CubeSensei vs CubeWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CubeSensei
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Learn something from every solve. CubeSensei turns your Bluetooth smart cube into a coach. Every turn is read straight from the cube, so each solve is broken down move by move โ cross, F2L, OLL and PLL โ with recognition and execution timed separately. CONNECT YOUR CUBE Works with GAN, MoYu and X-Man smart cubes over Bluetooth. The app remembers the cube you used last and reconnects to it on its own, so you can pick it up and start turning. SEE WHERE THE TIME GOES โข Stage splits for every solve, with recognition vs. execution timing โข Automatic case and algorithm detection โข Replay any solve, move by move, in 3D โข Cross analysis showing the solution you could have used โข Visual aids for every stage, plus "take me there" to set your cube to any position FIND YOUR WEAK CASES โข Per-case charts for time, frequency and turns per second โข Sortable tables that rank your slowest and least consistent cases โข Spot the cases that are slow, frequent, or wildly inconsistent TRAIN THE RIGHT THINGS โข Training Planner โ a plan built around the cases costing you time โข Algorithm Trainer โ drill F2L, OLL and PLL with spaced repetition โข Cross Trainer โ practice efficient crosses and compare with the optimal one โข Algorithm Library โ the complete F2L, OLL and PLL lists, plus notation โข Solve Helper โ step-by-step guidance from any scramble KEEP TURNING Daily and weekly challenges, personal records and statistics that show progress over months, not just today. WORKS OFFLINE Once you are signed in, solving runs on the device. Connect a cube, time a solve and see it broken down with no connection at all. Solves are stored on the device and sync when you are back online; browsing your history needs a connection. A Bluetooth smart cube is required. Every turn CubeSensei times and analyzes is read from the cube, so the timer, the training modes and the analysis need one. Without a cube you can still browse the algorithm library and replay solves you have already recorded. Case charts and statistics are on iPad. Archive, statistics and history-based suggestions need a connection.
CubeWise
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Cubewise is a friendly Rubikโs 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 3ร3 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 in-app purchases: CubeSensei at none against CubeWise's 3. CubeSensei also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). CubeWise's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. CubeWise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CubeSensei asks for nothing beyond the download.
CubeSensei ships an update fortnightly, CubeWise daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CubeSensei | CubeWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mattias Holmstrom | BARRY LIN |
In-app purchases
CubeSensei
No in-app purchases
CubeWise
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Annual$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$29.99
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