CubeZX vs iRubikCube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CubeZX
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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.
iRubikCube
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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 2ร2, 3ร3 or 4ร4, 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 โข Statistics: best time, mean, moves and your progress on a chart โข Game Center: your solves show up in Apple Games โข Settings and progress synced through iCloud โข Colour-blind-safe high-contrast colours and VoiceOver support โข In English and Portuguese No accounts, no ads and no data collection.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CubeZX | iRubikCube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maksim Korenev | David Arsenio Martins |
In-app purchases
CubeZX
No in-app purchases
iRubikCube
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do CubeZX or iRubikCube have ads?
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