Comparison

Byte Cube vs CubeTime

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

Head to head
About

Byte Cube

Track your cube-solving times, analyze your progress with detailed statistics, and learn new algorithms. This app offers realistic 3D graphics and customization options to enhance your puzzle-solving experience.

Highlights
  • Cube timer with best time, Ao 5, Ao 12
  • Random scrambles
  • Solves history and graph
  • Download/upload algorithms
  • Realistic 3D graphics
  • Customizable puzzle colors
  • Cloud sync for solves
Features
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- Cube Timer - Best time, Ao 5, Ao 12 - Random scrambles - Solves history and graph - Download / Upload cube algorithms - Realistic 3D graphics and animation - Customize the color of the puzzles - Sync solves - WCA Verification An app that helps you learn the puzzles everywhere you go! If you upgrade to become a Byte Cube Premium, you'll get unlimited access to everything Byte Cube has to offer: - Store data in the cloud and synchronize in real time(solves, sessions, tags, color template etc) - 3d puzzle model - Add more algorithm colors - Unlock hint(Cross, EOLine, First Block) - Remove Ads - and more All for $0.99/month or $5.99/year Your Byte Cube Premium will automatically renew each month, and you will be charged $2.99 through your iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current monthly cycle. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings up until 24-hours before the end of the current period, but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information: Privacy Policy: https://bytecubeapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://bytecubeapp.com/terms.html

About

CubeTime

This advanced speedcubing utility app offers an official WCA scrambler for legal solves, including complex 4x4 and blind scrambles. It features refined session support with multiphase and competition simulation modes, alongside detailed performance graphs and integrated tools like an average calculator.

Highlights
  • Official WCA scrambler
  • Random state 4x4 scrambles
  • Blind scramble rotations
  • Multiphase timing
  • Competition simulation
  • Detailed performance graphs
  • Average calculator
Features
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The most advanced speedcubing utility app ever created, all packaged within an incredibly minimal and modern interface. CubeTime is currently the only iOS app that uses the official WCA scrambler. No more illegal or invalid scrambles! This includes WCA-complient random state 4x4 scrambles and rotations for blind scrambles. Not only do we have well-refined session support, we also have different session types, suiting all your solving needs. Special sessions include multiphase – where you can time phases during solves, and comp sim – where you can simulate competitions at home. Aside from showing you basic statistics, we provide detailed (and of course - beautiful) graphs and visuals, to allow you to gain a better understanding of your solving performance. We also provide you tools, all within one app – so don't need to clutter your phone with many single-featured apps! Tools include an average calculator, a batch scramble generator and more.

Screenshots

Byte Cube4 screens
CubeTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeTime at none against Byte Cube's 6. CubeTime also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 79%). Byte Cube's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Byte Cube sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CubeTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Byte Cube against 4.7 for CubeTime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 266 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Byte Cube's written reviews are positive against 93% of CubeTime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Byte Cube ships an update weekly, CubeTime every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Byte Cube versus CubeTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterByte CubeCubeTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61 ratings)4.7 (266 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews92.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61266 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer巍 赵B AND X SOFTWARE LIMITED

Customer experience

Byte Cube

All ratings61 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%

CubeTime

All ratings266 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.6%

Bugs and requests

Byte Cube

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CubeTime

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when deleting solves in certain sessions
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between events
  • Issues with the average calculator function

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to import/export solve data
  • Horizontal mode and two-handed timer start/stop
  • More customization options (color themes, etc.)
  • Improved iPad support and layout
  • Algorithm trainer or practice tools
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  • Inspection time countdown with audio cues

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Byte Cube

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • 6 Months Premium$3.996 Months
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  • Premium Yearly$5.991 Year
  • Premium 6 Months$6.996 Months
  • Premium 12 Months$7.991 Year
None

CubeTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Byte Cube free?
Byte Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubeTime free?
CubeTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Byte Cube or CubeTime?
CubeTime is rated higher. Byte Cube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while CubeTime averages 4.7 from 266 ratings.
Do Byte Cube or CubeTime have ads?
Byte Cube shows ads; CubeTime does not.
Which is updated more often, Byte Cube or CubeTime?
Byte Cube ships an update weekly, and CubeTime every 9 days. Most recently, Byte Cube was updated on September 21, 2026 and CubeTime on September 23, 2026.

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