Comparison

Rubix Cube Solver vs Pocket Cube Solver

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

Head to head
About

Rubix Cube Solver

Learn to solve a 3x3 cube with optimal algorithms and step-by-step instructions. Offers solvers for various cube sizes, including 2x2, 4x4, and more. Join millions who have mastered the puzzle.

Highlights
  • 3x3 cube solver
  • Optimal algorithms (22 moves or less)
  • Step-by-step movement instructions
  • Solvers for 2x2, 4x4, Void Cube, Tower, Domino
  • Algorithm details explained
Features
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More than 8 million cubes solved!!! More than 3 million people satisfied!!! You've spent hours trying to solve your cube, but so far without success? Do not give up and accept a little help! This app will help you to solve your cube 3x3. The best algorithms will find the optimal solution, with 22 moves or less! We also offer solvers for cubes of size 2x2, 4x4, Void Cube, Tower and Domino (Only the solver 3x3 is free). Want to join the millions of people around the world who know how to solve their cubes? We teaches the algorithm details along with step-by-step showing each movement. Privacy policy: https://www.dropbox.com/s/w59hfexj5xczf77/cube.md Terms of use: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bdw5mpnqdaypq8t8sa4ja/cube.md?rlkey=prxic5reiy2ujlrg365blfrhz

About

Pocket Cube Solver

Solve your 2x2 pocket cube with ease. Input your cube's current state and receive step-by-step instructions to solve it. Helpful videos are included for guidance.

Highlights
  • 2x2 pocket cube solver
  • Input cube state
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Helpful video tutorials
  • Simple graphics and interface
Features
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This app is for anyone who wants to solve the 2X2 pocket cube. Just enter in what your cube looks like and the app will solve it. The graphics and the app are simple; all you have to do is follow the instructions. There’s also helpful videos you can watch if you don’t quite understand how to use the app. Matt and Morgan (my kids who are 11 and 9) can show you exactly what to do from start to finish! Hope you give the app a try – and solve that cube!

Screenshots

Rubix Cube Solver4 screens
Pocket Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rubix Cube Solver at 4.4 against Pocket Cube Solver's 2.7. Rubix Cube Solver also leads on ratings volume (51K vs 555) and review sentiment (68% vs 46%). Pocket Cube Solver's advantage is iOS requirement (11 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Rubix Cube Solver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Pocket Cube Solver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rubix Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubix Cube Solver has 51K ratings behind it against 555, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Rubix Cube Solver's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pocket Cube Solver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubix Cube Solver ships an update every 2 weeks, Pocket Cube Solver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rubix Cube Solver versus Pocket Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubix Cube SolverPocket Cube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (51K ratings) — better2.7 (555 ratings)
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews — better45.6% of reviews
Number of ratings51K — better555
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas LtdaMC2 Tech Services LLC

Customer experience

Rubix Cube Solver

All ratings51,085 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews1,731 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative26.9%

Pocket Cube Solver

All ratings555 ratings
Positive40.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative55.7%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative48.1%

User reviews

Rubix Cube Solver

From 51K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helps solve Rubik's cubes
  • 🚀 Fast solution process
  • 👍 Works well for 3x3 cubes
  • 👍 Useful for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paid features for larger cubes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance on some cubes
  • 🐛 Difficulty identifying misaligned pieces
  • 🔒 Requires manual color input

Pocket Cube Solver

From 555 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for solving 2x2 cubes
  • 🤩 Works as expected
  • 💡 Provides clear instructions
  • 🤟 Great for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate cube representation
  • 🤬 Doesn't work consistently
  • 😒 Requires watching ads
  • 🤔 Confusing interface

Bugs and requests

Rubix Cube Solver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Errors when cube colors are correctly entered
  • Incorrect solution steps for some cube configurations
  • Compatibility issues with certain cube models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to take photo of cube instead of manual input
  • More free options for different cube sizes
  • Step-by-step learning mode for solving algorithms
  • Indication of which pieces are misaligned

Pocket Cube Solver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezes on loading screen
  • Incorrect color detection
  • Cube state not updating properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for 3x3 cubes
  • Option to skip ads
  • Improved accuracy in cube representation

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Rubix Cube Solver

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription$3.991 Year
One-time5
  • Unlock all solvers$1.99
  • Premium Version$1.99
  • Premium Version$2.99
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  • Premium Version2 variants$3.99
  • Premium Version$9.99
1 purchases

Pocket Cube Solver

One-time1
  • Pocket Cube Solver$2.99

Questions

Is Rubix Cube Solver free?
Rubix Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Cube Solver free?
Pocket Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rubix Cube Solver or Pocket Cube Solver?
Rubix Cube Solver is rated higher. Rubix Cube Solver averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Pocket Cube Solver averages 2.7 from 555 ratings.
Do Rubix Cube Solver or Pocket Cube Solver have ads?
Neither Rubix Cube Solver nor Pocket Cube Solver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubix Cube Solver or Pocket Cube Solver?
Rubix Cube Solver ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pocket Cube Solver fortnightly. Most recently, Rubix Cube Solver was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pocket Cube Solver on July 12, 2026.

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