Comparison

Cubist vs CubeSolve Scan 3D

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

CubeSolve Scan 3D

Features
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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.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Cubist versus CubeSolve Scan 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubistCubeSolve Scan 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChi ZhangPriyanka Nagabhushana

In-app purchases

None

Cubist

No in-app purchases

None

CubeSolve Scan 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubist free?
Cubist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CubeSolve Scan 3D free?
CubeSolve Scan 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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