If you’re part of the Rubik’s Cube community or thinking of joining one, having an application on your mobile assists you in different ways. Ranging from ameliorating or improving your solving techniques to timing your moves, these applications can assist you out. Here are the top-rated Rubik’s Cube applications that you can download on both Android and iOS. Let’s begin.
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Magic Cube Puzzle 3D:
The application supports Rubik’s Cubes sized from 2*2*2 to 8*8*8, Pyramid, and Dodecahedron styles. Also, you get a timer option to time your moves and put it on social media. You can also connect with Google Play Games and check out the leader board scores of all the players.
The biggest issue with the Rubik’s Cube games on phones is replicating the movement, which is right for every 3D object on a 2D screen. However, comparing to other Rubik’s Cube games, Cube Rubik has better UI and UX and also understands your swipes better.
Download Magic Cube Puzzle 3D ( Android | iOS)
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FlatCube:
FlatCube is a modified 2D version of a traditional Rubik’s cube. You get a 3*3 square with colors placed in unspecified or random places, and you need to put in order them by placing every color in a column or a row. Same as Rubik’s Cube, when you move any block, the whole row will be running either vertically or horizontally as per your movement. It is like solving one face of the Rubik’s Cube. As the levels progress, you’ll get 4*4, 5*5, and 7*7 cubes to solve.
For some cause, this app is not obtainable on the Play Store. So, you required to download the APK file and install it.
Download Flatcube (Android )
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Cube Algorithms:
Cube Algorithm is an application that shows you ample formulas in every step of solving Rubik’s Cube. It also shows you various techniques like 4LLL, CFOP, COLL, F2L, etc. The representation process is good, but you require to have a bit of an idea of what these methods are before even using the app.
For instance, if you’ve chosen the CFOP method, which is the most popular technique for solving Rubik’s Cube. It divides the process into 3 Parts like F2L, OLL, and PLL, as you expect in the CFOP method. Now it will show you every scenario you can face in F2L and by clicking on it.
This application can’t be the one-stop destination for becoming a pro. Still, the combination of YouTube videos to learn about methods, and this Cube Algorithms application to implement techniques can do wonders.
Download Cube Algorithms (Android | iOS)
Menu and tutorial screenshot from Cube algorithm
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Cube Timer:
Cube Timer is one of the most used applications for Rubik’s Cube players. Cube Timer is an application that is specially made for playing Rubik’s Cube. It is such a minimal app that offers a timer, lap times, and formula to shuffle. Instead of making a random shuffle, this application asks you to shuffle in a specific way. It also offers your Average scores and best score.
Cube Timer gives all the options on a single page; in this way, you can check everything without moving through various options.
Download Cube Timer (Android)
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Twisty Timer:
Twisty Timer is a kind of Pro Timer application which not just provides timer but also lap times, best score, and average score. You can find various timer options for different sections, such as OLL and PLL. Also, you can create categories to maintain multiple timers for multiple techniques. Twisty Timer also works with varying cubes like 7*7, pyramid, Clock, Megaminx, etc. You can even get a detailed view of your performance in graphs.
Briefly, this app offers all the features you need irrespective of which technique you use and which Cube you are solving.
Download Twisty Timer (Android | iOS)
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ASolver:
Asolver is an application that shows you the steps to solve a Rubik’s Cube. You need to show the six sides of the Cube to the app with the camera, and the application will show you the steps to solve it. The significant part is, it shows you the process in just 22 stages at maximum for a standard 3*3 cube.
Also, you have the option for multiple cubes such as Pyramid, Pocket cube, Megaminx, etc. The entire purpose of this app is to solve the Cube you have given and show you the perfect possible way to complete it, so it does not show the technique or explain the steps to complete.
Download ASolver (Android)
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Cube X:
CubeX, on the other hand, is also a kind of Asolver application. But it shows you ample options with multiple moves. Also, it shows you the formula for how it solved the Cube. The good part is, there is also a pattern solve option so that you can convert the Cube to different models and designs instead of just a resolved state.
However, CubeX only supports 3*3 cubes. If you have any other hub, you’ve to go with the ASolver app.
Download Cube X (Android)
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Magic Cube Solver:
Magic Cube solver is your Cube solving buddy for iOS. Just like the previous two apps, you need to show the Cube, and Magic Cube Solver solves it in less than 22 stages or less. This app also offers small guides on how to solve the Cube and how it performed the actions to solve it. Although Magic Cube Solver only supports 2*2, 3*3, 4*4, and void Cube.
Download Magic Cube Solver (iOS)
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Go Cube:
Go Cube is a 3*3 concrete cube that any cuber can desire of. It can connect with your mobile with a Go Cube application and tracks the cube movement. It has a timer that stops right away when you solve the Cube. Also, you can check statistics for every stage of solving the Cube and improve where you lack behind. If you’re a buddy with a Go Cube, you both can compete with each other lively online. Even you can compete with anyone who owns a GoCube called Gocube Community.
If you’re new, it’s easy to learn with a Go cube as it has amply tutorials that can explain the ways how you can solve the Cube from the current stage. It also contains a backlight to it or play at night or even to look cool.
Best Apps for Rubik’s Cube players on iOS and Android:
There are ample apps here for different purposes; you can check out your need and download the application. My go-to application is Twisty Timer; if you are starting, Cube Algorithms is the best way to start leaning. Or, if you want to solve the puzzle, you can check out Cube X and Magic Cube Solver. Cube games on the phone are not good, but if you’re going to play something on our mobile related to Cube, Flat Cube is a perfect lot option. So what’s your most-liked app, and what technique you usually use to solve the Cube?
