Comparison

Rubix Cube Solver vs Cube Solver & Timer

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

Cube Solver & Timer

Solve any scrambled 3x3 cube instantly with camera scanning and step-by-step instructions. Practice over 100 virtual puzzles, track your progress, and compete on leaderboards. Learn new techniques and improve your solve times.

Highlights
  • Camera scan for instant solving
  • Step-by-step solving instructions
  • 100+ virtual puzzles (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, etc.)
  • 3D animation guidance
  • Solve time tracking and leaderboards
  • Offline functionality
  • Daily challenges
Features
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Cube Solver – Your Ultimate Cube Companion CAMERA SCAN & INSTANT SOLVE Point your camera at any scrambled 3x3 cube and get step-by-step solving instructions in seconds. Our advanced recognition technology reads your cube's colors accurately, even in low light. 100+ VIRTUAL PUZZLES TO MASTER From classic 2x2 and 3x3 cubes to challenging 4x4, 5x5, Pyraminx, Megaminx, and shape mods – explore an incredible variety of twisty puzzles. Practice anytime without carrying physical cubes. LEARN & IMPROVE Follow intuitive 3D animations that guide you through each move. Track your solve times, set personal records, and climb global leaderboards. Perfect for beginners learning their first solve or speedcubers training for competition. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE • Works offline – practice anywhere • Global, local & friends leaderboards • Daily challenges with rewards • Scramble generator for fair practice • Clean, intuitive interface Download now and solve any cube like a pro! Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Rubix Cube Solver4 screens
Cube Solver & Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rubix Cube Solver at none against Cube Solver & Timer's shown. Rubix Cube Solver also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (51K vs 391). Cube Solver & Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Cube Solver & Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubix Cube Solver has 51K ratings behind it against 391, 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 54% of Cube Solver & Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubix Cube Solver ships an update every 2 weeks, Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rubix Cube Solver versus Cube Solver & Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubix Cube SolverCube Solver & Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (51K ratings) — better4.0 (391 ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings51K — better391
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas LtdaZeroPlay Ltd.

Customer experience

Rubix Cube Solver

All ratings51,085 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews1,753 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative26.8%

Cube Solver & Timer

All ratings339 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative37.0%

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

Cube Solver & Timer

From 391 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Many cool Rubik's cubes of many sizes
  • 👍 Good for practice before getting a real cube
  • 👍 Lots of puzzle variations (pyraminx, skewb, etc.)
  • 👍 Ability to customize cube colors
  • 👍 Online features (view/like other solves)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy turning/controls on some puzzles
  • 🤖 Too many intrusive ads
  • 💰 In-app purchases don't always work as expected
  • 🔒 Inappropriate ads shown
  • 🤔 Difficulty solving larger cubes (e.g. 50x50)

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

Cube Solver & Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Solution not found for some puzzles
  • Inability to turn/solve cubes as expected
  • Restore purchases/unlock all cubes feature not working
  • Ads blocking app functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more cube sizes/variations (e.g. megaminx, tuttminx)
  • Improve gesture recognition, especially for oddly-shaped puzzles
  • Reduce ad frequency and improve ad experience
  • Add replay/save feature for solves
  • Improve leaderboard and online features

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
13 purchases

Cube Solver & Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 移除广告$1.99
  • 10,000 Coins$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Unlock All$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
  • 100,000 Coins$19.99
  • 购买魔方还原器$79.99

Questions

Is Rubix Cube Solver free?
Rubix Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Solver & Timer free?
Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rubix Cube Solver or Cube Solver & Timer?
Rubix Cube Solver is rated higher. Rubix Cube Solver averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 from 391 ratings.
Do Rubix Cube Solver or Cube Solver & Timer have ads?
Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Rubix Cube Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, Rubix Cube Solver or Cube Solver & Timer?
Rubix Cube Solver ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rubix Cube Solver was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cube Solver & Timer on October 5, 2026.

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