Comparison

CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide vs CubeWise

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

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About

CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide

Features
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Solve, practice, and master the Rubik's Cube with CubeMaster 3D - your complete 3D-guided companion for beginners, casual cubers, and aspiring speedcubers. Start with interactive lessons that walk you through every stage of the beginner method using a fully interactive 3D cube. Each move animates in real time so you can see exactly what's happening - and follow along on your own physical cube. WHAT'S INSIDE 10 STEP-BY-STEP LESSONS Animated 3D cube for every step. Sub-steps break down each stage with diagrams, tips, and common mistakes. End-of-lesson quizzes reinforce what you learn. INTERACTIVE 3D CUBE Rotate, zoom, and replay any move with smooth animation. Adjustable speed. ENTER YOUR CUBE Input your real scrambled cube face by face, or tap Random for a guaranteed-solvable demo scramble. AUTO SOLVER Step through the solution at your own pace, or hit Play to watch the cube unscramble itself in 3D. 30+ ALGORITHM LIBRARY Beginner triggers, CFOP, OLL, PLL - searchable, categorized, and demonstrated on the 3D cube. Save favorites for quick access. PROFESSIONAL TIMER Tap-to-arm timer with scramble generator, Ao5 and Ao12 averages, solve history, and progress charts. 7 QUIZ CATEGORIES Notation, Algorithm Names, Concepts, Cube Pieces, Sequence Match, Mistakes, and Next Step. Earn XP, build streaks, and unlock badges. DAILY CHALLENGES Fresh challenge every day. Build a streak that motivates daily practice. XP, LEVELS AND 29 ACHIEVEMENTS Climb from Cube Cadet to Cube Master. Track Learning, Solving, Practice, Quiz, Streak, and Mastery achievements with live progress rings. PROGRESS DASHBOARD Lessons completed, best solve time, daily streak, quiz accuracy, and a solve-time trend chart. Watch yourself improve. PREMIUM - UNLOCK ALL FEATURES (one-time purchase, no subscription) - Remove all ads - Unlimited 3D solver access - Full auto solver - Full algorithm library - Advanced timer stats and unlimited solve history - All practice modes - Daily challenge archive - Custom cube themes - All future premium updates OFFLINE FIRST Lessons, algorithms, timer, practice, and progress all work without an internet connection. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE Whether you're a first-time cuber or training for sub-30 solves, CubeMaster 3D adapts to your pace. A clean dark interface, gentle haptics, and bold typography make learning genuinely fun. Download CubeMaster 3D today and your cube is about to make a lot more sense.

About

CubeWise

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Cubewise is a friendly Rubikโ€™s Cube coach for beginners and curious speedcubers. Learn the cube one layer at a time with clear lessons, move notation, animated demonstrations, quizzes, and practice drills. Enter your current cube manually or use the camera-assisted scanner, validate the position, and get a verified solution for any reachable 3ร—3 state. Explore a library of classic patterns, or transform your own scrambled cube into a target design with guided, animated moves. Use the interactive 3D cube to scramble, turn, undo, redo, and rehearse algorithms. Track lessons, practice streaks, saved patterns, and solves. Cubewise works offline and supports English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide4 screens
CubeWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CubeWise at none against CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide's shown. CubeWise also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CubeWise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide versus CubeWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeMaster 3D Solver GuideCubeWise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Daily
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChatStick Company LimitedBARRY LIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$2.99
3 purchases

CubeWise

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide free?
CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubeWise free?
CubeWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide or CubeWise have ads?
CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide shows ads; CubeWise does not.

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