Rubix Cube Solver vs NexCube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
NexCube
This app allows users to time their puzzle cube solves, track personal bests, and analyze performance with detailed statistics. It features a unique competition mode for head-to-head battles and solo modes for various cube sizes.
- Official puzzle cube timing
- Competition Mode for battles
- Solo Mode for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4
- Unique scrambles
- Detailed solve time statistics
- Performance trend analysis
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Now available: the Official NexCube App to measure, store and analyse your best solve times. Unique is the Competition Mode in the app! You can instantly start a battle on your phone and record both times. PUZZLE CUBE TIMING ◆ The Official NexCube App ◆ Competition Mode: Battle with friends on one phone! ◆ Solo Mode: record your best 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 cube times. ◆ Scrambles: get unique scrambles each time you play. STATISTICS & LEADERBOARDS ◆ Review your best times ◆ Replay specific scrambles. ◆ See average times, 3 out of 5, 10 out of 12, last 50 and more statistics. ◆ See if you are improving over time with trends icons.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rubix Cube Solver at 4.4 against NexCube's 3.0. Rubix Cube Solver also leads on ratings volume (51K vs 4) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). NexCube's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Rubix Cube Solver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. NexCube asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rubix Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubix Cube Solver has 51K ratings behind it against 4, 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 50% of NexCube's.
Rubix Cube Solver ships an update every 2 weeks, NexCube monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rubix Cube Solver | NexCube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (51K ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 51K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda | Goliath BV |
Customer experience
Rubix Cube Solver
NexCube
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
NexCube
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rubix Cube Solver
- Yearly subscription$3.991 Year
- 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
NexCube
No in-app purchases
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