Comparison

Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver vs CubeWise

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

CubeWise

Features
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Cubewise is a friendly Rubik’s Cube coach for beginners and curious speedcubers. Learn the cube one layer at a time with clear lessons, move notation, animated demonstrations, quizzes, and practice drills. Enter your current cube manually or use the camera-assisted scanner, validate the position, and get a verified solution for any reachable 3×3 state. Explore a library of classic patterns, or transform your own scrambled cube into a target design with guided, animated moves. Use the interactive 3D cube to scramble, turn, undo, redo, and rehearse algorithms. Track lessons, practice streaks, saved patterns, and solves. Cubewise works offline and supports English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CubeWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CubeWise at daily against Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver's every 3 weeks. CubeWise also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 CubeWise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver ships an update every 3 weeks, CubeWise daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver versus CubeWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHongyi CFOP Cube SolverCubeWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer佳辰 汪BARRY LIN

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
3 purchases

CubeWise

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver free?
Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubeWise free?
CubeWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver or CubeWise?
Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver ships an update every 3 weeks, and CubeWise daily. Most recently, Hongyi CFOP Cube Solver was updated on October 7, 2026 and CubeWise on October 11, 2026.

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