Comparison

Cube CFOP vs Cube Algorithms X

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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Learn CFOP, the most popular speedcubing method, one case at a time. Every F2L, OLL and PLL algorithm, with flashcards, quizzes and a timed drill to make them stick. EVERY CASE OF CFOP • 41 F2L, 57 OLL and 21 PLL cases, plus 2-Look OLL and 2-Look PLL to get you started. • Alternative algorithms for many cases: pick the one that suits your hands, or write your own. The editor checks that it solves the case. • Watch any algorithm on a 3D cube, and tap a move to play up to it. • See any F2L, OLL or PLL case from each of its four angles, and write the algorithm for that angle, or create it from your Front one. • Setup moves for each case, and room for your own alias and note. • Search by name, alias, group or note. LEARN WITH FLASHCARDS • Add the cases you are working on to Learning. • Spaced repetition brings each card back when it is due. Grade it Again, Hard, Good or Easy. • Practice your hard, new or random cards whenever you like. • Report: a heat map of your study days, your streak, and what is due in the next 7 days. PRACTICE UNTIL IT IS AUTOMATIC • OLL and PLL Recognition Quizzes: name the case from its pattern, against the clock. • 2-Sided PLL Quiz: name the PLL case from the top and the two sides you see, as on the cube in your hands. • Random AUF and Random Front Color: meet each case with its top layer turned, and in every color. • F2L Corner Quiz: name the sticker a corner hides. • Execution Drill: time a case and beat your best. GUIDES • The CFOP method step by step: Overview, Cross, F2L, OLL and PLL. The Cross guide starts from the daisy, for a first cross. • Example Solve: watch one whole solve on the 3D cube, with every step and case named. • Notation, with every move shown on a cube. • Finger Patterns: the triggers and grips behind fast turning. MADE FOR THE WAY YOU CUBE • Your color scheme and the way you hold the cube. • Light, Dark or System appearance. • English, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese or German, switched right in the app. • iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo, with two-column layouts on wide screens and hardware keyboard shortcuts. One purchase. No ads, no subscription, no account and no usage analytics.

About

Cube Algorithms X

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
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Algorithms X is a powerful Magic Cube Algorithms tool for cubers and users who want to learn Magic Cube Features - Support iCloud, Sync your custom algorithm session - Support 2x2x2, 3x3x3, 4x4x4, Pyraminx, Megaminx, Square1, Skewb - Realistic 3D graphics and animation - You can create your own sessions(all puzzle) - Contains every F2L, OLL and PLL - Contains every 4LLL - Contains every Ortege - Contains every CLL EG1 EG2 - Contains every COLL, WV, SV, ZBLL, CMLL - Contains Pyraminx Intermediate and L4E - Contains Square1 Intermediate and Advanced - Contains Skewb Algorithms and Megaminx Algorithms - Customize all color of puzzle - Customize fingertrick colors Privacy Policy: https://res.kdcubeapp.com/algorithmsx_privacy.html Support: andzhaov@gmail.com

Screenshots

Cube CFOP4 screens
Cube Algorithms X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cube CFOP at $2.99 against Cube Algorithms X's $5.99. Cube CFOP also leads on ratings volume (166 vs 32). Cube Algorithms X's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Cube CFOP costs $2.99 and Cube Algorithms X $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cube CFOP against 4.8 for Cube Algorithms X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube CFOP has 166 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Cube CFOP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cube Algorithms X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cube CFOP versus Cube Algorithms X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube CFOPCube Algorithms X
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.8 (166 ratings)4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings166 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB14 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperTuan Truong巍 赵

Customer experience

Cube CFOP

All ratings166 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%

Cube Algorithms X

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cube Algorithms X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cube CFOP

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Algorithms X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube CFOP free?
Cube CFOP costs $2.99, 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, Cube CFOP or Cube Algorithms X?
Cube Algorithms X is rated higher. Cube CFOP averages 4.8 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Cube Algorithms X averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do Cube CFOP or Cube Algorithms X have ads?
Neither Cube CFOP nor Cube Algorithms X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube CFOP or Cube Algorithms X?
Cube CFOP ships an update every 3 months, and Cube Algorithms X every 3 months. Most recently, Cube CFOP was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cube Algorithms X on November 1, 2026.

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