Comparison

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial vs Cube Algorithms X

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

Head to head
About

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

Learn to solve a Rubik's Cube with interactive 3D lessons, an auto-solver, and a virtual coach. Track your progress with a pro timer and discover fun cube patterns. Gamified learning with achievements and streaks makes mastering the puzzle engaging.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D tutorials
  • Smart auto-solver
  • 3D practice mode
  • Pro speedcubing timer
  • Create cube patterns
  • Gamified learning with achievements
Features
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Finally solve the Rubik's Cube, and actually understand how. This app turns the world's most iconic puzzle into something you can master in a single afternoon. No memorizing 50-page PDFs. No pausing and rewinding YouTube videos. Just clear, interactive 3D lessons that walk you through every move. FROM YOUR FIRST SOLVE TO YOUR FASTEST Pick up the cube for the first time and solve it today. Already solving? Sharpen your technique and crush your personal best. WHAT'S INSIDE • NEW — Camera Scanner. Point your camera at the cube and the solver reads the colors automatically. No more tapping in 54 stickers by hand. • Step-by-Step 3D Tutorials. 7 stages from "what's a Rubik's Cube?" to a full solve, every move animated in 3D. Zero guesswork. • Instant Auto-Solver. Stuck? Paint your cube's colors on screen and get the exact solution, move by move, in seconds. • 3D Practice Mode. Spin a virtual cube with auto-scrambles and build real muscle memory without wearing out your physical cube. • Speedcubing Timer. Official scrambles, full solve history, and Personal Best tracking. See yourself get faster. • 15+ Cube Patterns. Checkerboard, Superflip, Tetris, and more. Learn to create show-stopping designs. • Notation Guide. F, B, U, D, R, L finally make sense, with animated demos for every move and combo. STAY MOTIVATED • Meet Cubey, your animated coach who celebrates every milestone • Level up, earn badges, and complete daily challenges • Build a solving streak and watch your stats climb • Share beautiful achievement cards with friends WORKS EVERYWHERE • 36 languages with full RTL support • No account required Stop staring at a scrambled cube. Start solving it. Download now. Your first solve is closer than you think.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial4 screens
Cube Algorithms X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cube Algorithms X at 100% against Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial's 52%. Cube Algorithms X also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 32). On update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial is free to download; Cube Algorithms X costs $5.99 up front. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube Algorithms X asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Algorithms X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial has 3.3K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cube Algorithms X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial ships an update every 2 months, Cube Algorithms X every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial versus Cube Algorithms X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubik's Cube Solver & TutorialCube Algorithms X
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.6 (3.3K ratings)4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperItiel Maimon巍 赵

Customer experience

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

All ratings3,326 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative42.0%

Cube Algorithms X

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Incorrect or inconsistent step-by-step instructions
  • Inability to fully solve the Rubik's cube

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced solving algorithms
  • Ability to solve cubes with twisted corners
  • Interactive tutorials with animations

Cube Algorithms X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

One-time1
  • Premium – Lifetime$4.99
None

Cube Algorithms X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial free?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Algorithms X free?
Cube Algorithms X costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial or Cube Algorithms X?
Cube Algorithms X is rated higher. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Cube Algorithms X averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial or Cube Algorithms X have ads?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial shows ads; Cube Algorithms X does not.
Which is updated more often, Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial or Cube Algorithms X?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial ships an update every 2 months, and Cube Algorithms X every 3 months. Most recently, Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial was updated on September 19, 2026 and Cube Algorithms X on September 7, 2026.

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