# GoCube™ vs Cube Solver & Timer

The clearest difference is rating: GoCube™ at 4.6 against Cube Solver & Timer's 4.0. GoCube™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Cube Solver & Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Solver & Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. GoCube™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

GoCube™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoCube™ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of GoCube™'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Cube Solver & Timer's.

GoCube™ ships an update every 6 weeks, Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoCube™ | Cube Solver & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gocube/id1451476777/reviews)** | [4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 391 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Particula Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193024304) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### GoCube™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gocube/id1451476777)

This app reimagines the classic cube puzzle with smart technology for an interactive experience. It offers guided tutorials for beginners, advanced analytics for improving players, and competitive online leagues. Enjoy casual games using the cube as a controller, making it fun for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Interactive tutorials for beginners, Advanced statistics and analytics, Online cubing league and competitions, Casual puzzle games using cube as controller, Real-time feedback and guidance, Multiplayer matches and leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking of cube movements
- 💡 Fun games and challenges
- 🚀 Smooth cube turning
- 👍 Great for beginners and pros

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cube orientation issues and sync problems
- 🐛 Inaccurate solve detection
- 🐛 Buggy app behavior and crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain on cube
- 👎 Limited features beyond beginner solving

**Reported bugs**

- Cube not recognized as solved when it is
- App gets out of sync with actual cube state
- Tutorials and videos have sync issues
- Sudden app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add support for advanced solving methods (CFOP, Roux)
- Improve stats tracking and history
- Allow customization of starting color
- Implement offline mode and save solve data
- Add more games and competitive modes


### Cube Solver & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768)

Solve any scrambled 3x3 cube instantly with camera scanning and step-by-step instructions. Practice over 100 virtual puzzles, track your progress, and compete on leaderboards. Learn new techniques and improve your solve times.

**Highlights:** Camera scan for instant solving, Step-by-step solving instructions, 100+ virtual puzzles (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, etc.), 3D animation guidance, Solve time tracking and leaderboards, Offline functionality, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 移除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 购买魔方还原器 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Many cool Rubik's cubes of many sizes
- 👍 Good for practice before getting a real cube
- 👍 Lots of puzzle variations (pyraminx, skewb, etc.)
- 👍 Ability to customize cube colors
- 👍 Online features (view/like other solves)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy turning/controls on some puzzles
- 🤖 Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases don't always work as expected
- 🔒 Inappropriate ads shown
- 🤔 Difficulty solving larger cubes (e.g. 50x50)

**Reported bugs**

- Solution not found for some puzzles
- Inability to turn/solve cubes as expected
- Restore purchases/unlock all cubes feature not working
- Ads blocking app functionality

**Requested features**

- Add more cube sizes/variations (e.g. megaminx, tuttminx)
- Improve gesture recognition, especially for oddly-shaped puzzles
- Reduce ad frequency and improve ad experience
- Add replay/save feature for solves
- Improve leaderboard and online features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoCube™ free?

GoCube™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GoCube™ or Cube Solver & Timer?

GoCube™ is rated higher. GoCube™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 from 391 ratings.

### Do GoCube™ or Cube Solver & Timer have ads?

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; GoCube™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoCube™ or Cube Solver & Timer?

GoCube™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, GoCube™ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cube Solver & Timer on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*