Comparison

SpeedCube vs Cube Coach

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 Coach

Learn to solve and master the Rubik's Cube with an interactive 3D coach. Scan your physical cube, follow step-by-step instructions, and train with a comprehensive algorithm library. Compete on global leaderboards and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D cube coaching
  • Real cube camera scanner
  • Beginner and speedcubing methods
  • Algorithm trainer for 119 cases
  • WCA-style cube timer
  • Gamified learning with XP and leaderboards
Features
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Stuck with a scrambled cube? Cube Coach is the cube solver app that doesn't just solve it — it teaches YOU to solve it. Scan your real cube with the camera, and a 3D coach walks you through every turn until the puzzle cube is solved. Whether you've never solved a 3x3 cube in your life or you're a speedcuber chasing sub-20 solves, Cube Coach turns cube training into a game: earn XP for every solve, keep your daily streak alive, and climb the global leaderboard. A COACH, NOT JUST A CUBE SOLVER • Point the camera at your scrambled cube — the scanner reads all six faces • The interactive 3D cube shows the exact next moves, turn by turn • Two methods: easy layer-by-layer for beginners, full CFOP for speedcubing • Every stage explained: cross, F2L, OLL, PLL — learn WHY, not just what MASTER ALL 119 SPEEDCUBING ALGORITHMS • Complete trainer for 41 F2L, 57 OLL and 21 PLL cases • Inspect every case in 3D, execute it on the cube, or play name-that-case quiz • Smart practice picker repeats the algorithms you miss or solve slowly • Track each case: new → learning → learned CUBE TIMER WITH DAILY STREAKS • WCA-style scrambles, inspection time, +2 and DNF penalties • Personal best, ao5, ao12, ao100 — your full solve history saved • One shared daily scramble for everyone — solve it every day to protect your streak CAMERA CUBE SCANNER • Scan your real cube in seconds — colors detected in any lighting • Automatic check that the position is valid and solvable • Tap any sticker to correct it, or enter colors manually SCRAMBLE ANALYZER • Compare the computer's shortest solution with a human CFOP walkthrough • Great for finding better crosses and smarter F2L pairs XP, RANKS & GLOBAL LEADERBOARD • Every solve, drill and streak earns XP • Rank up from White Cross Rookie to Speedcubing Legend • Race cubers worldwide on the global top-50 leaderboard • No sign-up needed — your account is created automatically WHO IS CUBE COACH FOR? • Beginners who want to finally solve the magic cube — guided, step by step • Returning cubers who remember half a method and want to relearn fast • Speedcubers drilling F2L, OLL and PLL algorithms to cut seconds • Anyone who loves brain training, puzzle games and logic challenges Terms of Use (EULA): https://cubecoach.app/eula Privacy Policy: https://cubecoach.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://cubecoach.app/terms

Screenshots

SpeedCube4 screens
Cube Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

SpeedCube and Cube Coach are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. SpeedCube sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Cube Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeedCube ships an update every 5 days, Cube Coach weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SpeedCube versus Cube Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedCubeCube Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdel AyariKenneth Billones

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpeedCube

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

Cube Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Cube Coach Pro$2.991 Month
  • Cube Coach Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SpeedCube free?
SpeedCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Coach free?
Cube Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpeedCube or Cube Coach have ads?
Both SpeedCube and Cube Coach show ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeedCube or Cube Coach?
SpeedCube ships an update every 5 days, and Cube Coach weekly. Most recently, SpeedCube was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cube Coach on October 25, 2026.

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