Cube Buddy vs CubeWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube Buddy
Learn to solve 2x2 and 3x3 magic cubes with interactive, step-by-step guidance. This kid-safe app offers two learning modes and can solve real-world scrambled cubes by matching colors. It's designed for young users with a bright interface and encouraging feedback.
- Step-by-step 3x3 and 2x2 cube solving
- Interactive "Show Me" and "I will Try" modes
- Solve real scrambled cubes by matching colors
- Kid-safe design with bright colors and friendly buttons
- Offline functionality
- Progress tracking with stars
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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.
CubeWise
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Cubewise is a friendly Rubik’s Cube coach for beginners and curious speedcubers. Learn the cube one layer at a time with clear lessons, move notation, animated demonstrations, quizzes, and practice drills. Enter your current cube manually or use the camera-assisted scanner, validate the position, and get a verified solution for any reachable 3×3 state. Explore a library of classic patterns, or transform your own scrambled cube into a target design with guided, animated moves. Use the interactive 3D cube to scramble, turn, undo, redo, and rehearse algorithms. Track lessons, practice streaks, saved patterns, and solves. Cubewise works offline and supports English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CubeWise at daily against Cube Buddy's every 5 days. 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
Both are free to download. Cube Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CubeWise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cube Buddy ships an update every 5 days, CubeWise daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube Buddy | CubeWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fly sky pty ltd | BARRY LIN |
In-app purchases
Cube Buddy
- Unlock 3x3 Solver$2.99
CubeWise
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Annual$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$29.99
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