Cubist vs Cube Solver AI
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 AI
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Solve any Rubik's cube in seconds — just scan it. Cube Solver AI uses your camera to read your scrambled cube, then guides you to the solution move by move in smooth 3D. Whether you've never solved a cube or you're chasing a new personal best, everything you need is in one beautifully simple app. SCAN & SOLVE • Point your camera — the app detects every sticker colour automatically • Get the solution and follow it step by step with fluid 3D animations • Replay, pause and go at your own pace EVERY CUBE • 2×2, 3×3 and 4×4 are fully auto-solvable • 5×5 and bigger to play and learn (5×5 solver coming soon) LEARN FROM SCRATCH • Guided tutorials from absolute beginner to expert • Clear lessons, verified algorithms and illustrated 3D cases SPEEDCUBING TIMER • WCA-style timer with averages (ao5), personal bests and full history PLAY MODE • Scramble and turn a real virtual cube, from 2×2 up to giant sizes WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Free, with no ads • Works entirely on your device — no account, nothing leaves your phone • Premium, distraction-free design Built with care by an independent developer. Your feedback shapes every update — thank you for your support. Cube Solver AI is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the Rubik's brand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cube Solver AI at 6 against Cubist's 1. Cube Solver AI also leads on device support. On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Cubist against 4.0 for Cube Solver AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver AI has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Cubist | Cube Solver AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.0 (6 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chi Zhang | 2 fresh studio |
In-app purchases
Cubist
No in-app purchases
Cube Solver AI
No in-app purchases






