Cube CFOP vs Magic Cube Algorithms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube CFOP
Master the 3x3 cube with this comprehensive guide to the Fridrich method. Learn F2L, OLL, and PLL algorithms, save your favorites, and practice with daily flashcards. Designed for speedcubers by speedcubers.
- F2L (First 2 Layers) guide
- 1-Look & 2-Look OLL
- PLL (Permutation of Last Layer) algorithms
- Notations reference
- Favorites list with flashcards
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Cube CFOP - A complete guide to solving the 3x3 Cube using one of the most popular speedsolving methods, the Fridrich method. Features: 1. F2L (First 2 Layers) 2. 1-Look OLL & 2-Look OLL (Orientation of Last Layer) 3. PLL (Permutation of Last Layer) 4. Notations Page 5. A unique favourites list with daily flashcards Cube CFOP is an all in one application created for speedcubers by speedcubers. With 41 F2L cases, 51 OLL cases and 27 PLL cases, our application allows you to not only select the preferred algorithm for your case but also save these algorithms to your favourites list. We have partnered with KewbzUK - One of the largest speed cube shops in the UK to bring you this app.
Magic Cube Algorithms
Learn and master 3D magic cube solving algorithms with realistic 3D graphics and animations. Access a comprehensive library of algorithms, including F2L, OLL, PLL, and more. Personalize your cube colors and create custom sessions.
- Realistic 3D graphics and animation
- Comprehensive algorithm library (F2L, OLL, PLL, etc.)
- Add and share custom algorithms
- Create custom solving sessions
- Customize cube side colors
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An app that helps you learn the magic cube algorithms everywhere you go! -Realistic 3D graphics and animation -Contains every F2L, OLL and PLL -Contains every 4LLL -Contains every F2L Four Slot -Contains every CLL, EG1 and EG2 -Contains every Roux -Contains every EOLR -Contains every COLL -Contains every ZBLL -Contains every VLS -Contains every WV -You can add and share your own algorithms -You can add your own sessions -Customize the color of the six sides of the magic cube
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Cube Algorithms at every 4 weeks against Cube CFOP's every 3 months. Magic Cube Algorithms also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Cube CFOP's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Cube CFOP costs $1.99 and Magic Cube Algorithms $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cube CFOP holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 165 and 245 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Cube CFOP's written reviews are positive against 79% of Magic Cube Algorithms's.
Cube CFOP ships an update every 3 months, Magic Cube Algorithms every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube CFOP | Magic Cube Algorithms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (165 ratings) — better | 4.6 (245 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews — better | 79.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 165 | 245 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tuan Truong | 巍 赵 |
Customer experience
Cube CFOP
Magic Cube Algorithms
Bugs and requests
Cube CFOP
Reported bugs
1 issue- Animation doesn't work offline
Requested features
13 requests- Add 2 Look PLL option
- Sync between devices (iPhone/iPad)
- Setup generator for OLL, PLL
- 3D resolution animation
- How to read algorithms explanation
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- More advanced flashcard customization
- Option to disallow rotation moves
- Similar app for Roux method
- Include cross method explanation
- Add function to shuffle cube after solving
- Remove ads (paid version)
- Allow rotation of cube picture for different algs
- Reshuffle favorites and alg lists
Magic Cube Algorithms
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cube CFOP
No in-app purchases
Magic Cube Algorithms
No in-app purchases
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