Marvin's Magic vs Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marvin's Magic
Enhance your magic tricks with augmented reality and interactive elements. This app brings your magic set to life, offering video instructions and bonus features when you register your product. Experience magic in a new, engaging way.
- Augmented Reality enhancements
- Interactive magic tricks
- Video instructions
- Product registration
- Bonus features access
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Bring your Marvin's Magic set to life with this amazing magic app. Many of the props in your set can be enhanced with Augmented Reality, interactive magic tricks and even video instructions. Register your product by using this app to scan the QR code (found in the instructions booklet) and gain access to bonus features such as video instructions and augmented reality illusions. For 30 Years Marvin's Magic has been Number One for Magic Worldwide. This innovative application works in conjunction with most Marvin's Magic sets keeping you up to date with the wonderful World of Marvin's Magic. Privacy Policy: https://www.marvinsmagic.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.marvinsmagic.com/terms-conditions/
Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch
This app is a companion for speedcubers and Rubik's Cube enthusiasts. It offers accurate timing, detailed statistics, and a history of solve times to help users improve their skills. Its user-friendly interface allows for focused practice and breaking personal records.
- Accurate timing
- Detailed statistics
- Solve history
- Customizable button colors
- User-friendly interface
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Introducing Cube Speed Stopwatch! Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch is the perfect companion for speedcubers and Rubik's Cube enthusiasts looking to improve their solving skills. Whether you're a beginner just starting your cubing journey or a seasoned solver aiming for faster times, this app is designed to enhance your experience and take your solving abilities to new heights. Features: ~Accurate timing ensures that every millisecond is accounted for, allowing you to track your progress with utmost accuracy. ~Detailed Statistics to gain valuable insights into your solving performance. Track your average solve times, best times, and progress over time. ~History to keep a record of your solve times ~Customizable button colors and a user-friendly interface designed to optimize your solving experience. With simple controls and intuitive gestures, you can focus solely on your solves without any distractions. Get ready to break records, compete with friends, and improve your solving times like never before. Puzzle Cube Speed Timer is the must-have app for any Rubik's Cube enthusiast, providing you with the tools you need to unlock your full solving potential. Download Puzzle Cube Speed Timer now and embark on a thrilling journey to become a speedcubing champion! ==================== Bug Fixes & Suggestions: Please email at: contact@sinnigmedia.com ====================
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch at 4.5 against Marvin's Magic's 3.0. Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 34%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Marvin's Magic's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Marvin's Magic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch has 2.4K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Marvin's Magic's written reviews are positive against 55% of Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch's.
Marvin's Magic ships an update every 3 months, Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marvin's Magic | Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (139 ratings) | 4.5 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | 55.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 139 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 278 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Starz-UK Ltd | Sinnig Media, LLC |
Customer experience
Marvin's Magic
Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch
User reviews
Marvin's Magic
From 139 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Helpful video instructions for learning tricks
- 🎯 Works well with compatible magic sets
- ✨ Engaging augmented reality features (when functional)
- 🎬 High-quality video content
- 👨🎓 Useful for beginners learning magic
Room to improve
- 🐛 QR code scanning frequently fails or doesn't work
- 🐛 App crashes constantly during video playback
- 🔊 Missing audio on videos
- 📵 404 error pages when accessing content
- 🐛 Augmented reality features malfunction
Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good for cubing
- 👍 Decent layout
- 👍 Accurate timing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buttons don't work reliably
- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Timer issues (doesn't start/stop properly)
Bugs and requests
Marvin's Magic
Reported bugs
14 issues- QR code scanning returns 404 errors
- App crashes when loading or playing videos
- Missing audio on video content
- Augmented reality features not functioning
- Camera image appears flipped or upside down
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- App freezes during registration
- Access codes not recognized by app
- Video playback loops and crashes repeatedly
- AR mini Marvin character impossible to use
- X-ray vision trick doesn't display dice
- Card reveal videos don't show
- App shows blank screen on launch
- Fly section causes app to glitch to home screen
- No signal error despite having Wi-Fi connection
Requested features
8 requests- Optional QR code scanning (allow manual code entry)
- Better offline access to instructions
- More tricks and weekly content updates
- Alternative registration methods besides QR codes
- Improved camera functionality and orientation
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- Audio narration for all instructional videos
- Clearer in-app guidance for first-time users
- Ability to access instructions without physical materials
Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes on certain devices/OS versions
- Timer not responsive on some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add more cube options (square 1, clock, skewb, etc.)
- Separate personal best times from average reset
- Add inspection time
- Use minutes instead of just seconds
In-app purchases
Marvin's Magic
- Magic Academy Access$0.991 Month
- Magic Academy Access$9.991 Year
Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch
- Rubik's Timer Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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