PocketAlgs vs Drifting Continents
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketAlgs
Master speedcubing with a comprehensive collection of algorithms for various puzzle types, from beginner to advanced levels. Track your progress and improve your solving times with an intuitive interface designed for focused practice.
- Extensive algorithm library
- Support for multiple cube types
- Suitable for all skill levels
- Regularly updated content
- Sleek and intuitive interface
- Focus on practice and progression
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From the classic 2x2 to the mind-bending Megaminx, PocketAlgs is your all-in-one platform for mastering the art of speedcubing. Whether you're just starting your cubing journey or training to compete at the highest level, PocketAlgs supports all skill levels. With over 1,000 algorithms and new ones added regularly, you'll always have something new to learn and improve. PocketAlgs includes algorithm sets for popular events like 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, Pyraminx, Skewb, Square-1, and Megaminx, with more events on the way. The app’s sleek design and intuitive interface help you stay focused on practice and progression, without distractions. Join thousands of cubers worldwide solving faster and smarter with PocketAlgs — Made by cubers, for cubers, supported by SpeedCubeShop.
Drifting Continents
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Drifting Continents is a visual atlas for exploring global earthquakes and tectonic plates. See where recent earthquakes are happening, compare them with plate boundaries, and understand why seismic activity often follows the edges of Earth’s moving plates. The app is designed for curious learners, geography enthusiasts, students, and anyone who wants a clearer view of our dynamic planet. Features: Explore recent global earthquakes on a custom earth view View magnitude, location, depth, and event time Switch between globe and flat map views Filter earthquakes by time range and magnitude Show tectonic plate boundaries and seismic activity belts Review recent activity with a simple earthquake dashboard View hypocenter depth categories for selected events Switch between English, Simplified Chinese, or system language No account, no ads, and no location permission required Drifting Continents focuses on visual exploration, not alarm or prediction. It helps you observe patterns, compare recent events, and build an intuitive understanding of plate tectonics. Data is based on public earthquake sources, including USGS and supplemental public earthquake information for China-region events. Updates may depend on network conditions, public data availability, and server processing. Important: Drifting Continents is not an earthquake prediction, warning, alert, emergency response, or safety decision tool. Earthquake and plate information is provided for general reference and educational exploration only. For official earthquake information, alerts, and emergency guidance, always refer to official earthquake monitoring agencies and local authorities. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://acnhljt2l0gx.feishu.cn/docx/Woy6djK8qoXKAQxKf0vcd7lznNe
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PocketAlgs at Free against Drifting Continents's $0.99. Drifting Continents's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
PocketAlgs is free to download; Drifting Continents costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PocketAlgs ships an update every 2 months, Drifting Continents every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketAlgs | Drifting Continents |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Armand Tartar | 军 张 |
In-app purchases
PocketAlgs
No in-app purchases
Drifting Continents
No in-app purchases
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