Comparison

Cube Assistant vs FreeCubeSolver

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

Head to head
About

Cube Assistant

Features
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Cube Assistant scans your 3×3 Rubik's cube with the camera, recognizes all six faces, computes the solution, and walks you through it on an interactive 3D model — one move at a time. Whether it's your first solve or you're chasing faster times, there's a mode for you. FEATURES · Six-face scanning: scan each face in the frame; the app recognizes the six standard colors and validates color counts, center mapping, and physical solvability before solving. · Three solving methods to choose from: - Smart Two-Phase — the fastest solution with the fewest moves. - Beginner Layer-by-Layer — a real teaching mode: bottom cross → corners → middle → last layer, with each stage's goal and technique explained. - ZZ (edge orientation) — orient all edges first, then finish without ever re-flipping them; a distinctive advanced method. · Interactive 3D guidance: every step is shown on a full 26-piece cube model with a cyan arrow on the exact layer to turn. Drag to rotate, pinch to zoom. · Optional camera assist: turn on the camera during a solve to confirm each move. · Tutorial library: learn the four mainstream methods — Layer-by-Layer, CFOP, Roux, and ZZ. · History & stats: solve count, personal best, time trends, and a leaderboard. PRIVACY Camera frames are processed on-device by default and never uploaded or stored. Recognition and geometric tracking run entirely on your device. Scan, follow the arrows, and solving is no longer a mystery.

About

FreeCubeSolver

Learn to solve 3x3 and 2x2 cubes with guided steps, animated solutions, and a practice mode. Scan your cube or enter colors manually. Includes a speedcubing timer and basic cube information.

Highlights
  • Cube scanning via camera or photos
  • Animated step-by-step solutions
  • Learn mode for beginners
  • Speedcubing timer with penalties
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports 3x3 and 2x2 cubes
Features
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Solve your 3x3 or 2x2 cube in minutes, without paying, without ads and without an internet connection. SCAN YOUR CUBE Photograph each face with the camera or pick photos from your library. FreeCubeSolver reads the colors, checks that the cube is valid and shows which stickers to fix if something was misread. You can also enter the colors by hand. FOLLOW THE SOLUTION The 3x3 is solved in 20 moves or fewer, the 2x2 in the shortest possible number of moves. Each move is animated on a 3D cube with clear notation and a description. Step forward, step back, or let it play at your own speed. LEARN TO SOLVE IT YOURSELF Learn mode teaches the beginner method step by step, with an animated 3D demo of every algorithm. PRACTICE Generate a random scramble, apply it to your cube and solve it, or let the app solve it for you. SPEEDCUBING TIMER Time your solves with a 15-second WCA-style inspection, touch-and-hold start, and +2 and DNF penalties. See your best time and your averages of 5 and 12, with separate sessions for the 3x3 and 2x2. Your times stay on your device. CUBE BASICS A short introduction to the colors, pieces, layers and move notation. FREE AND PRIVATE - No ads, no subscription, no limits: nothing to buy or unlock - Optional tips to support the developer, which unlock nothing - No account and no tracking: no data is collected - Works completely offline - Available in 45 languages FreeCubeSolver works with standard cubes in the classic color scheme: white opposite yellow, green opposite blue, red opposite orange.

Screenshots

Cube Assistant4 screens
FreeCubeSolver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Assistant at none against FreeCubeSolver's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FreeCubeSolver sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cube Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cube Assistant versus FreeCubeSolver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube AssistantFreeCubeSolver
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Deep Sea Fish Information Technology Co., Ltd.Pim van Dijk

In-app purchases

None

Cube Assistant

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FreeCubeSolver

One-time3
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Medium tip$3.99
  • Large tip$8.99

Questions

Is Cube Assistant free?
Cube Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FreeCubeSolver free?
FreeCubeSolver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cube Assistant or FreeCubeSolver have ads?
Neither Cube Assistant nor FreeCubeSolver shows ads.

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