Comparison

CubeZX vs iRubikCube

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

Head to head
About

CubeZX

Features
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CubeZX helps you get more from every training session with smart cube support, algorithm tools, timing, and solve analysis. Designed for modern speedcubing practice, CubeZX lets you connect a smart cube, monitor live turns, and train with a virtual cube companion that supports structured improvement. Practice cases, refine execution, explore notation, and keep a clear record of your recent performance. Core features: - Smart cube connection and live interaction - Algorithm browsing and guided practice - Timer for solves and training sessions - Virtual cube display and playback tools - Scramble, notation, and cube workflow support - Solve history and progress review - Support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac CubeZX is built for cubers who want one place for connected smart cube training and everyday speedcubing practice.

About

iRubikCube

Features
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iRubikCube is the classic cube, reimagined for iPhone and iPad. PLAY Scramble the cube and solve it against the clock, with an optional 15-second inspection, just like in a competition. Choose 2ร—2, 3ร—3 or 4ร—4, turn the layers with your finger or the notation keyboard, and beat your best times. Every day there is a Daily challenge with the same scramble for everyone. ASSIST Got a scrambled cube at home? Read its colours with the camera or enter them by hand, and iRubikCube shows where you are, the next move or the full solution, by the shortest route or the beginner's method. LEARN Twelve lessons, from zero to a solved cube: notation, the white cross, corners, the middle layer, the yellow face and an introduction to CFOP. Each lesson explains why, shows how and lets you practise on the 3D cube. AND MORE โ€ข Statistics: best time, mean, moves and your progress on a chart โ€ข Game Center: your solves show up in Apple Games โ€ข Settings and progress synced through iCloud โ€ข Colour-blind-safe high-contrast colours and VoiceOver support โ€ข In English and Portuguese No accounts, no ads and no data collection.

Screenshots

CubeZX4 screens
iRubikCube4 screens

Verdict

The call

CubeZX and iRubikCube are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CubeZX versus iRubikCube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeZXiRubikCube
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksim KorenevDavid Arsenio Martins

In-app purchases

None

CubeZX

No in-app purchases

None

iRubikCube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CubeZX free?
CubeZX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iRubikCube free?
iRubikCube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CubeZX or iRubikCube have ads?
Neither CubeZX nor iRubikCube shows ads.

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