Buy once — yours forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cubist at none against Cube Solver's 1. Cube Solver's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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 Solver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cubist asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cubist | Cube Solver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chi Zhang | Braden Brown |
In-app purchases
Cubist
No in-app purchases
Cube Solver
- Premium$1.99







