Comparison

Cube Algorithms X vs CubeStation NEW

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

Head to head
About

Cube Algorithms X

This app provides a comprehensive collection of algorithms for various magic cube puzzles. It features realistic 3D graphics, custom session creation, and support for iCloud synchronization. Learn and master complex cube solving techniques with detailed tutorials.

Highlights
  • Supports 2x2x2 to 4x4x4 cubes
  • Includes F2L, OLL, PLL, and more
  • Realistic 3D graphics and animation
  • Create custom algorithm sessions
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Customizable puzzle and fingertrick colors
Features
Read full description

Algorithms X is a powerful Magic Cube Algorithms tool for cubers and users who want to learn Magic Cube Features - Support iCloud, Sync your custom algorithm session - Support 2x2x2, 3x3x3, 4x4x4, Pyraminx, Megaminx, Square1, Skewb - Realistic 3D graphics and animation - You can create your own sessions(all puzzle) - Contains every F2L, OLL and PLL - Contains every 4LLL - Contains every Ortege - Contains every CLL EG1 EG2 - Contains every COLL, WV, SV, ZBLL, CMLL - Contains Pyraminx Intermediate and L4E - Contains Square1 Intermediate and Advanced - Contains Skewb Algorithms and Megaminx Algorithms - Customize all color of puzzle - Customize fingertrick colors Privacy Policy: https://res.kdcubeapp.com/algorithmsx_privacy.html Support: andzhaov@gmail.com

About

CubeStation NEW

This app offers a comprehensive platform for cubing enthusiasts of all levels. It provides training tools, interactive tutorials, and opportunities to connect with a global community for practice and competition. Engage in various solving methods, track progress, and participate in tournaments for prizes.

Highlights
  • AI Tutorial for step-by-step solving
  • Camera Sync for cube state recognition
  • Progress tracking and advanced analytics
  • Online battles and competitions
  • Video tutorials by speed-cubing champions
  • Global cuber community interaction
  • Time Trial and grand competitions
Features
Read full description

CubeStation, an awesome place for all cubers! CubeStation, perfectly customized for smart cubes, was built by a leading brand of cubes named GANCUBE. Here, you can meet cubers from all over the world and enjoy new and exciting ways of cubing. Experience the enchanting world in CubeStation: -Enjoying Features: From beginners to speedcubers, there always comes a strong support that is set for all levels in teaching, training and battling. -Finding Partners: Here gathers hundreds of thousands of cubers globally with thousands of active cubers everyday and enables to interact with other players online anytime anywhere. -Having Fun: Various ways of solving cubes, such as AI Tutorial, Time Trial, grand competitions and teaming up with others. -Attending competitions: Numerous kind of competitions including entertaining competition, college league, youth competition, national competition and so on. Hit the weekly rankings and attend the monthly competitions for great prizes. For beginners: -Cannot solve the scrambled cube? Camera Sync, intelligently recognize the state of cube, and help solve the cube within 30 steps. -Have no idea how to choose the tutorial and where to find it? Join CubeStation Academy for fun and interactive tutorials including the video tutorial recorded by the speed-cubing champion. -Barely understand the tutorial and always forget the algorithms? AI Tutorial helps you solve the cube step by step. For intermediates: -Hard to make progress? We monitor your progress with advanced stats and analytics and recommend algorithms that are fit for you. We also break the complex solving process into small steps to help you make progress everyday. -Lost interest in training? Compete with other players at the same level and improve your speed cubing time in exciting battles! -Learn from the famous speedcubers? Watch the real-time breathtaking battles among the masters and even view the replay to acquire some terrific skills. For pros: -Work too hard for cutting a sec off your time to solve a cube? We offer precise acquisition and all-round analytics to help you make a breakthrough. -Too hard to find an opponent at the same high level? Freely compete with players at the same level and even with GAN GURUS here! Enjoy a breathtaking experience! -Few offline competitions? Always held in places that are far from where you are? Come and attend the high bonus, high spec online competitions that are frequently held in CubeStation! Contact us: Website:https://cubestation.com E-mail:cubestation.help@gmail.com

Screenshots

Cube Algorithms X4 screens
CubeStation NEW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cube Algorithms X at 100% against CubeStation NEW's 28%. Cube Algorithms X also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). CubeStation NEW's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads 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

CubeStation NEW is free to download; Cube Algorithms X costs $5.99 up front. CubeStation NEW sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cube Algorithms X asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Algorithms X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CubeStation NEW has 305 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cube Algorithms X's written reviews are positive against 28% of CubeStation NEW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Algorithms X ships an update every 3 months, CubeStation NEW every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Cube Algorithms X versus CubeStation NEW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube Algorithms XCubeStation NEW
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (32 ratings) — better2.8 (305 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better27.7% of reviews
Number of ratings32305 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB471 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer巍 赵Celestigem Tech Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Cube Algorithms X

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CubeStation NEW

All ratings305 ratings
Positive42.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative51.1%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive27.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative63.3%

Bugs and requests

Cube Algorithms X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CubeStation NEW

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect cube color detection
  • Gyroscope not working
  • Lost all previous solve data
  • Inspection time cannot be disabled
  • Cube not visible during solves

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More features for regular cubes
  • Restore previous app version
  • Customizable algorithms
  • Better language support

In-app purchases

None

Cube Algorithms X

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

CubeStation NEW

One-time10
  • Crystal *10$0.29
  • Crystal *60$0.99
  • Crystal *120$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Crystal *300$3.99
  • Crystal *480$6.99
  • Crystal *680$9.99
  • Crystal *980$14.99
  • Crystal *1180$17.99
  • Crystal *1980$29.99
  • Crystal *3480$49.99

Questions

Is Cube Algorithms X free?
Cube Algorithms X costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CubeStation NEW free?
CubeStation NEW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Algorithms X or CubeStation NEW?
Cube Algorithms X is rated higher. Cube Algorithms X averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while CubeStation NEW averages 2.8 from 305 ratings.
Do Cube Algorithms X or CubeStation NEW have ads?
Neither Cube Algorithms X nor CubeStation NEW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Algorithms X or CubeStation NEW?
Cube Algorithms X ships an update every 3 months, and CubeStation NEW every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cube Algorithms X was updated on September 7, 2026 and CubeStation NEW on September 25, 2026.

Other comparisons