CubeLab vs Chess Software
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CubeLab
This app helps you solve Rubik's Cubes using your phone's camera or manual input. It provides step-by-step 3D instructions, a virtual cube for practice, and guides for creating patterns.
- Camera cube scanning
- Manual color input
- Step-by-step 3D solutions
- Virtual cube practice
- Built-in timer
- Pattern guides
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Got a cube that feels impossible to solve? CubeLab is here to help. Scan your cube with the camera or enter the colors manually, then follow simple step-by-step 3D instructions to solve it at your own pace. SOLVE WITH GUIDANCE From easy scrambles to tricky ones, CubeLab shows you each move clearly so you always know what to do next. PRACTICE YOUR WAY Use the built-in timer and virtual cube to practice whenever you want. Take your time, repeat moves, and get more comfortable with every solve. PLAY WITH A VIRTUAL CUBE No cube nearby? Scramble, rotate, undo, reset, and practice directly in the app. LEARN COOL PATTERNS Discover fun cube patterns and follow animated steps to create them yourself. • Camera scan or manual color input • Clear step-by-step 3D solutions • Support for tricky scrambled cubes • Timer for practice sessions • Interactive virtual cube • Fun pattern guides Scan, learn, practice, and solve—even when it looks difficult. Privacy & Terms https://cemsoftwareltd.com/term.html https://cemsoftwareltd.com/privacyPolicy.html
Chess Software
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THE STRONGEST CHESS ENGINE ON MOBILE DragonFish Chess is built on Stockfish, the world's leading open-source chess engine, fully optimized for Apple Silicon. Now you can carry desktop-class chess engine power right in your pocket. Ever tried a chess app and felt the calculation wasn't deep enough? The problem usually isn't the engine — it's hardware that hasn't been properly optimized. Top players have long relied on expensive cloud-hosted engines to get that extra edge. With DragonFish, that power is now in your hands — no internet connection required, no server fees. Stockfish already does amazing things; we made it even better on your device. DEEP ANALYSIS & TRAINING DragonFish isn't just a chess app — it's a real coach in your pocket: - Precise evaluation: See a detailed score for every move, so you instantly know who's better in any position. - Custom position editor: Freely set up any position and re-analyze any variation you want — perfect for opening prep or reviewing your games. - Multi-move arrow overlay: See the engine's best lines drawn directly on the board, built for beginners and strong players alike. Let DragonFish turn your phone into the ultimate chess weapon. Elevate your game and master every position with DragonFish today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CubeLab at none against Chess Software's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. CubeLab sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Chess Software sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CubeLab ships an update every 2 weeks, Chess Software every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CubeLab | Chess Software |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CEM SOFTWARE LTD | Tam Nguyen |
In-app purchases
CubeLab
- weekly trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Cube Solver Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- yearly$19.991 Year
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- Cube Lab Premium$29.991 Year
Chess Software
- 30 Hearts Pack$1.99
- Engine Unlock + 50 Hearts$19.99
- Unlimited Hearts Unlock$29.99
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