# Puzzle School vs Cube Algorithms X

The clearest difference is price: Puzzle School at Free against Cube Algorithms X's $5.99. Puzzle School also leads on ratings volume (622 vs 32). Cube Algorithms X's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Puzzle School is free to download; Cube Algorithms X costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Puzzle School against 4.8 for Cube Algorithms X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle School has 622 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Puzzle School's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cube Algorithms X's.

Puzzle School ships an update every 2 months, Cube Algorithms X every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle School | Cube Algorithms X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-school-3d-cube-tutor/id1228471305/reviews) | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-algorithms-x/id1546834302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **622** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 122 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FS GIIKER TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228471304) | [巍 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136527068) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-school-3d-cube-tutor/id1228471305)

Learn to solve a scrambled cube with step-by-step 3D animated lessons.  Discover creative patterns to design your cube and track your progress with a professional timer.

**Highlights:** Quick cube solver, Cube pattern designs, Beginner's 3D lessons, Cube timer, Step-by-step solving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful for beginners
- 💡 Excellent tutorials and guidance
- 🚀 Fast cube solving/restoration
- 🆓 No payment required (for some)
- 🤩 Makes cubing easy and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Ads can be intrusive
- ⚠️ Limited energy/bolts for solving
- 🐛 Network errors when watching ads
- 🐛 Some cubes not solvable
- 🐛 Doesn't work with 2x2 cube

**Reported bugs**

- Network error when trying to watch ads
- App does not work with 2x2 cube
- Tutorial issue with yellow cross leads to infinite loop
- Some cubes are not restorable

**Requested features**

- Add camera input for color selection
- More languages available
- Add 4x4 and 5x5 cube support
- Add more tutorials/formula explanations
- Remove ads or reduce ad energy cost


### Cube Algorithms X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-algorithms-x/id1546834302)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive collection of algorithms for various magic cube puzzles. It features realistic 3D graphics, custom session creation, and support for iCloud synchronization. Learn and master complex cube solving techniques with detailed tutorials.

**Highlights:** Supports 2x2x2 to 4x4x4 cubes, Includes F2L, OLL, PLL, and more, Realistic 3D graphics and animation, Create custom algorithm sessions, iCloud synchronization, Customizable puzzle and fingertrick colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle School free?

Puzzle School is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cube Algorithms X free?

Cube Algorithms X costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle School or Cube Algorithms X?

Cube Algorithms X is rated higher. Puzzle School averages 4.7 out of 5 from 622 ratings, while Cube Algorithms X averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do Puzzle School or Cube Algorithms X have ads?

Neither Puzzle School nor Cube Algorithms X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle School or Cube Algorithms X?

Puzzle School ships an update every 2 months, and Cube Algorithms X every 3 months. Most recently, Puzzle School was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cube Algorithms X on September 23, 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.*