Comparison

Cube Buddy vs Cube Brain Trainer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 Brain Trainer

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Think faster, not just turn faster. Cube Brain Trainer teaches you to solve the cube step by step โ€” and trains the part of solving that happens in your head: recognizing cases, recalling algorithms, and deciding your next move. Your first goal: break the one-minute barrier. A guided path from zero to full CFOP - Start with the cross and first layer โ€” no experience needed - Learn F2L, then OLL and PLL, one bite-sized case at a time - Choose your route: beginner-friendly 2-look, or the full 1-look sets - Full OLL (57) and PLL (21) case libraries, verified move by move Learn by doing, on a 3D cube - Every case comes with a memorable, verified solution - Watch the demo from any angle, pause it, turn the cube yourself - Recognition cues tell you what to look for โ€” shape and position Practice and see yourself improve - Time attack mode with phase-by-phase stats (cross, F2L, OLL, PLL) - Spot which step slows you down, then jump straight to the lesson for it - Replay any solving move by move, and re-solve a single phase to drill it - Cases fade as your memory does โ€” review them right before you forget - Streaks and progress tracking keep you coming back Honest about what it trains Your times in this app measure how fast you think โ€” recognition and recall โ€” not finger speed. That's the point: build the mental side here, then make your real cube faster with hands-on practice. Questions or feedback: lastchoice86@naver.com Rubik's Cubeยฎ is a trademark of its respective owner. This app is an independent training tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the trademark holder.

Screenshots

Cube Buddy4 screens
Cube Brain Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Brain Trainer at none against Cube Buddy's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Cube Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube Brain Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Cube Buddy versus Cube Brain Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube BuddyCube Brain Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLY SKY PTY LTDJongtaek Choi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cube Buddy

One-time1
  • Unlock 3x3 Solver$2.99
None

Cube Brain Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Buddy free?
Cube Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Brain Trainer free?
Cube Brain Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cube Buddy or Cube Brain Trainer have ads?
Neither Cube Buddy nor Cube Brain Trainer shows ads.

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