Comparison

The Cube App vs AvgCube

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

Head to head
About

The Cube App

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
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The perfect app for cubers. Beginners or professionals, speedcubers or not! Every single tool a cuber would ever need, combined into an app that you can bring wherever you go with your cube. Quick awesome feature list: - Customizable timer to record solves with, that behaves like a competition timer. - Create and customize sessions to track your timed solves in. - See statistics and graphs of sessions. - Export and import sessions so you can share or backup your data. - Different scramble types to choose from in timer. - Displays visual representation of a scramble. - Simplistic and smart look, easy to navigate through. - Over a thousand algorithms to learn (each having its own illustration). - Algorithms are customizable, and notes can be added. - 'Learn' feature that makes learning algorithm sets easy and fun. - Practice lots of algorithms with another learning feature similar to flash cards - Keep track of all your personal bests, either manually or automatically. - Does not require an internet connection.

About

AvgCube

This app helps cubers quickly calculate their average of 5 solves. It offers real-time Best and Worst Possible Average tracking, easy DNF marking, and seamless navigation between solve times. It's designed for use at home, on the go, or during competitions.

Highlights
  • Calculate average of 5 solves
  • Real-time BPA and WPA
  • Quick DNF entry
  • Seamless solve time navigation
  • Reset function
  • Light/Dark mode support
Features
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Developed for cubers by a cuber, AvgCube is the ultimate cubing companion, perfect for quickly and easily calculating your average of 5 solves at home, on the go, or during competition! (AvgCube is not a timer or timer replacement) • Real-Time BPA and WPA: Instantly see your Best Possible Average (BPA) and Worst Possible Average (WPA) after four solves. • Quick DNF Entry: Mark a solve as DNF with a single tap. • Seamless Navigation: Effortlessly switch between solve times using custom navigation buttons. • Reset Function: Quickly clear all fields and start fresh with the touch of a button. • Responsive: Light Mode or Dark Mode is automatically determined by the appearance preference in your device settings. AvgCube is 100% fully functional with no adds, paywalls, or purchases. In-App purchase is a voluntary tip to the developer. Your data is completely private.

Screenshots

The Cube App4 screens
AvgCube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AvgCube at 5.0 against The Cube App's 3.9. AvgCube also leads on ads (none vs shown). The Cube App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (153 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. The Cube App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AvgCube sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AvgCube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Cube App has 153 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Cube App ships an update every 2 weeks, AvgCube every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Cube App versus AvgCube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Cube AppAvgCube
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (153 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings153 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLudvig SandhSteven Albert

Customer experience

The Cube App

All ratings152 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral11.2%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative9.0%

AvgCube

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Cube App

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

AvgCube

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Cube App

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$3.99
3 purchases

AvgCube

One-time3
  • Small Tip for Steve$0.99
  • Generous Tip for Steve$4.99
  • Awesome Tip for Steve$9.99

Questions

Is The Cube App free?
The Cube App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AvgCube free?
AvgCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Cube App or AvgCube?
AvgCube is rated higher. The Cube App averages 3.9 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while AvgCube averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do The Cube App or AvgCube have ads?
The Cube App shows ads; AvgCube does not.
Which is updated more often, The Cube App or AvgCube?
The Cube App ships an update every 2 weeks, and AvgCube every 4 months. Most recently, The Cube App was updated on October 21, 2026 and AvgCube on October 13, 2026.

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