# Solve The Cube 3D vs 3D Magic Cube Solver

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Magic Cube Solver at 4.4 against Solve The Cube 3D's 3.3. 3D Magic Cube Solver also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (823 vs 8). Solve The Cube 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3D Magic Cube Solver sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Solve The Cube 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

3D Magic Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Magic Cube Solver has 823 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Solve The Cube 3D's written reviews are positive against 55% of 3D Magic Cube Solver's.

Solve The Cube 3D ships an update every 8 months, 3D Magic Cube Solver every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solve The Cube 3D | 3D Magic Cube Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solve-the-cube-3d/id888262097/reviews) | **[4.4 (823 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-magic-cube-solver/id1537131696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **823** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **55.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justo Salcedo Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/563553166) | [小健 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521832312) |

## What reviewers say

### Solve The Cube 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solve-the-cube-3d/id888262097)

Learn to solve a 3D cube with a simplified 7-step method. Focus on memorizing easy move sequences rather than complex theory. Ideal for beginners looking for a fun and straightforward approach to mastering the puzzle.

**Highlights:** Simplified 7-step solving method, Easy-to-learn movements, Focus on move sequences, Beginner-friendly approach, Step-by-step explanations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 3D Magic Cube Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-magic-cube-solver/id1537131696)

Solve real-world cubes using your phone's camera or play with a virtual 3D cube. Offers step-by-step solutions for various cube sizes and interactive gameplay with AI hints.

**Highlights:** Solve real cubes with camera, Manual color input, Play virtual 3D cubes, Supports 2x2 to 7x7 cubes, AI hints for solving, Auto-save game progress

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solves Rubik's cubes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Accurate scanning
- 👍 Detailed step-by-step solutions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanning issues
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🔒 Paid app with ads
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all cube sizes

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning not working in certain lighting conditions
- App crashes when trying to solve certain cubes
- Incorrect solutions provided for some cube states

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Rubik's cube sizes (4x4, 5x5, etc.)
- Improve scanning reliability
- Reduce ads or provide ad-free option
- Add ability to save/load cube states


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solve The Cube 3D free?

Solve The Cube 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 3D Magic Cube Solver free?

3D Magic Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solve The Cube 3D or 3D Magic Cube Solver?

3D Magic Cube Solver is rated higher. Solve The Cube 3D averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while 3D Magic Cube Solver averages 4.4 from 823 ratings.

### Do Solve The Cube 3D or 3D Magic Cube Solver have ads?

3D Magic Cube Solver shows ads; Solve The Cube 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solve The Cube 3D or 3D Magic Cube Solver?

Solve The Cube 3D ships an update every 8 months, and 3D Magic Cube Solver every 10 days. Most recently, Solve The Cube 3D was updated on October 5, 2026 and 3D Magic Cube Solver on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
