Cube Algorithms X vs CFOP Learning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
CFOP Learning
Master the Rubik's Cube with a comprehensive guide to the CFOP method, including interactive learning tools, a professional timer, and pattern exploration. Track your progress with detailed statistics and sync your data across devices.
- Complete CFOP case library
- Interactive learning tools
- Professional WCA-compliant timer
- 50+ cube patterns
- Solve history and analytics
- iCloud sync
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CFOP Learning is a companion for learning the CFOP method and practising it every day: a case library, a spaced-repetition trainer, a speedcubing timer and your own progress, all in one app. SEE THE CUBE DIFFERENTLY • A glossy, rounded 3D cube you can turn and step through, move by move • A ring view where every layer is a ring and every piece a dot, so you can follow exactly where each piece goes • Clean 2D diagrams with arrows that match each algorithm SCAN & SOLVE • Point your camera at each face of your cube, tap to fix any sticker, and get a guided CFOP solve: cross, F2L, OLL and PLL • Follow every step on the 3D cube or a 2D map, and jump to the matching case in the library • Everything happens on your device: no photos are saved or uploaded LEARN • Notation guide: what every move means (faces, slices, wide moves, rotations, primes and double turns), played on a 3D cube • Full 41-case F2L library with side-view diagrams, plus OLL and PLL with every PLL side colour shown • Intuitive F2L basics: the six beginner inserts, kept as an easy first step • Quiz Me: hide the case or the solution to test recognition and recall • Mark each case Unseen, Learning or Mastered and watch your coverage grow TRAIN • Spaced-repetition reviews: grade each card Again, Hard, Good or Easy • Daily streak and a new-cases-per-day limit so you never overload • Choose 2D, 3D, rings or mixed card display • Real-cube drill: set a PLL, OLL or F2L case up on your own cube, then time how long you take to recognise it and to solve it TIME • Speedcubing timer with 15-second inspection, +2 and DNF penalties • A fresh, colour-coded scramble for every solve, with named sessions • Best, Ao5, Ao12 and solve history, with trend charts and session stats EXPLORE • 50+ cube patterns, from the Superflip to checkerboards, with step-by-step moves COACH • A personal coach that reads your own solves and reviews and suggests what to practise next. On devices with Apple Intelligence it can also answer questions; everywhere else you get built-in guidance. EVERYWHERE • Widgets, a Live Activity, Spotlight search and Shortcuts • Apple Watch companion with a complication • Your solves and progress sync through your own iCloud account • No ads, no account, no tracking • One-time purchase: no subscriptions and no in-app purchases
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cube Algorithms X at 100% against CFOP Learning's 0%. Cube Algorithms X also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (32 vs 1). CFOP Learning's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Cube Algorithms X costs $5.99 and CFOP Learning $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cube Algorithms X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Algorithms X has 32 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of CFOP Learning's.
Cube Algorithms X ships an update every 3 months, CFOP Learning fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube Algorithms X | CFOP Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 巍 赵 | Joao Frasco |
Customer experience
Cube Algorithms X
CFOP Learning
In-app purchases
Cube Algorithms X
No in-app purchases
CFOP Learning
No in-app purchases
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