Comparison

GACHI CROSS vs Cube Algorithms

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

Head to head
About

GACHI CROSS

Features
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If you want to cut down your 3x3 Rubik's Cube solve times, mastering the Cross is your first step. This app is a hands-on training tool designed specifically to optimize the first and most critical stage of your solve. Learn from the Best: Unlock Pro-Level Insights Don't just solve—see exactly how top-ranking cubers do it through move-by-move replays and notation breakdowns. By tracing world-class, optimal move counts, you will develop finger tricks and lookahead techniques that are nearly impossible to discover on your own. Competition-Ready Practice Generate realistic scrambles tailored for practical 3x3 Cross practice. Perfect for beginners building solid fundamentals, as well as intermediate and advanced solvers looking to plan their entire cross during the 15-second inspection phase. Key Features Leaderboards & Replays: Study optimal solutions from top cubers step-by-step. Realistic Scrambles: Smart problem generation tailored for cross-solving. High-Precision Timer: Track your progress down to the millisecond. Solution Simulator: Compare your personal solutions against optimal paths to eliminate wasted moves. Recommended For: Cubers hitting a plateau and looking to break through time barriers. Speedcubers preparing for official WCA competitions. Solvers of all skill levels aiming to maximize their 3x3 efficiency. Anyone wanting a dedicated timer to track their cross speed. Cubers looking to master every cross variation and transition into F2L seamlessly. "Master the Cross, master the Cube." Start turning your Cross into your fastest, most decisive weapon today!

About

Cube Algorithms

This app provides a comprehensive library of Rubik's Cube algorithms with visual previews. Users can track their learning progress, favorite algorithms, and organize them into custom study plans. Cloud synchronization ensures your data is accessible across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Algorithm library
  • 2D and 3D cube previews
  • Mark learned cases
  • Favorite algorithms
  • Custom folders
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Timer solve stats
Features
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Cube Algorithms lets speedcubers browse and study a library of Rubik's Cube algorithms (OLL, PLL, COLL, ZBLL, etc.) with visual 2D and 3D cube previews for each case. Users can mark cases as learned, like their favorite algorithms, and organize them into custom folders to build a personalized study plan. All progress, including timer solve stats, is automatically synced to the cloud so it's accessible across devices.

Screenshots

GACHI CROSS2 screens
Cube Algorithms3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GACHI CROSS at every 9 days against Cube Algorithms's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GACHI CROSS ships an update every 9 days, Cube Algorithms every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GACHI CROSS versus Cube Algorithms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGACHI CROSSCube Algorithms
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuya YoshidaJohn Pan

In-app purchases

None

GACHI CROSS

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Algorithms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GACHI CROSS free?
GACHI CROSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Algorithms free?
Cube Algorithms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GACHI CROSS or Cube Algorithms have ads?
Neither GACHI CROSS nor Cube Algorithms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GACHI CROSS or Cube Algorithms?
GACHI CROSS ships an update every 9 days, and Cube Algorithms every 2 months. Most recently, GACHI CROSS was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cube Algorithms on November 5, 2026.

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