Comparison

Cube Gym vs Cube Algorithms

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 Algorithms

This app provides a comprehensive library of Rubik's Cube algorithms with visual previews. Users can track their learning progress, favorite algorithms, and organize them into custom study plans. Cloud synchronization ensures your data is accessible across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Algorithm library
  • 2D and 3D cube previews
  • Mark learned cases
  • Favorite algorithms
  • Custom folders
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Timer solve stats
Features
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Cube Algorithms lets speedcubers browse and study a library of Rubik's Cube algorithms (OLL, PLL, COLL, ZBLL, etc.) with visual 2D and 3D cube previews for each case. Users can mark cases as learned, like their favorite algorithms, and organize them into custom folders to build a personalized study plan. All progress, including timer solve stats, is automatically synced to the cloud so it's accessible across devices.

Screenshots

Cube Gym4 screens
Cube Algorithms3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cube Gym at weekly against Cube Algorithms's every 2 months. Cube Algorithms's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cube Gym against 5.0 for Cube Algorithms. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Gym ships an update weekly, Cube Algorithms every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cube Gym versus Cube Algorithms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube GymCube Algorithms
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph SpadaforaJohn Pan

Customer experience

Cube Gym

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cube Algorithms

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cube Gym

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Algorithms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Gym free?
Cube Gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Algorithms free?
Cube Algorithms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube Gym or Cube Algorithms?
Cube Gym and Cube Algorithms are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Cube Gym or Cube Algorithms have ads?
Neither Cube Gym nor Cube Algorithms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Gym or Cube Algorithms?
Cube Gym ships an update weekly, and Cube Algorithms every 2 months. Most recently, Cube Gym was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cube Algorithms on October 17, 2026.

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