Help your kid
finally solve their 3x3 cube.
Without fighting YouTube tutorials. CubeUnstuck scans their real puzzle, speaks each step out loud, and shows exactly what to turn. No reading notation, no restarting from scratch.
Looking for a generic solver? Try our Free Rubik's Cube Camera Solver.
Turn meltdowns into magic.
You hold the camera.
They turn the layers.
You both get the win.
Why generic YouTube tutorials fail your kids
They move too fast
Videos assume kids can watch a screen and twist a physical object perfectly at the same time. They get lost in seconds.
Confusing "Math"
Written guides require kids to memorize abstract notation like "R U R' U'". It feels like homework, not a fun game.
One mistake = Game Over
If they bump a layer the wrong way on Step 6, a static video can't help them recover. They have to scramble and start over.
Built for kids.
Kid-proofed for parents.
Listen instead of reading
Our tutor speaks every step out loud ("Turn the right face up"), so your child can keep both eyes on the physical cube.
Visual 3D Arrows
No guessing which way is "clockwise." A spinning 3D halo appears exactly over the face they need to turn on their screen.
Knows when the cube is impossible
If a piece pops out and gets put back backward, the puzzle is impossible to solve. We detect this instantly and tell you which piece to fix.
Never Start From Zero
If your child gets lost, you don't have to restart. Just re-scan the cube, and we figure out the new best way to finish from there. No restarting from step one.
Three quick steps to a first solve
Grab their scrambled cube
Works best with classic 3x3 puzzle cubes that have black borders around the colored pieces.
Open CubeUnstuck & Scan
No app to install. Just tap 'Start' in your browser and point the camera at the cube. We'll show a 3D version of it on your screen.
Listen and Turn
Let your child follow the voice and 3D arrows. If they bump a piece the wrong way, just rescan and keep going.
Loved by kids.
A relief for parents.
Mark T.
Dad of 2
"I watched my 9-year-old go from 'this is impossible' to 'I did it!' in one afternoon. And I didn't have to learn a single algorithm to help him."
Elena R.
Mom of a 7yo
"The fact that it tells you exactly what to turn out loud is brilliant. My son just watched the screen and followed the arrows. No reading required."
James L.
Uncle
"I bought the cube as a gift and felt terrible when my nephew got frustrated. This app saved the day. The 'rescan' feature when he messed up a move is magic."
Common Parent Questions
What age is this for?
Most kids around 7–14 can use it with very little help. Younger kids may just need you to hold the camera/device and help them keep orientation.
Do we need to install an app?
No. CubeUnstuck runs completely in your web browser. Just open the link on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or Chromebook.
What if my child messes up a move?
Just rescan the cube. The tutor finds a new way to the finish line from right where they are. You never have to restart from the beginning.
Does it work with any cube?
It works with almost any standard 3x3 puzzle cube. For the best camera scanning results, classic cubes with black plastic borders around the colored stickers work best. (Compatible with the Rubik's® brand).