Comparison

CubeNook vs ScatterRAD

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

ScatterRAD

Features
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This scatter radiation app is for the education of scatter radiation distribution on common radiological examinations. The app includes common projections in portable, pediatric, general and interventional radiology. The app is developed by Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University with the support of Hong Kong Children Hospital.

Screenshots

CubeNook4 screens
ScatterRAD2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScatterRAD at none against CubeNook's shown. ScatterRAD also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). CubeNook's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubeNook ships an update every 9 days, ScatterRAD every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CubeNook versus ScatterRAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeNookScatterRAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiichirou TanakaJoy Aether Ltd

In-app purchases

None

CubeNook

No in-app purchases

None

ScatterRAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CubeNook free?
CubeNook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScatterRAD free?
ScatterRAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CubeNook or ScatterRAD have ads?
CubeNook shows ads; ScatterRAD does not.
Which is updated more often, CubeNook or ScatterRAD?
CubeNook ships an update every 9 days, and ScatterRAD every 8 months. Most recently, CubeNook was updated on October 13, 2026 and ScatterRAD on October 4, 2026.

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