SPEEDSOLVE 123 vs PocketAlgs
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
PocketAlgs
Master speedcubing with a comprehensive collection of algorithms for various puzzle types, from beginner to advanced levels. Track your progress and improve your solving times with an intuitive interface designed for focused practice.
- Extensive algorithm library
- Support for multiple cube types
- Suitable for all skill levels
- Regularly updated content
- Sleek and intuitive interface
- Focus on practice and progression
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From the classic 2x2 to the mind-bending Megaminx, PocketAlgs is your all-in-one platform for mastering the art of speedcubing. Whether you're just starting your cubing journey or training to compete at the highest level, PocketAlgs supports all skill levels. With over 1,000 algorithms and new ones added regularly, you'll always have something new to learn and improve. PocketAlgs includes algorithm sets for popular events like 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, Pyraminx, Skewb, Square-1, and Megaminx, with more events on the way. The app’s sleek design and intuitive interface help you stay focused on practice and progression, without distractions. Join thousands of cubers worldwide solving faster and smarter with PocketAlgs — Made by cubers, for cubers, supported by SpeedCubeShop.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPEEDSOLVE 123 at 100% against PocketAlgs's 67%. SPEEDSOLVE 123 also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). PocketAlgs's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PocketAlgs holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of SPEEDSOLVE 123's written reviews are positive against 67% of PocketAlgs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SPEEDSOLVE 123 ships an update every 10 days, PocketAlgs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPEEDSOLVE 123 | PocketAlgs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cubicle Enterprises LLC | Armand Tartar |
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SPEEDSOLVE 123
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In-app purchases
SPEEDSOLVE 123
No in-app purchases
PocketAlgs
No in-app purchases
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