# Magic Cube Puzzle 3D vs Patterns for Magic Cube

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Cube Puzzle 3D at 84% against Patterns for Magic Cube's 21%. Magic Cube Puzzle 3D also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (45K vs 122). Patterns for Magic Cube's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Cube Puzzle 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Patterns for Magic Cube 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 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Cube Puzzle 3D has 45K ratings behind it against 122, 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 21% of Patterns for Magic Cube's.

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D ships an update every 3 months, Patterns for Magic Cube fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cube Puzzle 3D | Patterns for Magic Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-3d/id911550133/reviews)** | [2.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 20.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QURAI SOFTWARE - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/911550136) | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) |

## 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


### Patterns for Magic Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457)

Discover and solve a wide variety of patterns for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, and 5x5 cubes. Users can share their own patterns, with some advanced designs available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Solve patterns for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 cubes, Countless pattern designs, User pattern sharing, In-app purchases for premium patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to pass time
- 👍 Patterns are cute
- 👍 Easy to submit feedback
- 👍 Solves any cube
- 👍 Works if colors are understood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Most patterns cost money
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💸 Patterns found online for free
- 💸 Only 3 free patterns
- 💸 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open
- App crashes
- Patterns don't work
- App mixes up cube
- Color mistakes

**Requested features**

- More free patterns
- Make more patterns free
- Include scramble feature
- Support for 6x6 cubes
- Make all patterns free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Cube Puzzle 3D free?

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

### Is Patterns for Magic Cube free?

Patterns for Magic Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D is rated higher. Magic Cube Puzzle 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Patterns for Magic Cube averages 2.2 from 122 ratings.

### Do Magic Cube Puzzle 3D or Patterns for Magic Cube have ads?

Both Magic Cube Puzzle 3D and Patterns for Magic Cube show ads.

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

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D ships an update every 3 months, and Patterns for Magic Cube fortnightly. Most recently, Magic Cube Puzzle 3D was updated on September 25, 2026 and Patterns for Magic Cube on August 18, 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.*