Comparison

CubeNook vs Blackjack Counting

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

Head to head
About

CubeNook

Master speedcubing with this app that teaches and drills CFOP algorithms. Practice on a virtual cube or connect to a smart cube to track your progress and improve solve times. Supports all 119 F2L, OLL, and PLL cases.

Highlights
  • Learn 119 CFOP cases with 239 algorithms
  • 3D cube visualization with algorithm replay
  • Virtual cube practice with move guides
  • Smart cube connectivity (GAN i4)
  • Detailed solve tracking and timer
  • Notation drill for move recognition
Features
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CubeNook is a speedcubing app for learning, drilling and tracking CFOP algorithms. Check all 119 F2L, OLL and PLL cases in 3D, then practice on the on-screen cube or a smart cube. LEARN • All 119 cases (F2L 41, OLL 57, PLL 21) with 239 algorithms • Replay any algorithm on a 3D cube (0.5x, 1x, 2x), with mirrors that show the hidden faces • Mark each case as not started, learning or learned, and choose the algorithm you use • Today's review: practice the learning and learned cases that are due PRACTICE • Virtual cube: tap the on-screen cube to turn it. The guide shows where to tap and which move it makes • Zero-setup practice: solve Cross, F2L, OLL and PLL cases one after another without rescrambling your cube, with recognition time, execution time and move count • Solve practice: full solves from scrambles • Notation drill: turn the moves you are shown to learn notation and common triggers TRACK • Timer with 15-second inspection, +2 and DNF, sessions, best, Ao5 and Ao12 • Time with the virtual cube or a smart cube to see the time and moves of each CFOP step and replay the solve SMART CUBE • Connects directly over Bluetooth to the GAN i4 (Gen4 protocol) and detects every move ALSO • Choose how you hold the cube (top and front colors) • Light and dark appearance • 7 languages: English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French About CFOP: CFOP is the most popular speedcubing method. It has four steps: • Cross: solve the cross on the bottom • F2L (First Two Layers): finish the first two layers (41 cases) • OLL (Orientation of the Last Layer): orient the top layer (57 cases) • PLL (Permutation of the Last Layer): permute the top layer to finish (21 cases)

About

Blackjack Counting

Learn to count cards for blackjack with this easy-to-use application. Master the game and improve your odds at the casino.

Highlights
  • Easy card counting
  • Blackjack strategy training
  • Improve odds
  • Casino game practice
Features
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With this app, anyone can count blackjack easily!

Screenshots

CubeNook4 screens
Blackjack Counting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blackjack Counting at none against CubeNook's shown. Blackjack Counting also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). CubeNook's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 31 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CubeNook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 50 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubeNook ships an update every 8 days, Blackjack Counting every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CubeNook versus Blackjack Counting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeNookBlackjack Counting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings) — better4.0 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2250 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 31 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiichirou TanakaTomoki Tsukiyama

Customer experience

CubeNook

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

Blackjack Counting

All ratings38 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.4%

In-app purchases

None

CubeNook

No in-app purchases

None

Blackjack Counting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CubeNook free?
CubeNook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blackjack Counting free?
Blackjack Counting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CubeNook or Blackjack Counting?
CubeNook is rated higher. CubeNook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Blackjack Counting averages 4.0 from 50 ratings.
Do CubeNook or Blackjack Counting have ads?
CubeNook shows ads; Blackjack Counting does not.
Which is updated more often, CubeNook or Blackjack Counting?
CubeNook ships an update every 8 days, and Blackjack Counting every 31 months. Most recently, CubeNook was updated on November 7, 2026 and Blackjack Counting on November 3, 2026.

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