Comparison

CubeNook vs Cube Robot

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

Head to head
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!

About

Cube Robot

Features
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This App can give a quick solution (no more than 20 steps) for the scrambled Rubik's Cube. You can set the state of the simulated Rubik's Cube on the interface, and then solve the recovery method with one click. The most amazing thing is that this App can controll the Rubik's Cube robot to automatically solve a scrambled cube. You only need to purchase the building instruction in the App, and purchase the required Lego set/bricks to build your own Rubik's Cube robot. This App can also give the steps to twist any Rubik's Cube into a specific pattern (square, cross, X-shape, flower-shape, edge block all-reversed). This feature also needs to be purchased in the App to unlock.

Screenshots

CubeNook4 screens
Cube Robot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeNook at none against Cube Robot's 2. Cube Robot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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. Cube Robot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CubeNook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubeNook ships an update every 9 days, Cube Robot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CubeNook versus Cube Robot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeNookCube Robot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiichirou Tanaka章晟 潘

In-app purchases

None

CubeNook

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cube Robot

One-time2
  • Unlock fancy solve function$1.99
  • Lego 42099 to Cube Robot Guide$5.99

Questions

Is CubeNook free?
CubeNook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Robot free?
Cube Robot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CubeNook or Cube Robot have ads?
CubeNook shows ads; Cube Robot does not.
Which is updated more often, CubeNook or Cube Robot?
CubeNook ships an update every 9 days, and Cube Robot every 5 days. Most recently, CubeNook was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cube Robot on September 9, 2026.

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