Comparison

FiveSolves vs Cube Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

FiveSolves

This utility app quickly calculates averages for competitions. It allows for fast entry of times, either as they occur or at the end, to determine an accurate mean or average. A companion watch app is also included for convenience.

Highlights
  • Calculate average of 5 numbers
  • Calculate mean of 3 numbers
  • Competition setting optimized
  • Fast time entry
  • Companion Apple Watch app
Features
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Quickly calculate an average of 5 or mean of 3 in a competition setting. No more hanging out at a stackmat station for dozens of seconds–holding up the competition–while you try to calculate the exact average you just completed. With FiveSolves, quickly enter the times as you go or at the end for an accurate average calculation. Phone too clunky to do this? Use the handy Watch app included with FiveSolves.

About

Cube Keyboard

Effortlessly type cube notation, algorithms, and move sequences with a specialized keyboard. Designed for speedcubers, it provides quick access to all necessary symbols for discussing strategies, sharing solves, or writing tutorials.

Highlights
  • Quick access to face moves
  • Modifiers for turns
  • Rotation moves
  • Dedicated space, return, and delete keys
  • Number input for Square-1
  • Plus/minus for Megaminx
Features
Currently charting
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Cube Keyboard – The Ultimate Typing Tool for Speedcubers Tired of struggling to type cube notation quickly? Cube Keyboard makes it effortless to input cube algorithms, notation, and move sequences anywhere—whether you're discussing strategies, sharing solves, or writing tutorials. With a thoughtfully designed layout, Cube Keyboard gives you quick access to essential cube notation, including: Face moves (U, D, F, B, R, L, and lowercase u, d, f, b, r, l) Modifiers for turns (' , 2, w, /, ( ) ) Rotation moves (x, y, z, M, E, S) Quick access to space, return, and delete keys Numbers 1-6 for Square-1 and +/- for Megaminx Designed for speedcubers, puzzle enthusiasts, and educators, this keyboard makes inputting cube notation faster and more efficient. No more searching for notation symbols—just type and go! -Shawn from SpeedCubeReview.com Privacy Policy 1. Information We Collect No Personal Data Collected Cube Keyboard does not collect, store, or share any personal information. The app functions entirely on your device and does not transmit any data to external servers. No Keyboard Input Logging Cube Keyboard does not record, store, or track what you type. All keystrokes remain private and are only sent to the active text field within your selected app. 2. Permissions & Full Access Why Does Cube Keyboard Request "Full Access"? Some apps require "Allow Full Access" for third-party keyboards to function properly. If you enable this setting, Cube Keyboard can be used across more apps. However, even with Full Access: We do not collect or transmit keystrokes We do not access any personal data No internet connection is used for keyboard operations Enabling Full Access is optional, and Cube Keyboard will still function in many apps without it. 3. Data Sharing & Third Parties Cube Keyboard: Does not share data with third parties Does not use analytics or tracking services Does not display ads or collect advertising data Your privacy is 100% respected at all times. 4. Children's Privacy Cube Keyboard is safe for all ages. Since the app does not collect any data, there are no risks related to children's privacy. 5. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us: Email: appkeyboards@gmail.com We are committed to keeping Cube Keyboard secure and private for all users. 6. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date" at the top. By using Cube Keyboard, you agree to this Privacy Policy. This ensures compliance with Apple's App Store privacy requirements while making it clear that your app does not collect any user data. Let me know if you need any adjustments!

Screenshots

FiveSolves3 screens
Cube Keyboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FiveSolves at Free against Cube Keyboard's $0.99. FiveSolves also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Cube Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

FiveSolves is free to download; Cube Keyboard costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FiveSolves against 5.0 for Cube Keyboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FiveSolves ships an update every 4 months, Cube Keyboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FiveSolves versus Cube Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiveSolvesCube Keyboard
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings411 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT.WrightShawn Boucke

Customer experience

FiveSolves

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cube Keyboard

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FiveSolves

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FiveSolves free?
FiveSolves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Keyboard free?
Cube Keyboard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FiveSolves or Cube Keyboard?
FiveSolves and Cube Keyboard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 11 ratings respectively.
Do FiveSolves or Cube Keyboard have ads?
Neither FiveSolves nor Cube Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FiveSolves or Cube Keyboard?
FiveSolves ships an update every 4 months, and Cube Keyboard every 2 days. Most recently, FiveSolves was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cube Keyboard on September 30, 2026.

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