Comparison

3D Cube Solver vs The 3D Cube

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

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About

3D Cube Solver

Solve and play with 3D cubes of various sizes. Scan a real cube with your camera and follow step-by-step instructions to solve it, or practice your skills with on-screen puzzles. Enjoy a privacy-first, offline experience with customizable sound settings.

Highlights
  • Play with on-screen 3D cubes
  • Scan real cubes with camera
  • Step-by-step solving guidance
  • Supports various cube sizes
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable sound settings
Features
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Play and solve cubes of various sizes in this 3D puzzle app. Spin the 3D cube freely to play, or scan a real cube with your camera and follow step-by-step moves to solve it. "Play" and "Solve" together in a single app. Play anywhere on the go, and finally conquer that Rubik's Cube that's been sitting unsolved at home — just follow the steps. ———————————— Features ———————————— ■ Play Spin the on-screen 3D cube with your finger. Supports various cube sizes. Smooth 3D controls and free rotation give it a real-cube feel. ■ Solve (camera scan) Scan the six faces of your real cube with the camera, and the app recognizes the colors to rebuild its current state. It then guides you through the moves step by step — just follow along, and even beginners can solve it to the end. (Shortest-move solutions are available for 2×2 and 3×3.) ■ Sound settings Turn sounds, button sounds and background music can each be toggled and changed. Pleasant sound effects help you stay focused. ■ Offline & privacy-first Everything runs on your device. No internet connection or account is required, and no data — including camera images — is ever sent anywhere. ———————————— Price ———————————— This app is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions. ———————————— Terms of Use & Privacy Policy ———————————— ● Terms of Use https://legal.sakes9.com/terms-of-service ● Privacy Policy https://legal.sakes9.com/privacy-policy * "Rubik's Cube" is a registered trademark of Rubik's Brand Ltd. This app is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. * Images, music and sound effects used in the app belong to their respective owners.

About

The 3D Cube

Features
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Twist, solve, and race the clock. The Cube is a minimalist 3D speedcubing timer built for one thing: getting faster. Drag a face to turn a layer, and the timer starts the instant you make your first move — then stops the moment the cube is solved. No menus in the way, no clutter. Just you and your next personal best. Go beyond the classic 3×3: solve everything from a quick 2×2 up to a brain-bending 7×7, each with scrambles scaled to the cube. Track your progress the way real speedcubers do — best and worst times, averages of 5, 12, and 25, and a full history of every solve. Stuck on a step? Tap HINT for a guided arrow showing your next move — a few are on the house, and you can watch a quick video for a few more whenever you run out. Ads only ever show if you choose to watch one for extra hints — never during your timed solve. Race friends and strangers live: create or join a room, ready up, and solve the same scramble side by side. Sign in with Apple or Google to keep your Cube ID, your records, and your leaderboard standing synced across every device — no password, no friction. Make it yours with five hand-picked color themes or dial in your own with custom hue, saturation, and lightness. Choose your turn feel — Swift, Smooth, or Bounce — and your camera angle, from near-flat to full perspective. Everything works completely offline for solo solving — sign in only if you want races, cloud sync, or leaderboards. Features: - NxN cubes: 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, 6×6, 7×7 - Intuitive drag-to-turn controls with three turn-feel styles - Auto-timing: starts on your first move, stops the instant you solve - Speedcubing stats per size: best, worst, ao5 / ao12 / ao25 - Full solve history — see the run that set your record - Guided hints when you're stuck, with free starter tokens - Live online races against friends or matched opponents - Sign in with Apple or Google for cross-device sync and leaderboards - Five color themes plus a custom hue/saturation/lightness editor - Adjustable camera angle (orthographic to perspective) - Fully playable offline, no account required

Screenshots

3D Cube Solver4 screens
The 3D Cube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The 3D Cube at none against 3D Cube Solver's 2. The 3D Cube also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. 3D Cube Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. The 3D Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D Cube Solver versus The 3D Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Cube SolverThe 3D Cube
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB120 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKengo SaitoLevani Kirkitadze

In-app purchases

2 purchases

3D Cube Solver

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Plan3 Days trial$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • Pro$1.99
None

The 3D Cube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Cube Solver free?
3D Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The 3D Cube free?
The 3D Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Cube Solver or The 3D Cube have ads?
Both 3D Cube Solver and The 3D Cube show ads.

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