The Cube App vs AvgCube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable competition timer
- Session tracking and statistics
- Algorithm library with illustrations
- Visual scramble representation
- Data export and import
- Offline functionality
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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.
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.
- Calculate average of 5 solves
- Real-time BPA and WPA
- Quick DNF entry
- Seamless solve time navigation
- Reset function
- Light/Dark mode support
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | The Cube App | AvgCube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (153 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 153 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ludvig Sandh | Steven Albert |
Customer experience
The Cube App
AvgCube
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
The Cube App
- Upgrade to Pro$3.99
AvgCube
- Small Tip for Steve$0.99
- Generous Tip for Steve$4.99
- Awesome Tip for Steve$9.99








