Comparison

Cube Algorithms X vs Hanzi Calligraphy

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
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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

About

Hanzi Calligraphy

Features
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Learn to write Chinese the way it's meant to be written — by hand, one stroke at a time. Hanzi turns Chinese calligraphy into a guided daily practice. Watch each character's stroke-order animation, trace it with a living ink brush that responds to your speed and pressure, then write it from memory. Every stroke is graded on shape, order, count, placement, and direction, so you build real handwriting skill, not just recognition. Climb the mountain path from HSK 1 to HSK 7 — every character a stone set into the trail. • Authentic ink-brush writing with real shodo-style strokes • Stroke-order animations for every character • Guided trace → freewrite → from-memory practice • Instant scoring on shape, stroke count, placement, length, and direction • Words, sentences, and paragraphs, not just single characters • A full dictionary with ~11,000 entries • Pinyin and simplified/traditional support • Earn plum-blossom stars and track your progress Begin free. Unlock every level with Hanzi Master. — SUBSCRIPTION — Hanzi Master unlocks all HSK 1–7 characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs. • Monthly, 3-month, and yearly plans • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Terms of Use: https://www.hanzi-calligraphy.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.hanzi-calligraphy.app/privacy

Screenshots

Cube Algorithms X4 screens
Hanzi Calligraphy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hanzi Calligraphy at Free against Cube Algorithms X's $5.99. Cube Algorithms X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

Hanzi Calligraphy is free to download; Cube Algorithms X costs $5.99 up front. Hanzi Calligraphy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cube Algorithms X asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cube Algorithms X versus Hanzi Calligraphy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube Algorithms XHanzi Calligraphy
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer巍 赵YVONNE NAA ARDUA ANANG

In-app purchases

None

Cube Algorithms X

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hanzi Calligraphy

Subscriptions3
  • Hanzi Master Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Hanzi Master Quarterly$17.993 Months
  • Hanzi Master Yearly$54.991 Year

Questions

Is Cube Algorithms X free?
Cube Algorithms X costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hanzi Calligraphy free?
Hanzi Calligraphy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cube Algorithms X or Hanzi Calligraphy have ads?
Neither Cube Algorithms X nor Hanzi Calligraphy shows ads.

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