SPEEDSOLVE 123 vs Cube Algorithms X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPEEDSOLVE 123
Learn the fundamentals of speedcubing with a 7-day video tutorial series from a competitive speedcuber. This app introduces basic terminology and offers tips to develop muscle memory and intuition for solving cubes.
- Step-by-step speedcubing tutorial
- 7-day video presentations
- Learn basic terminology
- Tips for muscle memory
- Develop intuition for solving cubes
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In this easy-to-learn step-by-step tutorial, you will learn the fundamentals of solving a speedcube from competitive speedcuber, Phil Yu (Owner of TheCubicle.us). Once you've been introduced to some basic terminology and background info, you will quickly progress through our simple 7-day video presentations. This app also contains cool tips and tricks to help you develop muscle memory and intuition for the cub
Cube Algorithms X
This app provides a comprehensive collection of algorithms for various magic cube puzzles. It features realistic 3D graphics, custom session creation, and support for iCloud synchronization. Learn and master complex cube solving techniques with detailed tutorials.
- Supports 2x2x2 to 4x4x4 cubes
- Includes F2L, OLL, PLL, and more
- Realistic 3D graphics and animation
- Create custom algorithm sessions
- iCloud synchronization
- Customizable puzzle and fingertrick colors
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Algorithms X is a powerful Magic Cube Algorithms tool for cubers and users who want to learn Magic Cube Features - Support iCloud, Sync your custom algorithm session - Support 2x2x2, 3x3x3, 4x4x4, Pyraminx, Megaminx, Square1, Skewb - Realistic 3D graphics and animation - You can create your own sessions(all puzzle) - Contains every F2L, OLL and PLL - Contains every 4LLL - Contains every Ortege - Contains every CLL EG1 EG2 - Contains every COLL, WV, SV, ZBLL, CMLL - Contains Pyraminx Intermediate and L4E - Contains Square1 Intermediate and Advanced - Contains Skewb Algorithms and Megaminx Algorithms - Customize all color of puzzle - Customize fingertrick colors Privacy Policy: https://res.kdcubeapp.com/algorithmsx_privacy.html Support: andzhaov@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SPEEDSOLVE 123 at Free against Cube Algorithms X's $5.99. SPEEDSOLVE 123 also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Cube Algorithms X's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On review sentiment, 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
SPEEDSOLVE 123 is free to download; Cube Algorithms X costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cube Algorithms X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Algorithms X has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
SPEEDSOLVE 123 ships an update every 10 days, Cube Algorithms X every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPEEDSOLVE 123 | Cube Algorithms X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #191 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cubicle Enterprises LLC | 巍 赵 |
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SPEEDSOLVE 123
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In-app purchases
SPEEDSOLVE 123
No in-app purchases
Cube Algorithms X
No in-app purchases
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