Cube Gym vs CubeSolver Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
CubeSolver Lite
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CubeSolver Lite is a speedcubing timer and step-by-step solving guide for the 3x3 Rubik's Cube — in 18 languages, fully offline. Whether you're solving your first cube or chasing sub-20, CubeSolver Lite has you covered: SPEEDCUBE TIMER • Tap-to-start / tap-to-stop stopwatch with 10 ms precision • Tracks your last 5 solves • Best of 5 and average of 5, computed automatically • All-time personal best with PB badge • One-tap reset with confirmation BEGINNER METHOD • 7-stage layer-by-layer tutorial • From white cross to yellow edges • Clear move diagrams at every step ADVANCED CFOP METHOD • Full F2L (41 cases with diagrams) • Complete OLL — all 57 algorithms • Complete PLL — all 21 algorithms FEATURES • 18 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Turkish, Polish, Ukrainian, Indonesian, Vietnamese • Full RTL support for Arabic and Hebrew • Dark mode • Works completely offline — no account, no ads, no tracking • Clean, distraction-free interface — no clutter, no 3D gimmicks
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CubeSolver Lite at 15.6 against Cube Gym's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube Gym | CubeSolver Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Spadafora | Yariv Gdidi |
In-app purchases
Cube Gym
No in-app purchases
CubeSolver Lite
No in-app purchases
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