# Last Cube X vs PLL Genius

The clearest difference is monetization model: PLL Genius at free against Last Cube X's freemium. PLL Genius also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Last Cube X's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Last Cube X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PLL Genius sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PLL Genius holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Last Cube X has 170 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Last Cube X ships an update every 10 days, PLL Genius every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Last Cube X | PLL Genius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-cube-x-cube-timer/id1661241296/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pll-genius/id6744850496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [巍 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136527068) | [Steven Albert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768894135) |

## What reviewers say

### Last Cube X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-cube-x-cube-timer/id1661241296)

This app is a speedcubing timer designed to help users improve their puzzle-solving times. It supports a wide variety of cube types and includes features like scramble generation, solve history, and performance statistics. Premium features offer cloud synchronization for solve data across devices.

**Highlights:** NxNxN, Pyraminx, Megaminx, Square1, Skewb, Clock support, Scramble image generation, Ad-free experience, Best, worst, and average time tracking, Solve history log, Cross-device solve synchronization (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| 12 Months Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### PLL Genius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pll-genius/id6744850496)

Master Rubik's Cube PLL algorithms with intelligent, adaptive practice sessions. Features smart scramble generation, a high-precision timer, and detailed progress tracking. Designed for speedcubers to perfect recognition, recall, and execution.

**Highlights:** Smart scramble generation for each PLL case, High-precision timer with 0.01s accuracy, Intelligent spaced repetition algorithm, Comprehensive results tracking and statistics, Import/export functionality for data backup, Responsive design with light/dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip for Steve | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip for Steve | $4.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip for Steve | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Last Cube X free?

Last Cube X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PLL Genius free?

PLL Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Last Cube X or PLL Genius?

PLL Genius is rated higher. Last Cube X averages 4.8 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while PLL Genius averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Last Cube X or PLL Genius have ads?

Neither Last Cube X nor PLL Genius shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Last Cube X or PLL Genius?

Last Cube X ships an update every 10 days, and PLL Genius every 2 weeks. Most recently, Last Cube X was updated on September 21, 2026 and PLL Genius on June 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*