Comparison

Cube CFOP vs Pay Cat Learn

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

Pay Cat Learn

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Inside the Pay Cat Learn app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cube CFOP4 screens
Pay Cat Learn3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pay Cat Learn at Free against Cube CFOP's $1.99. Pay Cat Learn also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Cube CFOP's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Pay Cat Learn is free to download; Cube CFOP costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube CFOP ships an update every 3 months, Pay Cat Learn fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cube CFOP versus Pay Cat Learn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube CFOPPay Cat Learn
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (165 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings165 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuan TruongEmily Sudduth

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

Pay Cat Learn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cube CFOP

No in-app purchases

None

Pay Cat Learn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube CFOP free?
Cube CFOP costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pay Cat Learn free?
Pay Cat Learn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cube CFOP or Pay Cat Learn have ads?
Neither Cube CFOP nor Pay Cat Learn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube CFOP or Pay Cat Learn?
Cube CFOP ships an update every 3 months, and Pay Cat Learn fortnightly. Most recently, Cube CFOP was updated on October 1, 2026 and Pay Cat Learn on September 26, 2026.

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