Comparison

Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver vs Cube Buddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver

This app helps users solve and practice 3x3 cubes with features like AI-powered coaching, timer functions, and 3D playback. It supports manual input, camera recognition, and Bluetooth smart cubes for an enhanced speedcubing experience.

Highlights
  • 3x3 cube solving
  • AI training coach
  • Camera recognition
  • Bluetooth smart cube support
  • WCA scrambles and timing
  • CFOP method practice
  • 3D playback with solution steps
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Hongyi AI Cube is built for 3x3 cube solving and speedcubing practice. Enter or generate WCA scrambles, record a cube with manual six-face entry or camera recognition, and review 3D playback with solution steps. The Training tab adds a professional timer, 15-second inspection, ao5/ao12, sessions, recent solves, and long-term trends. Bluetooth mode supports tested GAN and MoYu smart cubes. After calibrating the physical cube, the in-app 3D cube can follow real turns; WCA generation in Bluetooth mode is kept as a target formula so you can scramble the real cube and verify with the net. CFOP practice covers Cross, F2L, 2-Look OLL, and PLL with case recognition, algorithms, and 3D follow-along playback. The AI training coach combines timer sessions, algorithm practice, and solve analysis into review advice and daily practice tasks. Free features include WCA timing, local sessions, ao5/ao12, basic CFOP practice, 3x3 solving, and 3D demos. Subscription unlocks AI coaching, advanced review, long-term trend analysis, and cloud sync. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cube Buddy

Learn to solve 2x2 and 3x3 magic cubes with interactive, step-by-step guidance. This kid-safe app offers two learning modes and can solve real-world scrambled cubes by matching colors. It's designed for young users with a bright interface and encouraging feedback.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step 3x3 and 2x2 cube solving
  • Interactive "Show Me" and "I will Try" modes
  • Solve real scrambled cubes by matching colors
  • Kid-safe design with bright colors and friendly buttons
  • Offline functionality
  • Progress tracking with stars
Features
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Cube Buddy is the friendly, kid-safe way to learn the magic cube. Twist a bright, colorful 3D cube with your finger, and learn to solve both the 2x2 and the 3x3 step by step. LEARN TO SOLVE Mix up the cube, then choose how to learn. Show Me plays the solution slowly and explains each step. I will Try highlights the exact face to turn, shows an arrow, and cheers you on, gently helping when you get stuck. SOLVE MY CUBE Got a real scrambled cube in your hand? Paint each sticker to match it, and Cube Buddy figures out the solution and teaches it to you, move by move. MADE FOR KIDS - Bright, cartoon colors and big, friendly buttons - Encouraging messages and progress stars - No ads, no sign-in, works fully offline - Safe and simple for young cubers Free to play, including the full 2x2 solver and step-by-step lessons. A single optional in-app purchase unlocks unlimited 3x3 cube solving.

Screenshots

Cube Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver at 5.0 against Cube Buddy's 1.0. Cube Buddy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support. On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Cube Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver ships an update every 3 weeks, Cube Buddy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver versus Cube Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHongyi CFOP Cube SolverCube Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer佳辰 汪fly sky pty ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$124.99
1 purchases

Cube Buddy

One-time1
  • Unlock 3x3 Solver$2.99

Questions

Is Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver free?
Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Buddy free?
Cube Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver or Cube Buddy?
Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver is rated higher. Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cube Buddy averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver or Cube Buddy?
Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cube Buddy every 5 days. Most recently, Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cube Buddy on November 5, 2026.

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