Comparison

CubeAlgo vs 2sidePLL

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

2sidePLL

Features
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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!

Screenshots

CubeAlgo4 screens
2sidePLL4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CubeAlgo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 2sidePLL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CubeAlgo versus 2sidePLL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeAlgo2sidePLL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIKE SMITHYuya Yoshida

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CubeAlgo

Subscriptions2
  • CubeAlgo Pro1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • CubeAlgo Pro3 Months trial$19.991 Year
None

2sidePLL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CubeAlgo free?
CubeAlgo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2sidePLL free?
2sidePLL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CubeAlgo or 2sidePLL have ads?
Neither CubeAlgo nor 2sidePLL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CubeAlgo or 2sidePLL?
CubeAlgo ships an update every 2 months, and 2sidePLL every 4 days. Most recently, CubeAlgo was updated on September 17, 2026 and 2sidePLL on September 19, 2026.

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