Comparison

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D vs Cube Solver & Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D

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
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Famous puzzle is on your phone! The objective is to return each face of the cube to its initial state. It trains logic, concentration and patience. App features: * Most popular puzzles are available: cube, pyramid and dodecahedron * Multiple puzzle sizes: from 2х2х2 to 20х20х20 * Built-in puzzle solver. Get hints and learn the solving algorithms! (available for 3x3x3 cube) * Realistic 3D graphics and animation * Simple and handy controls * Free cube rotation in all axes * Achievements and leaderboards. Share your time with the whole world! * It's FREE! Images from https://icons8.com were used. Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com were used.

About

Cube Solver & Timer

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
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Cube Solver – Your Ultimate Cube Companion CAMERA SCAN & INSTANT SOLVE Point your camera at any scrambled 3x3 cube and get step-by-step solving instructions in seconds. Our advanced recognition technology reads your cube's colors accurately, even in low light. 100+ VIRTUAL PUZZLES TO MASTER From classic 2x2 and 3x3 cubes to challenging 4x4, 5x5, Pyraminx, Megaminx, and shape mods – explore an incredible variety of twisty puzzles. Practice anytime without carrying physical cubes. LEARN & IMPROVE Follow intuitive 3D animations that guide you through each move. Track your solve times, set personal records, and climb global leaderboards. Perfect for beginners learning their first solve or speedcubers training for competition. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE • Works offline – practice anywhere • Global, local & friends leaderboards • Daily challenges with rewards • Scramble generator for fair practice • Clean, intuitive interface Download now and solve any cube like a pro! Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D4 screens
Cube Solver & Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Cube Puzzle 3D at 4.7 against Cube Solver & Timer's 4.0. Magic Cube Puzzle 3D also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 54%) and ratings volume (45K vs 391). Cube Solver & Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magic Cube Puzzle 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Cube Puzzle 3D has 45K ratings behind it against 391, 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 54% of Cube Solver & Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D ships an update every 3 months, Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magic Cube Puzzle 3D versus Cube Solver & Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Cube Puzzle 3DCube Solver & Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings) — better4.0 (391 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings45K — better391
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQURAI SOFTWARE - FZCOZeroPlay Ltd.

Customer experience

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D

All ratings44,623 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews1,451 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative10.3%

Cube Solver & Timer

All ratings339 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative37.0%

User reviews

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D

From 45K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Cube Solver & Timer

From 391 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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)

Bugs and requests

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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 Solver & Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Magic Cube Puzzle 3D

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99
13 purchases

Cube Solver & Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 移除广告$1.99
  • 10,000 Coins$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Unlock All$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
  • 100,000 Coins$19.99
  • 购买魔方还原器$79.99

Questions

Is Magic Cube Puzzle 3D free?
Magic Cube Puzzle 3D 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, Magic Cube Puzzle 3D or Cube Solver & Timer?
Magic Cube Puzzle 3D is rated higher. Magic Cube Puzzle 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 from 391 ratings.
Do Magic Cube Puzzle 3D or Cube Solver & Timer have ads?
Both Magic Cube Puzzle 3D and Cube Solver & Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Cube Puzzle 3D or Cube Solver & Timer?
Magic Cube Puzzle 3D ships an update every 3 months, and Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Cube Puzzle 3D was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cube Solver & Timer on October 5, 2026.

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