CubeNook vs DCC Bolt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
DCC Bolt
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App for remote controlling the Dutch Coding Company Bolt, set up your own themes or draw your own design!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DCC Bolt at none against CubeNook's shown. DCC Bolt also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CubeNook | DCC Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Seiichirou Tanaka | Dutch Coding Company |
In-app purchases
CubeNook
No in-app purchases
DCC Bolt
No in-app purchases
