# Rubix Cube Solver vs Cube Solver & Timer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rubix Cube Solver | Cube Solver & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubix-cube-solver/id784085951/reviews)** | [4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 391 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### Rubix Cube Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubix-cube-solver/id784085951)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock all solvers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 移除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 购买魔方还原器 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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