Cube vs Cube Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube
Learn to solve over 50 different types of twisty puzzles with detailed step-by-step tutorials and algorithm references. Track your progress and access all content offline, with all future updates included in a single purchase.
- Master over 50 different cubes
- Detailed step-by-step tutorials
- Algorithm and notation cheat sheets
- Offline access to tutorials
- Progress tracking notes
- Mark favorite tutorials
- Mark cubes as solved/unsolved
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• Master over 50 cubes — from the classic 3×3, Pyraminx, and Ghost Cubes to advanced puzzles like the 10×10 Mastermorphix and Master Mixup 1. More cubes coming soon! • Designed for cubers of all ages and skill levels. Enjoy detailed step‑by‑step tutorials that walk you through the entire solve process. • Carefully tailored to make learning how to solve new cubes easy. Organized by category, each cube tutorial includes companion cheat sheets for algorithms and cube notations as ready references. • On the go without WiFi connection? No problem! All cube tutorials are accessible offline (note: data connection required to access websites or stream video content). • Easily make and delete quick cubing notes to track your progress. • Mark your favorite cube tutorials for faster reference. • Quickly mark cubes as solved or unsolved as a visual reminder. • Your one‑time purchase unlocks ALL future cube tutorial content at no additional cost - no in‑app paywalls or annoying ads. Discover the thrill of cube solving: Cube‑O‑Pedia is your trusted guide!
Cube Buddy
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Cube Buddy is the friendly, kid-safe way to learn the magic cube. Twist a bright, colorful 3D cube with your finger, and learn to solve both the 2x2 and the 3x3 step by step. LEARN TO SOLVE Mix up the cube, then choose how to learn. Show Me plays the solution slowly and explains each step. I will Try highlights the exact face to turn, shows an arrow, and cheers you on, gently helping when you get stuck. SOLVE MY CUBE Got a real scrambled cube in your hand? Paint each sticker to match it, and Cube Buddy figures out the solution and teaches it to you, move by move. MADE FOR KIDS - Bright, cartoon colors and big, friendly buttons - Encouraging messages and progress stars - No ads, no sign-in, works fully offline - Safe and simple for young cubers Free to play, including the full 2x2 solver and step-by-step lessons. A single optional in-app purchase unlocks unlimited 3x3 cube solving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cube Buddy at Free against Cube's $2.99. Cube Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Cube's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
Cube Buddy is free to download; Cube costs $2.99 up front. Cube Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cube ships an update every 2 months, Cube Buddy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube | Cube Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 639 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corey McCollum | FLY SKY PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
Cube
No in-app purchases
Cube Buddy
- Unlock 3x3 Solver$2.99
