Comparison

Origami Master vs CubeNook

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

Head to head
About

Origami Master

Learn the art of paper folding with step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams for creating a wide variety of origami figures. Explore categories like sea creatures, insects, flowers, and more for a fun and educational experience.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Clear diagrams
  • Diverse origami categories
  • Create animals, insects, flowers, and more
  • Develop fine motor skills
Features
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'Origami: Easy Shapes' provides detailed instructions with illustrations for various origami figures. Fold interesting shapes and spend fun time with family! Origami is a Japanese art of folding paper to obtain not only simple shapes but even complex figures. It has applications in recreation, education, and even maths! It also helps to develop children's fine motor skills (aka dexterity). 'Origami: Easy Shapes' features five different categories with following origami shapes: ► Miscellaneous: sea dog, sea bear, whale, prawn, frog, dragonfly, cicada, ladybug, butterfly, bee, pansy, cactus, camelia, cosmos, sunflower; ► Sea creatures: penguin, turtle, killer whale, ray, butterfly fish, tropical fish, crab, crawfish, whale 2, squid; ► Insects: snail, cabbageworm, stag beetle, cicada 2, bee 2, scorpion, butterfly 2, butterfly 3, mantis, giant water bug; ► Flowers: maple, hydrangea, iris, cherry tree, poinsettia, omuta rose, morning glory, water lily, windmill, carnation; ► Love: heart bracelet, heart stand, heart with wings, insertable hearts, checked heart, necktie heart, bear holding a heart, heart name stand, heart pendant. Every step comes along with instructions in clear languages and supported by straightforward diagrams. All you need is a few pieces of paper, scissors, tape, and some patience. CONTACTS: mediaiosapps@gmail.com Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://nurlanispaew6.wixsite.com/appsi-privacy-policy

About

CubeNook

Master the CFOP speedcubing method with a comprehensive algorithm trainer. Features 3D animation playback, a virtual cube for practice, and progress tracking for F2L, OLL, and PLL cases. Learn and master algorithms at your own pace, with multiple language support and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • 259 CFOP algorithms for F2L, OLL, PLL
  • 3D cube animation with adjustable speed
  • Virtual cube for in-app practice
  • Algorithm progress tracking
  • Multi-language support
  • Offline functionality
Features
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CubeNook — Your ultimate CFOP speedcubing companion. Browse 259 algorithms across 119 cases (F2L, OLL, PLL) with step-by-step 3D animation playback. Choose your preferred algorithm for each case, track your progress, and master the CFOP method at your own pace. Key Features: • 259 curated algorithms for all 41 F2L, 57 OLL, and 21 PLL cases • 3D cube animation: watch each algorithm play out move by move, with adjustable speed (0.5x / 1x / 2x) and reverse playback • Virtual Cube: practice directly in the app with undo/redo and scramble generator • Choose your primary algorithm from multiple options per case • Favorites & Done tracking: mark algorithms you're learning and ones you've mastered • Progress rings on home screen show your F2L / OLL / PLL completion at a glance • List, grid, and compact grid view modes • Filter by OLL/PLL group for focused study • 7 languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French • 100% free, no subscription, works completely offline About the CFOP Method: CFOP is the most popular speedcubing method, used by world-class solvers. It consists of four steps: • Cross — Solve the bottom cross • F2L (First Two Layers) — Complete the first two layers (41 cases) • OLL (Orientation of the Last Layer) — Orient all top-layer pieces (57 cases) • PLL (Permutation of the Last Layer) — Permute the top layer to finish (21 cases) Start your speedcubing journey with CubeNook today!

Screenshots

Origami Master4 screens
CubeNook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeNook at none against Origami Master's 2. CubeNook also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (89% vs 65%). Origami Master's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 22) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Origami Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CubeNook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Origami Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Origami Master has 2K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Origami Master's written reviews are positive against 89% of CubeNook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Origami Master ships an update every 3 months, CubeNook every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Origami Master versus CubeNook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrigami MasterCubeNook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2K ratings) — better4.5 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNurlan IspayevSeiichirou Tanaka

Customer experience

Origami Master

All ratings1,999 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative30.2%

CubeNook

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative3.7%

Bugs and requests

Origami Master

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Diagrams and instructions confusing
  • App crashes or freezes frequently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add video tutorials
  • Expand free origami options
  • Improve instructions and diagrams
  • Allow sharing across devices

CubeNook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Origami Master

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Origami7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Origami$4.99
None

CubeNook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Origami Master free?
Origami Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubeNook free?
CubeNook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Origami Master or CubeNook?
Origami Master is rated higher. Origami Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while CubeNook averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Origami Master or CubeNook have ads?
Both Origami Master and CubeNook show ads.
Which is updated more often, Origami Master or CubeNook?
Origami Master ships an update every 3 months, and CubeNook every 9 days. Most recently, Origami Master was updated on September 4, 2026 and CubeNook on September 25, 2026.

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