Cubist vs CubeSolve Scan 3D
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
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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.
CubeSolve Scan 3D
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CubeSolve Scan 3D helps you solve a real 3×3 cube: scan each face, correct colors, then follow step-by-step 3D moves with plain instructions. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan each of the six faces with the camera (or pick photos). 2. Align the face inside the dotted square — centers use the standard color scheme so orientation stays consistent. 3. Refine any sticker with the paint editor if auto-detect misses under bad lighting. 4. Review the full cube net, then tap Solve. 5. Follow Singmaster moves (R, U', F2…) with plain-language instructions and a 3D animation that shows exactly which layer to turn and which way. FEATURES • Guided six-face capture with live camera guide • Free camera scan — no subscription required • Smart color detection with one-tap manual correction • Cube net + 3D preview before solving • Step-by-step solution with progress and move list • Animated 3D cube that replays each turn • Demo cube so you can practice without a physical puzzle • No ads, no account, no tracking TIPS FOR BEST SCANS • Use even lighting; avoid strong glare on stickers • Fill the dotted box with one full face • Keep the correct center color in the middle (white top, yellow bottom, green front, blue back, red right, orange left) • Always review the cube net before computing a solution CubeSolve Scan 3D is built for beginners and casual solvers who want a clear 3×3 guide — not a multi-size game hub or speedcube timer. Note: Solving depends on accurate face colors. Fix stickers in the paint editor if lighting was uneven.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CubeSolve Scan 3D at 2 against Cubist's —. Cubist's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 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 | CubeSolve Scan 3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chi Zhang | Priyanka Nagabhushana |
In-app purchases
Cubist
No in-app purchases
CubeSolve Scan 3D
No in-app purchases









