Comparison

The 3D Cube vs Kipton's Cube Solver

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

Head to head
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 3Ɨ3: solve everything from a quick 2Ɨ2 up to a brain-bending 7Ɨ7, 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: 2Ɨ2, 3Ɨ3, 4Ɨ4, 5Ɨ5, 6Ɨ6, 7Ɨ7 - 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

About

Kipton's Cube Solver

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Stuck on a twisty puzzle? Kipton's Cube Solver walks you through it, one clear step at a time. Enter the colors of your real, mixed-up cube and the app shows you exactly how to solve it in plain, friendly language, with each move drawn right on a 3-D model. No confusing notation to memorize: you see the piece to move, an arrow showing where it goes, and a short explanation of why. Tap "Show me" to watch the turn, or follow along at your own pace. It's built to teach, not just to answer. Learn It mode explains the method stage by stage, so over time you can solve the cube yourself. In a hurry? Shortest mode finds a fast solution instead. And there's more than solving: • Play — scramble a 3-D puzzle and twist it with your finger, with a hint whenever you're stuck. • Pattern Studio — design a fun pattern (or pick a starter like Spark, Orbit, or Zigzag) and the app coaches you through making it on your real cube. Seven puzzles included so far: • 3x3 Cube — the classic, taught in 7 friendly parts • 2x2 Pocket Cube — great for beginners • 4x4 Cube — the next big step up • Megaminx — the twelve-sided dodecahedron • Skewb Ultimate — a corner-twisting challenge • Floppy Cube — one flat layer, perfect for little hands • Falling Blocks Cube — a colorful twist on the 3x3 Made for all ages and every skill level — from a curious kid solving their first cube to a speedcuber exploring patterns. Because you enter your own cube's exact colors, the steps always match the puzzle in your hands. Why you'll like it: • Clear, step-by-step solutions in everyday words • Animated 3-D moves with on-model arrows • Learn mode that teaches, plus a quick-solve mode • Free play with finger-driven turning • Pattern Studio with real designs that are always possible to make • Great on both iPhone and iPad • Large-text and reduced-motion accessibility support • Completely free — no ads, no accounts, no tracking Made with love by Kipton (age 9) and his dad.

Screenshots

The 3D Cube4 screens
Kipton's Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kipton's Cube Solver at none against The 3D Cube's shown. Kipton's Cube Solver also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
The 3D Cube versus Kipton's Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe 3D CubeKipton's Cube Solver
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLevani KirkitadzeCermakTech

In-app purchases

None

The 3D Cube

No in-app purchases

None

Kipton's Cube Solver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The 3D Cube free?
The 3D Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kipton's Cube Solver free?
Kipton's Cube Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The 3D Cube or Kipton's Cube Solver have ads?
The 3D Cube shows ads; Kipton's Cube Solver does not.

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