Comparison

Cube Buddy 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

Cube Buddy

Features
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Cube Buddy is the friendly, kid-safe way to learn the magic cube. Twist a bright, colorful 3D cube with your finger, and learn to solve both the 2x2 and the 3x3 step by step. LEARN TO SOLVE Mix up the cube, then choose how to learn. Show Me plays the solution slowly and explains each step. I will Try highlights the exact face to turn, shows an arrow, and cheers you on, gently helping when you get stuck. SOLVE MY CUBE Got a real scrambled cube in your hand? Paint each sticker to match it, and Cube Buddy figures out the solution and teaches it to you, move by move. MADE FOR KIDS - Bright, cartoon colors and big, friendly buttons - Encouraging messages and progress stars - No ads, no sign-in, works fully offline - Safe and simple for young cubers Free to play, including the full 2x2 solver and step-by-step lessons. A single optional in-app purchase unlocks unlimited 3x3 cube solving.

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

Cube Buddy4 screens
Cube Algorithms3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Algorithms at none against Cube Buddy's 1. Cube Buddy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube Algorithms asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Buddy ships an update every 5 days, Cube Algorithms every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cube Buddy versus Cube Algorithms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube BuddyCube Algorithms
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfly sky pty ltdJohn Pan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cube Buddy

One-time1
  • Unlock 3x3 Solver$2.99
None

Cube Algorithms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Buddy free?
Cube Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Algorithms free?
Cube Algorithms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cube Buddy or Cube Algorithms have ads?
Neither Cube Buddy nor Cube Algorithms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Buddy or Cube Algorithms?
Cube Buddy ships an update every 5 days, and Cube Algorithms every 2 months. Most recently, Cube Buddy was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cube Algorithms on October 17, 2026.

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