# Magic Cube Puzzle 3D vs Cube Solver & Timer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cube Puzzle 3D | Cube Solver & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-3d/id911550133/reviews)** | [4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 391 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QURAI SOFTWARE - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/911550136) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## 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 Solver & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 移除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 购买魔方还原器 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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