# The 3D Cube vs CubeLens

The clearest difference is price: The 3D Cube at Free against CubeLens's $9.99. The 3D Cube also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). CubeLens's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

The 3D Cube is free to download; CubeLens costs $9.99 up front. CubeLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The 3D Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | The 3D Cube | CubeLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Levani Kirkitadze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693121477) | [Karl Groethe](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785324277) |

## What reviewers say

### The 3D Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-3d-cube/id6789063742)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CubeLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubelens-scan-learn-solve/id6792565893)

This app uses your phone's camera to scan a physical cube and provides guided, step-by-step solutions. It offers multiple solving methods and detailed visual and audio instructions to help you learn how to solve it yourself.

**Highlights:** Camera scanning of physical cubes, Guided, narrated step-by-step solutions, Multiple solving methods (Beginner, Quick Solve, CFOP), 3D cube visualization for moves, Manual color entry option, Legality checking for unsolvable states

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CubeLens Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The 3D Cube free?

The 3D Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CubeLens free?

CubeLens costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do The 3D Cube or CubeLens have ads?

The 3D Cube shows ads; CubeLens does not.

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