Comparison

CubeSnap vs 3x3 Cube Solver

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

Head to head
About

CubeSnap

This app solves your cube by analyzing two photos. It provides a step-by-step solution with interactive 3D turns and adjustable speed. A demo is available, and solutions can be optimized for fewer moves.

Highlights
  • Solves cube from two photos
  • Interactive 3D step-by-step solutions
  • Adjustable solution speed
  • Flattened net tracking steps
  • Demo mode available
  • Optimized solutions for fewer moves
Features
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CubeSnap solves your cube from two photos. Point the camera at your scrambled cube with the white center facing up. Snap. Flip it over so the yellow center faces up. Snap again. CubeSnap reads all 54 stickers and plays back a step-by-step solution on an interactive 3D cube. WATCH IT, DO NOT DECODE IT Your solution plays as smooth 3D turns with the current move highlighted, adjustable speed, and a second view that tracks every step: a flattened net, or a ring graph that shows how each turn moves the stickers. Step forward and back through each turn until it clicks. NO CUBE? TRY THE DEMO The home screen solves a sample cube the moment you open the app. No account, no setup. GOD'S NUMBER Every scramble can be solved in 20 moves or fewer, a bound nicknamed God's number. The gold badge celebrates when your solution meets it, and Tighten hunts for something even shorter. FREE THROUGH 2026 Every solution is free through December 31, 2026. After that, unlock a solution with a single purchase or go unlimited with CubeSnap Unlimited. Reading your cube is always free. No ads, ever. ON IPHONE AND IPAD One app, both screens. PRIVACY FIRST Your photos are used to read the cube and nothing else. No account required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

3x3 Cube Solver

Features
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SCAN YOUR CUBE. FOLLOW THE MOVES. SOLVE IT FAST. Got a scrambled 3x3 cube? CubePilot helps you solve it with clear, step-by-step instructions and an interactive 3D guide. Scan all six sides with your camera or enter the cube colors manually. CubePilot checks your cube, calculates a solution, and shows you exactly what to do next. HOW TO SOLVE YOUR CUBE • Scan all six sides with your camera. • Review and correct the detected colors. • Generate a solution for your scrambled cube. • Follow each move with the interactive 3D guide. • Move forward or backward through the solution. • Keep following the moves until your cube is solved. WHY CUBEPILOT? • Solve scrambled 3x3 cubes step by step. • Scan cube colors using your camera. • Enter cube colors manually when needed. • See every rotation with clear 3D animation. • Follow moves at your own pace. • Go backward and forward through the solution. • Learn common cube notation and movements. • Understand how each rotation changes the cube. • Practice solving and improve your cube skills. • Simple interface designed for beginners. MADE FOR BEGINNERS You don't need to memorize complicated algorithms before you start. Simply scan or enter your cube, generate a solution, and follow the instructions one move at a time. LEARN WHILE YOU SOLVE The 3D visual guide makes each rotation easier to understand. As you practice, you'll become more familiar with cube notation, algorithms, patterns, and solving techniques. Whether your cube is slightly mixed or completely scrambled, CubePilot gives you a simple way to get every color back where it belongs. SCAN THE COLORS. FOLLOW THE MOVES. SOLVE YOUR CUBE. Download CubePilot and solve your scrambled 3x3 cube today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CubeSnap4 screens
3x3 Cube Solver3 screens

Verdict

The call

CubeSnap and 3x3 Cube Solver are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. CubeSnap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 3x3 Cube Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubeSnap ships an update every 5 days, 3x3 Cube Solver every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CubeSnap versus 3x3 Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeSnap3x3 Cube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey HuberRituraj Yadav

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CubeSnap

Subscriptions2
  • CubeSnap Unlimited$4.991 Month
  • CubeSnap Unlimited$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Solve This Cube$0.99
2 purchases

3x3 Cube Solver

Subscriptions2
  • Cube Solver Premium$4.997 Days
  • Cube Solver Premium Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is CubeSnap free?
CubeSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3x3 Cube Solver free?
3x3 Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CubeSnap or 3x3 Cube Solver have ads?
Neither CubeSnap nor 3x3 Cube Solver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CubeSnap or 3x3 Cube Solver?
CubeSnap ships an update every 5 days, and 3x3 Cube Solver every 6 days. Most recently, CubeSnap was updated on October 1, 2026 and 3x3 Cube Solver on October 11, 2026.

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