Comparison

Cube Guide vs Cube Coach

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

Head to head
About

Cube Guide

Learn to solve Rubik's Cubes with step-by-step guides and an extensive algorithm library. Explore various solving methods and cube types, from beginner 3x3 to advanced speedcubing techniques. Track your progress and save favorite algorithms for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step beginner guides
  • Extensive algorithm library
  • CFOP and Roux solving methods
  • Advanced cases (OLL, PLL, ZBLL)
  • Progress tracking
  • Favorites list
  • Multiple cube types supported
Features
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Your all-in-one app for learning to solve Rubik’s Cube puzzles. From beginner-friendly 3×3 guides to advanced speedcubing algorithms, this app helps you learn, practice, and improve. Explore popular solving methods like CFOP and Roux, study cases such as OLL, PLL, and ZBLL, and find methods for multiple cube types including 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, Pyraminx, and more. Use the notation guide to understand cube moves, save your favorite algorithms for quick review, and track which cases you have already learned. Inside the app: Step-by-step beginner 3×3 guides Extensive algorithm library CFOP, Roux, and other solving methods OLL, PLL, ZBLL, and more advanced cases Notation reference page Progress tracking Favorites 11 supported languages Completely redesigned interface Whether you are just starting or already speedcubing, the app gives you a fast and convenient way to learn cube algorithms and improve your solving.

About

Cube Coach

Learn to solve and master Rubik's Cubes with an interactive 3D coach. Scan your physical cube, connect smart cubes, and engage in competitive battles and community challenges. Track progress, earn rewards, and improve your speedcubing skills.

Highlights
  • 3D interactive cube coach
  • Real cube scanning via camera
  • Smart cube connectivity
  • Algorithm trainer for 189 cases
  • Live competitive battles (Arena)
  • Cubing community and leaderboards
  • Gamified learning with XP and streaks
Features
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Stuck with a scrambled cube? Cube Coach is the cube solver app that doesn't just solve it — it teaches YOU to solve it. Scan your real cube with the camera, connect a smart cube, and a 3D coach walks you through every turn until the puzzle is solved. From your first 3x3 solve to sub-20 speedcubing, Cube Coach turns cube training into a game: earn XP, keep your daily streak, battle cubers live in the Arena, share your solves with the cubing community and climb the global leaderboards. A COACH, NOT JUST A CUBE SOLVER • Point the camera at your scrambled cube — the scanner reads all six faces • The interactive 3D cube shows the exact next moves, turn by turn • Beginner layer-by-layer method or full CFOP for speedcubing • Beginner video lessons plus every CFOP stage explained: cross, F2L, OLL, PLL • Grade Me: solve a scramble and get a stage-by-stage review of your moves MASTER 189 SPEEDCUBING ALGORITHMS • Trainer for all 41 F2L, 57 OLL and 21 PLL cases, plus 70 ZBLL cases • Inspect every case in 3D, practice it on the cube, or play name-that-case quiz • Smart practice repeats the algorithms you miss or solve slowly • Cross color lookahead quiz to plan better crosses SMART CUBE SUPPORT • Connect Bluetooth smart cubes: GAN, MoYu, QiYi and GoCube • Live 3D mirror of your cube, gyro orientation on supported models • Auto-timed solves, scramble follow and CFOP split times ARENA: LIVE CUBE BATTLES • Race real players head-to-head on the same scramble • Ranked matches with tiers up to Grandmaster and seasonal rewards • Challenge friends, practice against AI bots, or spectate live matches • Join tournaments and earn your place in the Hall of Fame CUBING COMMUNITY • Share your solves, PBs and replays on the social feed • Follow cubers, like, comment and @mention friends • "Beat my time" challenges on any scramble • Public cuber profiles with your stats and solves • Find WCA competitions near you SMART CUBE GAMES • Cube Rush, F2L Rush, Full F2L Rush, OLL/PLL Rush, Blind Sprint and Battle with Coach • Every game has its own global leaderboard CUBE TIMER WITH DAILY STREAKS • WCA-style scrambles, inspection, +2 and DNF penalties • Personal best, ao5, ao12, ao100 and solve analytics • One shared daily scramble for everyone — solve it daily to keep your streak • Record my solve: a clean stage for filming your solves CAMERA CUBE SCANNER • Scan your real cube in seconds — colors detected in any lighting • Automatic check that the position is valid and solvable • Tap any sticker to correct it, or enter colors manually SCRAMBLE ANALYZER • Compare the computer's shortest solution with a human CFOP walkthrough • Great for finding better crosses and smarter F2L pairs 2x2 AND 4x4 TOOLS • Solver, scanner, analyzer and trainer for 2x2 (CLL) and 4x4 (last two edges) XP, RANKS & LEADERBOARDS • Every solve, drill, game and battle earns XP • Rank up from White Cross Rookie to Speedcubing Legend • Race cubers worldwide on the global leaderboard • No sign-up needed — sign in with Google or Apple to sync across devices WHO IS CUBE COACH FOR? • Beginners who want to finally solve the magic cube, step by step • Returning cubers who want to relearn a method fast • Speedcubers drilling F2L, OLL, PLL and ZBLL to cut seconds • Smart cube owners looking for games and live battles • Anyone who loves brain training, puzzle games and logic challenges Cube Coach is free to play. An optional Pro subscription removes ads and unlocks the 2x2 and 4x4 tools. Works with any standard 3x3 speed cube. Rubik's Cube® is a registered trademark of Spin Master Toys UK Ltd. Cube Coach is an independent training app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Spin Master. Terms of Use (EULA): https://cubecoach.app/eula Privacy Policy: https://cubecoach.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://cubecoach.app/terms

Screenshots

Cube Guide4 screens
Cube Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Coach at 3.0 against Cube Guide's 1.0. Cube Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Cube Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cube Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Coach holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Cube Guide versus Cube Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube GuideCube Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB43 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPavel PakhmutovKenneth Billones

In-app purchases

None

Cube Guide

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cube Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Cube Coach Pro$2.991 Month
  • Cube Coach Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Cube Guide free?
Cube Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Coach free?
Cube Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Guide or Cube Coach?
Cube Coach is rated higher. Cube Guide averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cube Coach averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cube Guide or Cube Coach have ads?
Both Cube Guide and Cube Coach show ads.

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