Comparison

LLTrainer vs Turnsmith

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

Head to head
About

LLTrainer

Features
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LLTrainer is a focused training app for mastering the last layer (OLL & PLL) of the 3Γ—3 cube. Learn all 57 OLLs and 21 PLLs with smooth animations and a clean, intuitive interface. 【Features】 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 【Important Notes】 β€’ Level 1 is free for both OLL and PLL β€’ Levels 2–5 can be unlocked via in-app purchase β€’ All data is stored locally on your device and never shared externally 【Terms of Use】 This app uses Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 【Requirements】 β€’ iOS 26.2 or later

About

Turnsmith

Features
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Stuck on a scrambled cube? Turnsmith shows you how to solve it, one quarter turn at a time, on a 3D cube that turns exactly like the one in your hands. COPY YOUR CUBE Paint the colors face by face while the cube on screen turns to show you which face comes next. Tap to paint, drag to paint a whole row, and undo anything. If a color is wrong, Turnsmith says where: which color is counted twice, which piece cannot exist, and which square is probably the culprit. FOLLOW THE MOVES Every move is shown on the 3D cube with a brass arrow, in words ("the right column goes up, away from you") and in notation. Go at your own pace, set how long each move holds, step back, scrub, or turn the view with a finger. Solutions for the 3x3 are about 20 moves, worked out in under a second, entirely on your device. A TWISTED CORNER? A FLIPPED EDGE? If a piece was turned or popped out by hand, Turnsmith spots it, solves everything else, and tells you exactly which piece to fix with your fingers. LEARN TO SOLVE IT YOURSELF Eight short lessons for the 3x3 and four for the 2x2 teach the beginner method, each with demos and practice cubes. Coach my cube solves your own cube the same way, lesson by lesson. TIME YOUR SOLVES A competition-style timer: hold to start, 15-second inspection with calls at 8 and 12, +2 and DNF, sessions, averages of 5, 12, 50 and 100, a chart and your full history to export. Optional Game Center leaderboards and achievements. PATTERNS AND FLAGS Checkerboards, cube in a cube, the superflip and more, plus flags from around the world. Play any pattern from a solved cube or straight from your own, undo it just as quickly, or design your own and let Turnsmith find the moves. MADE TO BE COMFORTABLE - Works offline, with no account and no sign-up - Designs for your cube, including a color-blind design with a shape on every color - Dark and light appearances, larger text, VoiceOver and Reduce Motion - iPhone and iPad, iOS 15 and newer FAIR AND SIMPLE Nothing is locked away: every puzzle, solution, lesson and pattern, and the timer. A small banner appears only on the pattern, lesson and statistics lists, and an occasional short ad after a finished solution, never while you are solving. Ads are non-personalized and suitable for all ages. Remove Ads is a single purchase, not a subscription, and also unlocks every design.

Screenshots

LLTrainer4 screens
Turnsmith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LLTrainer at none against Turnsmith's shown. Turnsmith's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. LLTrainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Turnsmith sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LLTrainer ships an update every 3 months, Turnsmith every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
LLTrainer versus Turnsmith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLLTrainerTurnsmith
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.215.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTatsuya Yamaguchivuong cuong

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LLTrainer

One-time1
  • Premium Full Access$3.99
1 purchases

Turnsmith

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is LLTrainer free?
LLTrainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Turnsmith free?
Turnsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LLTrainer or Turnsmith have ads?
Turnsmith shows ads; LLTrainer does not.
Which is updated more often, LLTrainer or Turnsmith?
LLTrainer ships an update every 3 months, and Turnsmith every 3 days. Most recently, LLTrainer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Turnsmith on October 20, 2026.

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