Comparison

将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行) vs CubeNook

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

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将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行)

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////////////////////////////// プロ・アマ問わず将棋界のすべてがわかる格調高い将棋総合雑誌。 他誌に類をみない豊富なカラー頁で対局風景、棋士の表情、イベント等をビジュアルに描写。特にタイトル戦の解説は詳しく見やすくをモットーに時には自戦記、あるいは巻頭カラー頁で取り上げたりと趣向が凝らしてある。他にも公式棋戦の動向、初心者から有段者まで楽しめる多様な上達講座、人気棋士の自戦記、硬い話やくだけた内容の読み物等、バラエティーに富んだ連載。特集・企画の充実ぶりも見逃せない。 ※デジタル版についてのご注意 付録はつきません。 棋力認定問題には応募できません。 懸賞への応募ができない場合があります。 ■定期購読料金について  支払いは、お客様のiTunesアカウントにて行われます。  1ヶ月(自動更新):600円  6ヶ月(自動更新):3500円  1年間(自動更新):6800円 ■定期購読の自動更新と課金について  購読は「自動継続更新」となります。購読期間が終了する24時間以内に、購読が自動更新され、お客様のiTunesアカウントに課金されます。 ■定期購読の設定の確認と自動更新の停止について  ライセンス期間終了の24時間以上前に、お客様のアカウント設定画面から、自動更新をオフにしていただくことで、ライセンスの自動更新を停止することができます。  自動更新の設定は、「設定」→「Store」→「Apple IDタップ」→「Apple IDを表示からパスワードを入力」→購読の「管理」から行うことができます。 ■定期購読のキャンセルについて  定期購読期間中は、期間の変更やキャンセルをすることができません。

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CubeNook

Master the CFOP speedcubing method with a comprehensive algorithm trainer. Features 3D animation playback, a virtual cube for practice, and progress tracking for F2L, OLL, and PLL cases. Learn and master algorithms at your own pace, with multiple language support and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • 259 CFOP algorithms for F2L, OLL, PLL
  • 3D cube animation with adjustable speed
  • Virtual cube for in-app practice
  • Algorithm progress tracking
  • Multi-language support
  • Offline functionality
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CubeNook — Your ultimate CFOP speedcubing companion. Browse 259 algorithms across 119 cases (F2L, OLL, PLL) with step-by-step 3D animation playback. Choose your preferred algorithm for each case, track your progress, and master the CFOP method at your own pace. Key Features: • 259 curated algorithms for all 41 F2L, 57 OLL, and 21 PLL cases • 3D cube animation: watch each algorithm play out move by move, with adjustable speed (0.5x / 1x / 2x) and reverse playback • Virtual Cube: practice directly in the app with undo/redo and scramble generator • Choose your primary algorithm from multiple options per case • Favorites & Done tracking: mark algorithms you're learning and ones you've mastered • Progress rings on home screen show your F2L / OLL / PLL completion at a glance • List, grid, and compact grid view modes • Filter by OLL/PLL group for focused study • 7 languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French • 100% free, no subscription, works completely offline About the CFOP Method: CFOP is the most popular speedcubing method, used by world-class solvers. It consists of four steps: • Cross — Solve the bottom cross • F2L (First Two Layers) — Complete the first two layers (41 cases) • OLL (Orientation of the Last Layer) — Orient all top-layer pieces (57 cases) • PLL (Permutation of the Last Layer) — Permute the top layer to finish (21 cases) Start your speedcubing journey with CubeNook today!

Screenshots

将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行)2 screens
CubeNook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeNook at none against 将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行)'s 3. CubeNook also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). 将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CubeNook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行) ships an update every 3 months, CubeNook every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行) versus CubeNook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行)CubeNook
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDENTSU INC.Seiichirou Tanaka

In-app purchases

3 purchases

将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行)

Subscriptions3
  • 将棋世界$5.991 Month
  • 将棋世界$36.996 Months
  • 将棋世界$59.991 Year
None

CubeNook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行) free?
将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubeNook free?
CubeNook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行) or CubeNook have ads?
CubeNook shows ads; 将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行) does not.
Which is updated more often, 将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行) or CubeNook?
将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行) ships an update every 3 months, and CubeNook every 9 days. Most recently, 将棋世界(日本将棋連盟発行) was updated on October 6, 2026 and CubeNook on October 22, 2026.

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