Item: Cube Solver 3D
Rating: 90
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

When I first loaded up Cube Solver 3D, I expected a puzzle game with escalating levels and gameplay design. Instead, what I found is essentially a digital Swiss Army knife for solving physical Rubik's cubes. You input your scrambled cube's colors via camera scanning or manual entry, and the app calculates the optimal sequence of turns to solve it. From a technical standpoint, the 3D rendering is crisp, responsive, and handles rotations smoothly without stuttering.

However, evaluating this as a game is difficult because it's fundamentally a utility tool. Once you use it to cheat on your physical cube a few times or learn the beginner algorithms, the novelty wears off quickly unless you are genuinely committed to speedcubing. At 40, my patience for digital cheat tools is low, though I respect the clean programming behind it. It's a well-made application for a very specific niche audience, but it lacks the soul and engagement of a true video game.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Accurate and fast algorithm generation for solving physical cubes
Smooth 3D virtual cube simulation and practice mode
Clean, modern interface with helpful visual step indicators

Functions primarily as a utility tool rather than a traditional game
Limited long-term engagement once you learn the core algorithms
Monetization and ad prompts can interrupt the workflow

Technical Report

Performance: Smooth 60 FPS rendering in 3D views with responsive touch controls and fast camera scanning.

Accessibility:

Colorblind Mode
Difficulty Presets

Audience Fit

Buy if: You own a physical Rubik's cube and want a reliable digital guide to learn algorithms and solve it.

Skip if: You are looking for an immersive puzzle video game with levels, narrative, or structured progression.

Similar Games:

Globals
Magic Cube 3D
Asolver

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, a 40-year-old conservative veteran gamer who values substance over flash and is notoriously tough on review scores.
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 4 hours
Status: Tested all solving modes and camera scanning features

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

1673039373

Free4+★4.8 251459 reviews

Author : LOLAGRE

Pubish Date : Wed Jul 10 2024

Last Update Date : Fri Aug 14 2026

Support Languages : English, Arabic, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Genres :

Version 5.0.4Fri Aug 14 2026

v5.0.4
- New colorblind-friendly color theme on the 2x2, 4x4 and 5x5 cubes, Tower 2x2x3, Pyraminx, Skewb, Ivy Cube and Dino Cube
- New themes for the Mirror Cube 2x2
- When the colors entered for the 3x3 cube are wrong, the app now shows how to correct them
- Improved translations
v5.0.3
- New puzzle: the Kilominx!
- Faster app startup
- Display fixes on small screens
- Improved design: buttons, color picker and puzzle selection
- Accessibility improvements
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Stuck on a cube? Get the 3D solution in seconds.
THE ONLY APP IN THE WORLD THAT SOLVES THE 2x2 MIRROR CUBE
Simply describe your puzzle - the app does the rest.
- 2x2 family (Pocket, Mirror & Tower Cube): solved in 14 moves or fewer
- 3x3 Cube: solved in about 27 moves
- 4x4 Cube: solved in about 63 moves
- 5x5 Cube: solved in about 260 moves
- Skewb: solved in 11 moves maximum
- Skewb Diamond: solved in 10 moves maximum
- Pyraminx: solved in 11 moves
- Ivy Cube: solved in 8 moves maximum
SPEEDCUBING MODE
Challenge yourself with random scrambles, a built-in timer, and detailed statistics. Track your best times and improve your performance session after session.
LEARN, CREATE & EXPLORE PATTERNS
Follow step-by-step lessons to learn solving techniques from scratch. Then go further: create your own patterns or reproduce iconic designs - country flags and classics included. An original way to turn your cube into a canvas.
MULTIPLE CUBE DESIGNS
Choose from several visual styles, including a colorblind-friendly design - so everyone can enjoy cubing, whatever their vision.
Download now and solve smarter.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 251459 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Cube Solver 3D by LOLAGRE is an all-in-one companion utility for speedcubers and puzzle enthusiasts. The app allows users to input their puzzle's exact color configuration to generate optimal step-by-step solutions for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, Skewb, Pyraminx, and Mirror cubes. Beyond solving stuck puzzles, Cube Solver 3D offers step-by-step tutorials, interactive 3D virtual cubes, speedcubing timers with scramble histories, and custom pattern designers.