# Magic Cube Puzzle 3D vs Cube AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Cube Puzzle 3D at 84% against Cube AR's 23%. Magic Cube Puzzle 3D also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (45K vs 3K). Cube AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Cube Puzzle 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Cube Puzzle 3D has 45K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Magic Cube Puzzle 3D's written reviews are positive against 23% of Cube AR's.

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D ships an update every 3 months, Cube AR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cube Puzzle 3D | Cube AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-3d/id911550133/reviews)** | [2.1 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 23.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QURAI SOFTWARE - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/911550136) | [Pin-Chou Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269336346) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Cube Puzzle 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-3d/id911550133)

Experience the classic cube puzzle on your mobile device. Train your logic, concentration, and patience by returning each face of the cube to its original state. Explore various puzzle types and sizes with realistic graphics and helpful solving tools.

**Highlights:** Multiple puzzle types (cube, pyramid, dodecahedron), Various puzzle sizes (2x2x2 to 20x20x20), Built-in puzzle solver and hints, Realistic 3D graphics and animation, Achievements and leaderboards, Free cube rotation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth cube controls
- 🚀 Wide variety of cube sizes
- 💡 Ability to solve cubes virtually
- 🚀 Efficient use of screen space
- 👍 Easy to navigate and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to precisely control cube rotation
- 📺 Frequent ads can be disruptive
- 🔍 Challenging to solve larger cubes

**Reported bugs**

- Cube randomly spins out of control after ads
- Difficulty in selecting the correct face to turn
- Inconsistent cube orientation after certain moves

**Requested features**

- Add more puzzle types (e.g. skewb, square-1)
- Implement a tutorial mode to teach solving techniques
- Allow users to create custom cube sizes
- Add a 'solve' button to automatically solve the cube


### Cube AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347)

This app simplifies solving a cube puzzle by using augmented reality. It detects your cube and provides visual, step-by-step arrow guidance directly on the puzzle, making it easy to learn and master.

**Highlights:** Auto cube detection, Effortless scanning, Guiding arrows, Front/back camera flexibility, Final layer mastery (paid)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Final Layer Solution | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solved cube in 7 minutes
- 👍 Worked perfectly
- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Figured out how to solve
- 👍 Helped solve cube

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Have to pay for final layer
- 🐛 Scanning issues
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all cubes
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive for a cube solver

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent scanning
- Fails to detect cube
- Doesn't work in certain lighting
- Freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Support for 2x2, 4x4, 5x5 cubes
- Teach algorithms and solving logic
- Make final layer free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Cube Puzzle 3D free?

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

### Is Cube AR free?

Cube AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Cube Puzzle 3D or Cube AR?

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D is rated higher. Magic Cube Puzzle 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Cube AR averages 2.1 from 3K ratings.

### Do Magic Cube Puzzle 3D or Cube AR have ads?

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D shows ads; Cube AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Cube Puzzle 3D or Cube AR?

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D ships an update every 3 months, and Cube AR every 6 months. Most recently, Magic Cube Puzzle 3D was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cube AR on September 19, 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.*