Comparison

Cube Algorithms vs xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer

Features
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You never knew cubing could get this fun. An app made for everyone to enjoy, from the very beginners to the most advanced cubers who need a tactical approach to their training. Time and review A powerful timer compatible with smart cubes from every major brand. Organize your sessions, customize them to your needs, sync your solves and get fully detailed breakdowns of every one of them. Identify weak spots Millions of solves analyzed from cubers of every level, combined with your own smart cube statistics. See your strengths and weaknesses at a glance. You'd be surprised at what you can find. Trainers Every trainer in one place! Algorithm trainers for ZBLL, OLL, PLL, CLL, EG1 and EG2, as well as dedicated step trainers with options built to tailor training to your needs: step transitions, prediction, PLL time attack and much more. Play and progress Earn XP by practicing. Every solve and every rep counts toward leveling up your account. Unlock badges, play daily challenges, climb the leaderboards and share your results with your friends to see who's fastest. Multiplayer rooms Create a room, share the invite code and race your friends live on the exact same scrambles, round after round. Go 1v1 for a head-to-head duel, or open the room to a whole crowd. Score each round on a single solve or on an AO5, and watch your opponent's smart cube and time move in real time. Puzzles and algorithms Every puzzle supported, so no more hand scrambling or juggling different tools. Everything in one place, with a huge algorithm database for every puzzle and every level. Reconstructions Learn from the best! Thousands of solve reconstructions from top speedcubers. Active development xcross.gg is in very active development. New features land often, and feedback is very appreciated.

Screenshots

Cube Algorithms3 screens
xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Algorithms at none against xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer's 3. xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 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. xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cube Algorithms asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Algorithms ships an update every 2 months, xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cube Algorithms versus xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube Algorithmsxcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn PanValentin Wojtasinski

In-app purchases

None

Cube Algorithms

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer

Subscriptions3
  • Abonnement pro mensuel14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Supporter$14.991 Month
  • Pro plan (yearly)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Cube Algorithms free?
Cube Algorithms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer free?
xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cube Algorithms or xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer have ads?
Neither Cube Algorithms nor xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Algorithms or xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer?
Cube Algorithms ships an update every 2 months, and xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer every 3 days. Most recently, Cube Algorithms was updated on October 24, 2026 and xcross.gg Cube Timer & Trainer on October 31, 2026.

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