Comparison

Kubo vs Zekai

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

Head to head
About

Kubo

This app offers a realistic virtual speedcube experience for both beginners and experienced cubers. It provides tools for learning algorithms, practicing techniques, and tracking progress on leaderboards. Use it to enhance your skills with a physical cube.

Highlights
  • Realistic virtual cube simulation
  • Algorithm and technique training
  • Daily scramble competitions
  • National and global leaderboards
  • Built-in timer with inspection
  • Solve replays and sharing
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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Kubo Virtual Speedcube brings the thrill of speedcubing to your phone without trying to replace the tactile feel of a real cube. Whether you’re a beginner learning your first algorithm or a seasoned speedcuber chasing new PBs, Virtual Speedcube gives you a realistic virtual cube and theory-focused tools to improve. Use it as a companion to your physical cube: practise solo or battle friends online, sharpen your quick thinking and look-ahead skills, track your progress on national and global leaderboards, and share replays of your fastest solves. Key features Daily Comp Mode – get a new scramble every day; your times are ranked on a daily leaderboard to see how you stack up. Gesture & Tilt Controls – intuitive swipe gestures and optional tilt controls make the cube feel natural and responsive, like a physical cube in your hands. National & Global Rankings – climb the leaderboards with best single and average of 5; filter by world, country, or state to see where you stand. Built-in Timer with Cube Inspection – replicate World Cube Association timing rules with a 15-second inspection period and detailed solve statistics like TPS, move count, and breakdown of cross, F2L, OLL, and PLL phases. Analyse where you lose time and see opportunities to improve your cross execution. Algorithm & Technique Training – learn speedsolving from the ground up with interactive tutorials covering beginner CFOP methods, advanced F2L/OLL/PLL algorithms, and cross/XCross techniques. See algorithm suggestions during analysis and practise at your own pace. Look-ahead & Quick Thinking Practice – timed drills and analytics help you practise look-ahead, recognition, and decision-making under pressure so you can transfer those skills to your physical cube. Theory-focused companion – Virtual Speedcube is a complement to, not a replacement for, a real speedcube. Use it to explore algorithms, learn new cases, and polish your technique before applying them in real-life solves. Solve Replays & Sharing – save your best solves, share replays via links, and watch others’ solves with integrated playback. Player Records & Analytics – view your best single and average times, highest TPS, fewest moves, and total attempts; optionally sync your data across devices with sign-in. Cross-platform – train anytime on iPhone and iPad. Privacy-conscious – Virtual Speedcube uses Firebase Authentication and Cloud Firestore, plus optional notifications and analytics to improve the app experience. Why you’ll love it Kubo Virtual Speedcube combines realistic physics with competitive features and instructional tools. It’s great for: Learning algorithms – interactive tutorials help you learn speedsolving basics and advanced techniques like cross and XCross; slow down solves, see move sequences, and practise F2L/OLL/PLL case recognition so you can apply new knowledge to your physical cube. Improving speed – track your averages and TPS over time, practise cross and XCross execution, look-ahead, and quick thinking, and challenge yourself with daily comps. Competing – battle friends online, compete with an AI in daily comps, and climb national leaderboards. Real-cube companion – focused on theory and algorithm learning. Not a substitute for the feel of a real cube, but a tool to help you study cases and practise strategies you can use in real life. Ready to level up your cubing? Download Kubo Virtual Speedcube now and start training today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Zekai

This app offers five premium logic puzzles, including Sudoku, Word Hunt, Queens, Tango, and Zip, with over 20,000 hand-crafted levels. Enjoy daily challenges, offline play, and a minimalist design without forced subscriptions or intrusive ads.

Highlights
  • 5 curated logic games in one app
  • 20,000+ hand-crafted levels
  • Daily goal and streaks
  • XP progression and achievements
  • Offline play
  • Minimalist design with dark mode
  • No subscription required
Features
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Sudoku, Word Hunt, Queens, Tango, Zip — 5 premium logic puzzles in one app. Brain training, daily challenges, 20,000+ hand-crafted levels. Offline. No forced subscription. Featured by Apple in "New Apps We Love." PUZZLES INCLUDED • Sudoku — the classic number puzzle, 5,000 levels across 5 difficulties • Word Hunt — find hidden words in a grid, with English word lists built in • Queens — place queens so none threaten each other (one per row, column, and colored region) • Tango — balance suns and moons with simple rules (a Binairo / Takuzu logic grid) • Zip — connect the numbers in sequence without crossing paths WHY ZEKAI • 5 curated logic games in one app — no clutter, no filler • 20,000+ hand-crafted levels across the collection • Daily goal + streaks to keep your habit alive • XP progression and achievements • Plays offline — on a plane, on the subway, anywhere • Minimalist design with full dark-mode support — no flashing ads mid-puzzle • No subscription required to enjoy the core experience Zekai is for anyone who wants the best of classic logic puzzles without the noise. Train your focus, sharpen your pattern recognition, and make puzzling a daily habit. Download Zekai and start your daily streak today. Featured by Apple in "New Apps We Love." — Privacy Policy: https://sixsensely.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kubo4 screens
Zekai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kubo at 5.0 against Zekai's 3.0. Kubo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Kubo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Zekai sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kubo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kubo ships an update every 3 days, Zekai every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kubo versus Zekai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKuboZekai
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB133 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMarion Gerard BulanhaguiSelcuk Guler

Customer experience

Kubo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Zekai

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kubo

Subscriptions2
  • Kubo Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Kubo Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Zekai

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Kubo free?
Kubo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zekai free?
Zekai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kubo or Zekai?
Kubo is rated higher. Kubo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Zekai averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Kubo or Zekai have ads?
Both Kubo and Zekai show ads.
Which is updated more often, Kubo or Zekai?
Kubo ships an update every 3 days, and Zekai every 9 days. Most recently, Kubo was updated on October 10, 2026 and Zekai on October 12, 2026.

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