Comparison

Rubik's Cube Tutor vs Cube Guide

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

Head to head
About

Rubik's Cube Tutor

Learn to solve a 3x3 Rubik's Cube with interactive tutorials. The app offers step-by-step guidance, practice modes for rotations and notations, and camera input to analyze your cube's state.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solving tutorials
  • Camera input for cube analysis
  • Practice screen for rotations
  • Learn cube notations
  • Adjustable solving speed
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Learning to solve a cube isn't difficult, in fact, it's easy and fun with Rubik's Cube Tutor App. Read Screen • Read important information about the cube • Read about the three layers and how to solve each layer Practice Screen • Utilise the helpful practice screen to practice rotations • Gain deep understanding of notations Learn Screen • Provide your cube information either using camera or by hand • Watch how to solve your cube, step by step • Watch how to solve a randomly shuffled cube Settings Screen • Set the solving speed to your convenience • Subscribe to unlock all features of app • Read Privacy Policy • Read Terms and Conditions Important Information • Use of the app is in accordance with local laws and check charges if using abroad • Use of the app is in accordance with our app Terms and Conditions • Use of the app is in accordance with Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Ariastec Ltd, Company Registration number 15093052, is registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: 12 Trafalgar Gardens, Morley, Leeds LS27 0RU, United Kingdom.

About

Cube Guide

Learn to solve Rubik's Cubes with step-by-step guides and an extensive algorithm library. Explore various solving methods and cube types, from beginner 3x3 to advanced speedcubing techniques. Track your progress and save favorite algorithms for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step beginner guides
  • Extensive algorithm library
  • CFOP and Roux solving methods
  • Advanced cases (OLL, PLL, ZBLL)
  • Progress tracking
  • Favorites list
  • Multiple cube types supported
Features
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Your all-in-one app for learning to solve Rubik’s Cube puzzles. From beginner-friendly 3×3 guides to advanced speedcubing algorithms, this app helps you learn, practice, and improve. Explore popular solving methods like CFOP and Roux, study cases such as OLL, PLL, and ZBLL, and find methods for multiple cube types including 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, Pyraminx, and more. Use the notation guide to understand cube moves, save your favorite algorithms for quick review, and track which cases you have already learned. Inside the app: Step-by-step beginner 3×3 guides Extensive algorithm library CFOP, Roux, and other solving methods OLL, PLL, ZBLL, and more advanced cases Notation reference page Progress tracking Favorites 11 supported languages Completely redesigned interface Whether you are just starting or already speedcubing, the app gives you a fast and convenient way to learn cube algorithms and improve your solving.

Screenshots

Rubik's Cube Tutor4 screens
Cube Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rubik's Cube Tutor at 2.1 against Cube Guide's 1.0. Rubik's Cube Tutor also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Cube Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Rubik's Cube Tutor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cube Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rubik's Cube Tutor holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubik's Cube Tutor has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rubik's Cube Tutor versus Cube Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubik's Cube TutorCube Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB36 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAriastec LtdPavel Pakhmutov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rubik's Cube Tutor

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access - Quarterly$2.993 Months
  • Unlimited Access - Annual$4.991 Year
None

Cube Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rubik's Cube Tutor free?
Rubik's Cube Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Guide free?
Cube Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rubik's Cube Tutor or Cube Guide?
Rubik's Cube Tutor is rated higher. Rubik's Cube Tutor averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Cube Guide averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rubik's Cube Tutor or Cube Guide have ads?
Both Rubik's Cube Tutor and Cube Guide show ads.

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