Comparison

CubeAlgo vs SpeedCube

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

SpeedCube

Features
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Solve the Speed Cube in seconds. Practice 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4solutions, algorithms, cross to F2L timer and recognition. Our SpeedCube Trainer will help you improve your solves. Free version with Ads or buy the Ad-Free plan to avoid Ads. Ad-Free 12m Annual Plan - Length: 1 year - Price: EUR 9.99/year - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tinyurl.com/43xaxnvy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CubeAlgo4 screens
SpeedCube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CubeAlgo at none against SpeedCube's shown. SpeedCube's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. CubeAlgo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SpeedCube sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubeAlgo ships an update every 2 months, SpeedCube every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CubeAlgo versus SpeedCube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeAlgoSpeedCube
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIKE SMITHAdel Ayari

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CubeAlgo

Subscriptions2
  • CubeAlgo Pro1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • CubeAlgo Pro3 Months trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

SpeedCube

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free 12m Annual Plan$9.991 Year

Questions

Is CubeAlgo free?
CubeAlgo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpeedCube free?
SpeedCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CubeAlgo or SpeedCube have ads?
SpeedCube shows ads; CubeAlgo does not.
Which is updated more often, CubeAlgo or SpeedCube?
CubeAlgo ships an update every 2 months, and SpeedCube every 5 days. Most recently, CubeAlgo was updated on October 24, 2026 and SpeedCube on October 25, 2026.

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