Comparison

Cube Buddy vs CubeWise

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

CubeWise

Features
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Cubewise is a friendly Rubikโ€™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 3ร—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/

Screenshots

Cube Buddy4 screens
CubeWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 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 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Buddy ships an update every 5 days, CubeWise daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Cube Buddy versus CubeWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube BuddyCubeWise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLY SKY PTY LTDBARRY LIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cube Buddy

One-time1
  • Unlock 3x3 Solver$2.99
3 purchases

CubeWise

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Cube Buddy free?
Cube Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubeWise free?
CubeWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cube Buddy or CubeWise have ads?
Neither Cube Buddy nor CubeWise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Buddy or CubeWise?
Cube Buddy ships an update every 5 days, and CubeWise daily. Most recently, Cube Buddy was updated on October 12, 2026 and CubeWise on October 11, 2026.

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