LLTrainer vs Cube Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LLTrainer
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LLTrainer is a focused training app for mastering the last layer (OLL & PLL) of the 3Γ3 cube. Learn all 57 OLLs and 21 PLLs with smooth animations and a clean, intuitive interface. γFeaturesγ β’ Complete coverage of all OLL (57) and PLL (21) cases β’ Practice with reverse-generated scrambles for realistic training β’ Customize algorithm names to match your preference β’ Add and manage your own algorithms for personalized learning γImportant Notesγ β’ Level 1 is free for both OLL and PLL β’ Levels 2β5 can be unlocked via in-app purchase β’ All data is stored locally on your device and never shared externally γTerms of Useγ This app uses Appleβs Standard End User License Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ γRequirementsγ β’ iOS 26.2 or later
Cube Coach
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MOST CUBE APPS JUST SOLVE THE CUBE FOR YOU. CUBE COACH 3x3 TEACHES YOU HOW TO SOLVE IT YOURSELF. Twenty-five hands-on lessons on a live 3D cube, from never-having-solved to sub-20-second CFOP. Every lesson lets you scan your real cube, then walks you through the moves on screen β one step at a time, exactly the moves you need from the exact state of your cube. THREE COURSES. TWENTY-FIVE LESSONS. β’ Foundations β Notation (free), the white cross (free), first layer corners (free), middle edges (premium), last layer (premium). Your first full solve. β’ Intuitive F2L (premium) β Pair up corners + edges and slot them together. The transition from beginner to intermediate speedcubing. β’ 2-Look OLL & PLL (premium) β Ten OLL algorithms + six PLL algorithms, with recognition drills under timer pressure. THE KILLER FEATURE β STATE-AWARE SOLVES In every lesson, tap "Capture your cube" to scan your physical cube with the camera, then tap "Solve {step name} from this state." Cube Coach shows you the exact moves to reach just that step's goal β not the whole solve, not the next ten steps, just what the lesson is teaching. Step through Prev / Play / Next on the 3D cube while mirroring the moves on your real cube in your hands. THIS IS HOW HUMANS LEARN. NOT HOW SOLVERS SOLVE. The mid-stage solvers don't use a black-box optimizer. They emit the named algorithms each lesson teaches β Sune, R U R' U', the A-perm β so what you watch on screen is what you'll eventually do from memory. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FREE TIER β’ Three Foundations lessons + a cube solver β’ Speedcubing timer with WCA-style Ao5 / Ao12 / best-single tracking β’ Scrambler with full WCA random move sequences β’ 3D cube playground β scramble, twist by tap or drag, solve from any state β’ Capture your physical cube via the camera or paint it in by hand β’ Save and load cube snapshots so you can return to a state later WHAT'S INCLUDED IN PREMIUM ($8.99 one-time, lifetime) β’ All Foundations lessons β’ Every lesson in Intuitive F2L (10 lessons) + 2-Look OLL & PLL (7 lessons) β’ Ad-free everywhere ONE-TIME PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. YOURS FOREVER. Cube Coach is built around one idea: the difference between watching a solve and actually solving the cube is muscle memory. Every interaction in the app β capture, step, play, scramble, time, drill β is designed to move algorithms from the screen into your hands. PRIVACY No accounts. No tracking across other apps. No analytics SDKs. Cube Coach stores your solves and lesson progress on-device only. The camera is used solely to read sticker colors during cube capture β frames are processed in-memory and never written to disk or transmitted off-device. Built for iPhone and iPad. Universal app. Free to download.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LLTrainer at none against Cube Coach's shown. Cube Coach's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LLTrainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cube Coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LLTrainer ships an update every 3 months, Cube Coach every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | LLTrainer | Cube Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | Yonghao Xu |
In-app purchases
LLTrainer
- Premium Full Access$3.99
Cube Coach
- Master the Cube$8.99
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