Comparison

CubeAlgo vs Cube Guide

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

Cube Guide

Learn to solve Rubik's Cubes with step-by-step guides and an extensive algorithm library. Explore various solving methods and cube types, from beginner 3x3 to advanced speedcubing techniques. Track your progress and save favorite algorithms for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step beginner guides
  • Extensive algorithm library
  • CFOP and Roux solving methods
  • Advanced cases (OLL, PLL, ZBLL)
  • Progress tracking
  • Favorites list
  • Multiple cube types supported
Features
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Your all-in-one app for learning to solve Rubik’s Cube puzzles. From beginner-friendly 3×3 guides to advanced speedcubing algorithms, this app helps you learn, practice, and improve. Explore popular solving methods like CFOP and Roux, study cases such as OLL, PLL, and ZBLL, and find methods for multiple cube types including 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, Pyraminx, and more. Use the notation guide to understand cube moves, save your favorite algorithms for quick review, and track which cases you have already learned. Inside the app: Step-by-step beginner 3×3 guides Extensive algorithm library CFOP, Roux, and other solving methods OLL, PLL, ZBLL, and more advanced cases Notation reference page Progress tracking Favorites 11 supported languages Completely redesigned interface Whether you are just starting or already speedcubing, the app gives you a fast and convenient way to learn cube algorithms and improve your solving.

Screenshots

CubeAlgo4 screens
Cube Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CubeAlgo at 4.7 against Cube Guide's 1.0. CubeAlgo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). Cube Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price 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. Cube Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CubeAlgo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CubeAlgo has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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CubeAlgo versus Cube Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeAlgoCube Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (20 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB36 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMIKE SMITHPavel Pakhmutov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CubeAlgo

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

Cube Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CubeAlgo free?
CubeAlgo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Guide free?
Cube Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CubeAlgo or Cube Guide?
CubeAlgo is rated higher. CubeAlgo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Cube Guide averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CubeAlgo or Cube Guide have ads?
Cube Guide shows ads; CubeAlgo does not.

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