Comparison

SpeedCube vs Cube Guide

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

Head to head
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/

About

Cube Guide

Features
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Your all-in-one app for learning to solve Rubikโ€™s Cube puzzles. From beginner-friendly 3ร—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 2ร—2, 3ร—3, 4ร—4, 5ร—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 3ร—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

SpeedCube4 screens
Cube Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Guide at none against SpeedCube's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SpeedCube sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Cube Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
SpeedCube versus Cube Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedCubeCube Guide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysโ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size57 MB36 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAdel AyariPavel Pakhmutov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpeedCube

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free 12m Annual Plan$9.991 Year
None

Cube Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpeedCube free?
SpeedCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Guide free?
Cube Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpeedCube or Cube Guide have ads?
Both SpeedCube and Cube Guide show ads.

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