Comparison

EarthPi vs Cube Buddy

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

Head to head
About

EarthPi

Explore Earth with 27 interactive map projections. Visualize the planet from different angles, adjust time to see sunlight, and track celestial bodies. Save your discoveries with screenshot functionality.

Highlights
  • 27 Earth projections
  • Smooth projection transitions
  • Time control for sunlight simulation
  • Celestial tracking (sun and moon)
  • Screenshot functionality
Features
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EarthPi is a unique app designed to provide users with a detailed and interactive way to explore Earth through various map projections. With 27 distinct Earth projections, the app allows users to study and visualize the planet from multiple perspectives. Key Features: - 27 Earth Projections: Choose from a variety of Earth's map projections. - Smooth Projection Transitions: Switch between projections seamlessly with fluid animations and learn how each map projection works. - Time Control: Adjust the time to observe the dynamic interaction of sunlight with Earth’s surface across all projections. - Celestial Tracking: View the real-time positions of the sun and moon based on the selected time. - Screenshot Functionality: Capture and save images of any map projection. Future Development: The developer is dedicated to expanding EarthPi’s capabilities, with plans to introduce additional projections, features, and improvements.

About

Cube Buddy

Features
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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.

Screenshots

EarthPi4 screens
Cube Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cube Buddy at every 5 days against EarthPi's every 3 months. EarthPi's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. EarthPi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cube Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EarthPi ships an update every 3 months, Cube Buddy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EarthPi versus Cube Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthPiCube Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOthman AlzahraniFLY SKY PTY LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EarthPi

One-time1
  • EarthPi Premium$3.99
1 purchases

Cube Buddy

One-time1
  • Unlock 3x3 Solver$2.99

Questions

Is EarthPi free?
EarthPi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Buddy free?
Cube Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EarthPi or Cube Buddy have ads?
Neither EarthPi nor Cube Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EarthPi or Cube Buddy?
EarthPi ships an update every 3 months, and Cube Buddy every 5 days. Most recently, EarthPi was updated on September 11, 2026 and Cube Buddy on September 9, 2026.

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