# The Cube App vs SocialFocus

The clearest difference is price: The Cube App at Free against SocialFocus's $4.99. The Cube App also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 59%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). SocialFocus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

The Cube App is free to download; SocialFocus costs $4.99 up front. The Cube App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SocialFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for The Cube App against 4.0 for SocialFocus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 327 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of The Cube App's written reviews are positive against 59% of SocialFocus's.

The Cube App ships an update every 2 weeks, SocialFocus monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Cube App | SocialFocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cube-app/id1247162314/reviews) | **[4.0 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **327** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 22 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ludvig Sandh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247162313) | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) |

## What reviewers say

### The Cube App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cube-app/id1247162314)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for cube enthusiasts of all levels. It features a competition-style timer, session tracking with detailed statistics, and an extensive library of algorithms with learning aids. Easily manage, share, and back up your cube solve data.

**Highlights:** Customizable competition timer, Session tracking and statistics, Algorithm library with illustrations, Visual scramble representation, Data export and import, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great timer
- 👍 Helpful algorithms
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Efficient scrambles
- 👍 Comprehensive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate algorithms
- 🐛 Timer issues
- 🐛 Session management problems
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not starting/stopping correctly
- Solves getting mixed between sessions
- Crashes when accessing certain algorithm sets
- Scramble generator producing invalid/easy scrambles

**Requested features**

- Add support for more events (Square-1, One-Handed, etc.)
- Improve algorithm organization and accuracy
- Add ability to manually input scrambles
- Implement cloud sync and data export/import
- Improve timer functionality and gestures


### SocialFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Take back control of your attention by selectively hiding distracting elements on popular social media and video websites. Customize your browsing experience by concealing feeds, recommendations, shorts, and more. A PRO version offers advanced features for dedicated users.

**Highlights:** Hide feed, shorts, and related videos, Block comments and other elements, Customizable settings per site, Startup settings, Import/Export settings, Hotkey configuration (PRO)

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for combating social media addiction
- 👍 Customizable and effective at blocking distractions
- 💡 Allows using apps without getting sucked into endless scrolling
- 🚀 Declutters social media experience
- 👍 Helps users stay focused and intentional with their time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some features not working as expected (e.g. blocking Instagram suggested posts)
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 💰 Requires a subscription in addition to initial purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Instagram suggested posts not getting blocked
- Facebook feed not loading properly with extension enabled
- YouTube Shorts still visible in recommendations
- LinkedIn promoted posts no longer getting blocked

**Requested features**

- Add more options to block specific features on TikTok
- Ability to block open in app requests for Instagram
- Option to grayscale sites for less distraction
- Add support for more social media platforms (e.g. Discord, BlueSky)
- Ability to schedule social media blocks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Cube App free?

The Cube App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SocialFocus free?

SocialFocus costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Cube App or SocialFocus?

SocialFocus is rated higher. The Cube App averages 3.9 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while SocialFocus averages 4.0 from 327 ratings.

### Do The Cube App or SocialFocus have ads?

The Cube App shows ads; SocialFocus does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Cube App or SocialFocus?

The Cube App ships an update every 2 weeks, and SocialFocus monthly. Most recently, The Cube App was updated on November 2, 2026 and SocialFocus on November 7, 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.*