The Cube App vs PLL Genius
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.
PLL Genius
Master Rubik's Cube PLL algorithms with intelligent, adaptive practice sessions. Features smart scramble generation, a high-precision timer, and detailed progress tracking. Designed for speedcubers to perfect recognition, recall, and execution.
- Smart scramble generation for each PLL case
- High-precision timer with 0.01s accuracy
- Intelligent spaced repetition algorithm
- Comprehensive results tracking and statistics
- Import/export functionality for data backup
- Responsive design with light/dark mode
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Developed for cubers by a cuber, PLL Genius is the ultimate companion for mastering all 21 OLL cases on your Rubik's Cube 3x3. It does not teach PLL, but rather is perfect for speedcubers who are already familiar with each PLL case and looking to perfect their recognition, recall, and execution for all PLLs through intelligent, adaptive practice sessions! • Smart Scramble Generation: Get precise scrambles for each PLL case with random orientation, ensuring you practice exactly what you need. • High-Precision Timer: Track your solves with 0.01s accuracy - start and stop with a simple tap. • Intelligent Spaced Repetition: Our advanced algorithm adapts to your solves and prioritizes the PLL cases you struggle with most while maintaining proficiency in cases you've mastered. No need to manually select cases! • Comprehensive Results Tracking: View your progress with detailed statistics, including average solve times and complete solve history for each PLL case. • Import/Export Functionality: Easily backup your progress or transfer your data between devices with full data export and import options. • Responsive Design: Enjoy a clean interface that automatically switches between Light and Dark mode based on your device settings, or manually toggle your preference. PLL Genius 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: PLL Genius at 5.0 against The Cube App's 3.9. PLL Genius also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). The Cube App's advantage is ratings volume (152 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. The Cube App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PLL Genius sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PLL Genius 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 152 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Cube App | PLL Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (152 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 152 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ludvig Sandh | Steven Albert |
Customer experience
The Cube App
PLL Genius
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
PLL Genius
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Cube App
- Upgrade to Pro$3.99
PLL Genius
- Small Tip for Steve$0.99
- Generous Tip for Steve$4.99
- Awesome Tip for Steve$9.99
Questions
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