Comparison

Cube Gym vs Hanzi Coach

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

Hanzi Coach

Features
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Hanzi Coach is a paper-based Chinese handwriting practice app. Choose Chinese characters, generate and print an A4 worksheet, complete it by hand, then use your camera or photo library to receive character-level and stroke-level feedback. KEY FEATURES • Choose practice characters from the character library, copybooks, or article text • Create printable A4 worksheets with grids, tracing, and flexible practice settings • Photograph or import a completed worksheet for automatic cell detection and scoring • Review character scores, positioning differences, missing strokes, and extra marks • Compare lower-scoring strokes and receive focused improvement suggestions • Save completed practice records and organize them by category and date • Identify weaker characters and create focused follow-up practice sets • Use the app in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or English PHOTO SCORING Scoring is designed for worksheets generated by the app’s A4 Worksheet feature. Worksheets from other sources or with different layouts may not be recognized correctly. Character selection, worksheet creation, photo scoring, saving, and viewing practice records do not require watching an ad. The first two Detailed Reviews are free. After that, users may voluntarily watch one rewarded ad to unlock weak-character analysis and practice suggestions for the selected record. The app does not use banner ads, and interstitial ads are disabled in this version. PRIVACY Handwriting images, selected characters, scores, and saved practice records are processed and stored on the device. They are not uploaded to Google for advertising purposes. Advertising consent and applicable privacy choices are handled through Google User Messaging Platform and Google AdMob. Scoring results are intended to support practice and self-evaluation. Results may be affected by camera angle, lighting, paper distortion, and writing tools.

Screenshots

Cube Gym4 screens
Hanzi Coach3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Gym at none against Hanzi Coach's shown. Hanzi Coach's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 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 Hanzi Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube GymHanzi Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph Spadafora永梅 施

In-app purchases

None

Cube Gym

No in-app purchases

None

Hanzi Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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