CubeAlgo vs 2sidePLL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CubeAlgo
Learn and practice Rubik's Cube algorithms with clear notations and animated visuals. Supports various cube sizes and solving methods, allowing users to add their own algorithms and track progress. Works offline and is ad-free.
- Learn various Rubik's Cube solving methods
- Animated algorithm visuals
- Add and verify custom algorithms
- Supports multiple cube sizes (3x3 to 6x6)
- Offline algorithm practice mode
- Track learning progress
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CubeAlgo is your personal Rubik’s Cube algorithm tutor — designed for cubers of all levels, from beginners to advanced speedcubers. Easily browse and learn popular solving methods like 2-Look OLL, 2-Look PLL, Full OLL, Full PLL, F2L, COLL and many more! With clear notations, animated visuals and smart practice tools. Now, you can even add your own algorithms with instant on-device algorithm verification. Features: • Beginner-friendly interface with intuitive navigation • Learn and practice 3x3, 2x2, 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, pyraminx & megaminx algorithms • Add your own algorithms for 3x3 OLL, PLL, COLL, Winter Variation, Summer Variation & 4x4 OLL, PLL Parity algorithms • Instant algorithm verification with a built-in cube engine — works offline • Track learning status: Not Learned, Learning, and Learned • Choose your preferred algorithm for each case, or add your own! • Switch between multiple algorithm variations from different angles for F2L • Built-in practice mode for OLL, PLL, COLL, Winter Variation, Summer Variation and 4x4 OLL & PLL Parity algorithms • Available 3D visualiser • Lightweight, offline-ready, and ad-free Level up your solving skills with CubeAlgo — the essential companion for anyone serious about cubing! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
2sidePLL
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Compete with players worldwide on the speed and accuracy of two-sided PLL recognition! To solve a Rubik’s Cube faster, you need to recognize PLL cases quickly. Play a lot and claim the world’s top spot!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2sidePLL at none against CubeAlgo's 2. 2sidePLL also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. CubeAlgo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 2sidePLL asks for nothing beyond the download.
CubeAlgo ships an update every 2 months, 2sidePLL every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CubeAlgo | 2sidePLL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIKE SMITH | Yuya Yoshida |
In-app purchases
CubeAlgo
- CubeAlgo Pro1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- CubeAlgo Pro3 Months trial$19.991 Year
2sidePLL
No in-app purchases









