CubeFlow vs FreeCubeSolver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CubeFlow
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Solve any 3x3 cube with a clear, visual guide built for beginners and experienced cubers. CubeFlow lets you scan your cube with the camera, enter colors manually in 3D or use the flat net, then follow the full solution move by move. Every step can be viewed as a 3D animation, an illustrated gesture or standard cube notation. WHY CUBEFLOW β’ Scan all six faces with live color detection β’ Enter or correct stickers in 3D and flat views β’ Turn rows and columns to explore the cube yourself β’ Generate an efficient solution for your exact configuration β’ Follow each move with smooth 3D animations β’ Switch between gesture cards and cube notation β’ Tap any step to inspect it and continue from there β’ Adjust playback speed to learn at your own pace β’ Keep the current step synchronized across every guide mode MADE TO BE EASY TO FOLLOW No need to memorize algorithms before you begin. CubeFlow shows which layer to turn, in which direction and how many times. Use the visual gesture guide when notation feels unfamiliar, then switch to letters whenever you want to learn the standard language of cubing. CAMERA OR MANUAL INPUT Frame one face at a time and confirm the detected colors, or build the cube manually. Color limits help prevent invalid configurations, and every captured face can be reviewed before solving. PRACTICE, DONβT JUST WATCH The interactive 3D cube also lets you move lines and columns yourself. Try your own solution, test a sequence or use CubeFlow as a training companion. Camera analysis is performed on your device. CubeFlow keeps the experience focused, fast and easy to understand. Scan. Twist. Solve.
FreeCubeSolver
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeFlow at none against FreeCubeSolver's 3. CubeFlow also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). FreeCubeSolver's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FreeCubeSolver sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CubeFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.
CubeFlow ships an update daily, FreeCubeSolver weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | CubeFlow | FreeCubeSolver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Azancot | Pim van Dijk |
In-app purchases
CubeFlow
No in-app purchases
FreeCubeSolver
- Small tip$1.99
- Medium tip$3.99
- Large tip$8.99
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