Comparison

Cube Gym 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

Cube Gym

This app helps Rubik's cube enthusiasts train smarter and improve their solve times. It offers a precision timer, algorithm training with visual aids, and progress tracking for various methods. Designed for focus, it works across Apple devices and keeps your data private.

Highlights
  • Precision timer with scramble generation
  • Algorithm training with visual 3D cube
  • Support for CFOP and Roux methods
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Offline data storage
Features
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Train smarter, solve faster. CubeGym is your personal Rubik's cube training companion. PRECISION TIMER • Stackmat-style hold-to-start timing • Automatic scramble generation • +2 and DNF penalty tracking • Inspection time support ALGORITHM TRAINING • Two practice modes: ID recognition and execution drills • Visual 3D cube showing how algorithms work • Cycle arrows reveal piece movement patterns • Track your accuracy as you learn LEARN YOUR METHOD • CFOP: OLL and PLL cases (Beginner and full) • Roux: Full CMLL set with 30+ cases • Fun patterns: Checkerboard, Superflip, and more TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Mark algorithms as Learning or Learned to build a focused curriculum • Quick-access in-progress training from the home screen • Name and resume solve sessions across training days • Session history for solves, ID drills, and case practice • Best single, Ao5, Ao12, Ao100 statistics • Personal record notifications DESIGNED FOR FOCUS • Clean, distraction-free interface • Works great on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • All data stays on your device—no account required Whether you're learning your first algorithms or grinding for sub-20, CubeGym helps you put in the work.

About

Cube Guide

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

Cube Gym4 screens
Cube Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Gym at none against Cube Guide's shown. Cube Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cube Gym versus Cube Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube GymCube Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB36 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJoseph SpadaforaPavel Pakhmutov

In-app purchases

None

Cube Gym

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Gym free?
Cube Gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Guide free?
Cube Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cube Gym or Cube Guide have ads?
Cube Guide shows ads; Cube Gym does not.

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