Comparison

Cube Buddy vs Rubiks Cube Solver & Tutor

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

Head to head
About

Cube Buddy

Features
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Cube Buddy is the friendly, kid-safe way to learn the magic cube. Twist a bright, colorful 3D cube with your finger, and learn to solve both the 2x2 and the 3x3 step by step. LEARN TO SOLVE Mix up the cube, then choose how to learn. Show Me plays the solution slowly and explains each step. I will Try highlights the exact face to turn, shows an arrow, and cheers you on, gently helping when you get stuck. SOLVE MY CUBE Got a real scrambled cube in your hand? Paint each sticker to match it, and Cube Buddy figures out the solution and teaches it to you, move by move. MADE FOR KIDS - Bright, cartoon colors and big, friendly buttons - Encouraging messages and progress stars - No ads, no sign-in, works fully offline - Safe and simple for young cubers Free to play, including the full 2x2 solver and step-by-step lessons. A single optional in-app purchase unlocks unlimited 3x3 cube solving.

About

Rubiks Cube Solver & Tutor

Features
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Stuck with a scrambled 3x3? Point your camera at each face, confirm the colours, and follow the moves on a 3D cube. SCAN • Camera scan of all six faces • Live colour detection with a hold-steady guide • Tap any sticker to fix a misread before you continue • White-up, green-front poses shown in 3D so you know how to hold the cube • Optional colour calibration for tricky lighting SOLVE • Short path: a compact solution, one move at a time, animated in 3D • Undo, replay, and step through cube notation (R, U', F2…) • Spoken directions such as “Turn the right face counterclockwise” LEARN • Beginner method, layer by layer: white cross, corners, middle edges, yellow cross, last layer • Each step explains why, then plays on the 3D cube • Highlights show the piece to watch and where it belongs PRICE • 10 free solves • Unlimited solves for $0.99, one time • No subscription • Restore Purchases is built in Works on a standard 3x3 cube. Camera permission is used only to scan your cube. All solving runs on the device. This app is not affiliated with Spin Master or the Rubik’s brand.

Screenshots

Cube Buddy4 screens
Rubiks Cube Solver & Tutor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cube Buddy and Rubiks Cube Solver & Tutor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Cube Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rubiks Cube Solver & Tutor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cube Buddy versus Rubiks Cube Solver & Tutor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube BuddyRubiks Cube Solver & Tutor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLY SKY PTY LTDVidOpt LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cube Buddy

One-time1
  • Unlock 3x3 Solver$2.99
1 purchases

Rubiks Cube Solver & Tutor

One-time1
  • Unlimited Solves$0.99

Questions

Is Cube Buddy free?
Cube Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rubiks Cube Solver & Tutor free?
Rubiks Cube Solver & Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cube Buddy or Rubiks Cube Solver & Tutor have ads?
Neither Cube Buddy nor Rubiks Cube Solver & Tutor shows ads.

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