Comparison

CubeSolve Scan 3D vs Cube Solver

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

Head to head
About

CubeSolve Scan 3D

Features
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CubeSolve Scan 3D helps you solve a real 3×3 cube: scan each face, correct colors, then follow step-by-step 3D moves with plain instructions. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan each of the six faces with the camera (or pick photos). 2. Align the face inside the dotted square — centers use the standard color scheme so orientation stays consistent. 3. Refine any sticker with the paint editor if auto-detect misses under bad lighting. 4. Review the full cube net, then tap Solve. 5. Follow Singmaster moves (R, U', F2…) with plain-language instructions and a 3D animation that shows exactly which layer to turn and which way. FEATURES • Guided six-face capture with live camera guide • Free camera scan — no subscription required • Smart color detection with one-tap manual correction • Cube net + 3D preview before solving • Step-by-step solution with progress and move list • Animated 3D cube that replays each turn • Demo cube so you can practice without a physical puzzle • No ads, no account, no tracking TIPS FOR BEST SCANS • Use even lighting; avoid strong glare on stickers • Fill the dotted box with one full face • Keep the correct center color in the middle (white top, yellow bottom, green front, blue back, red right, orange left) • Always review the cube net before computing a solution CubeSolve Scan 3D is built for beginners and casual solvers who want a clear 3×3 guide — not a multi-size game hub or speedcube timer. Note: Solving depends on accurate face colors. Fix stickers in the paint editor if lighting was uneven.

About

Cube Solver

Scan a physical cube with your camera to automatically detect its size and colors. The app calculates the optimal solution and provides step-by-step 3D animated guidance to solve it. It also features a virtual cube for free play and learning basic algorithms.

Highlights
  • Automatic cube scanning (size & colors)
  • Step-by-step 3D animated solutions
  • Virtual cube for free play
  • Learn basic solving algorithms
  • Supports 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, and 5x5 cubes
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Point the camera at the cube in your hand and leave the rest to the app: it scans the size and the colors automatically, works out the optimal solution, then guides you back to a solved cube move by move with a 3D animation. GUIDED MODE — Scan → calculate the optimal solution → follow the 3D animation step by step. Go to the previous step, the next step, replay the last move, or let it play automatically; the progress bar on the right tells you how many moves are left at any time. FREE PLAY — Scramble a virtual cube whenever you like and twist the layers with your finger. Your time and move count are recorded automatically, and your best on this device is refreshed as soon as you beat it. No network needed — play anywhere, anytime. ALGORITHMS — Eight basic algorithms across the seven steps of the layer-by-layer method. Tap one for a 3D demo, and beginners can simply follow the turns to solve all six faces for the first time. • 2×2, 3×3, 4×4 and 5×5 are supported, and more kinds of cubes, more modes and richer ways to play are on the way. • No network, no ads, no account, no sign-in, and nothing is collected or uploaded. Recognition and solving both run entirely on your iPhone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CubeSolve Scan 3D4 screens
Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

CubeSolve Scan 3D and Cube Solver are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CubeSolve Scan 3D versus Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeSolve Scan 3DCube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPriyanka Nagabhushana强 孟

In-app purchases

None

CubeSolve Scan 3D

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Solver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CubeSolve Scan 3D free?
CubeSolve Scan 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CubeSolve Scan 3D or Cube Solver have ads?
Neither CubeSolve Scan 3D nor Cube Solver shows ads.

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