Comparison

Cube CFOP vs Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • F2L (First 2 Layers) guide
  • 1-Look & 2-Look OLL
  • PLL (Permutation of Last Layer) algorithms
  • Notations reference
  • Favorites list with flashcards
Features
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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.

About

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

Learn to solve a Rubik's Cube with interactive 3D lessons, an auto-solver, and a virtual coach. Track your progress with a pro timer and discover fun cube patterns. Gamified learning with achievements and streaks makes mastering the puzzle engaging.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D tutorials
  • Smart auto-solver
  • 3D practice mode
  • Pro speedcubing timer
  • Create cube patterns
  • Gamified learning with achievements
Features
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Finally solve the Rubik's Cube, and actually understand how. This app turns the world's most iconic puzzle into something you can master in a single afternoon. No memorizing 50-page PDFs. No pausing and rewinding YouTube videos. Just clear, interactive 3D lessons that walk you through every move. FROM YOUR FIRST SOLVE TO YOUR FASTEST Pick up the cube for the first time and solve it today. Already solving? Sharpen your technique and crush your personal best. WHAT'S INSIDE • NEW — Camera Scanner. Point your camera at the cube and the solver reads the colors automatically. No more tapping in 54 stickers by hand. • Step-by-Step 3D Tutorials. 7 stages from "what's a Rubik's Cube?" to a full solve, every move animated in 3D. Zero guesswork. • Instant Auto-Solver. Stuck? Paint your cube's colors on screen and get the exact solution, move by move, in seconds. • 3D Practice Mode. Spin a virtual cube with auto-scrambles and build real muscle memory without wearing out your physical cube. • Speedcubing Timer. Official scrambles, full solve history, and Personal Best tracking. See yourself get faster. • 15+ Cube Patterns. Checkerboard, Superflip, Tetris, and more. Learn to create show-stopping designs. • Notation Guide. F, B, U, D, R, L finally make sense, with animated demos for every move and combo. STAY MOTIVATED • Meet Cubey, your animated coach who celebrates every milestone • Level up, earn badges, and complete daily challenges • Build a solving streak and watch your stats climb • Share beautiful achievement cards with friends WORKS EVERYWHERE • 36 languages with full RTL support • No account required Stop staring at a scrambled cube. Start solving it. Download now. Your first solve is closer than you think.

Screenshots

Cube CFOP4 screens
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial at Free against Cube CFOP's $1.99. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 165). Cube CFOP's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 52%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial is free to download; Cube CFOP costs $1.99 up front. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube CFOP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube CFOP holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial has 3.3K ratings behind it against 165, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Cube CFOP's written reviews are positive against 52% of Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube CFOP ships an update every 3 months, Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Cube CFOP versus Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube CFOPRubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (165 ratings) — better4.6 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews — better51.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1653.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuan TruongItiel Maimon

Customer experience

Cube CFOP

All ratings165 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.3%

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

All ratings3,326 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative42.0%

User reviews

Cube CFOP

From 165 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for learning CFOP
  • 👍 Useful for practicing algos
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Helps with speed cubing
  • 👍 Easy to understand

Room to improve

  • 👎 Not for absolute beginners
  • 👎 F2L explanation lacking
  • 👎 Animation not offline
  • 👎 Flashcards limited to favorites

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for solving Rubik's cubes
  • 💡 Provides step-by-step instructions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or incomplete solutions
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features
  • 💸 Too many ads

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

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Incorrect or inconsistent step-by-step instructions
  • Inability to fully solve the Rubik's cube

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced solving algorithms
  • Ability to solve cubes with twisted corners
  • Interactive tutorials with animations

In-app purchases

None

Cube CFOP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

One-time1
  • Premium – Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Cube CFOP free?
Cube CFOP costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial free?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube CFOP or Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial?
Cube CFOP is rated higher. Cube CFOP averages 4.8 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Cube CFOP or Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial have ads?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial shows ads; Cube CFOP does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube CFOP or Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial?
Cube CFOP ships an update every 3 months, and Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial every 2 months. Most recently, Cube CFOP was updated on September 22, 2026 and Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial on September 19, 2026.

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