Comparison

Byte Cube vs Cube Master

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

Cube Master

This app provides scientific practice methods to help cubers achieve sub-10 second solve times. It integrates and compiles various techniques and training tools for efficient cube learning.

Highlights
  • Sub-10 second solve training
  • Scientific practice methods
  • F2L prediction
  • Cross to F2L training
  • PLL recognition trainer
  • Cube learning efficiency integration
Features
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This version features significant improvements, focusing on the following core themes: How to help Cubers successfully sub-10 through scientific practice. True brilliance takes time. These methods will help you become a true Cube Master. Here, I'd like to RESPECT many veterans in the Cube community Cube Challenge author: Matteo Colombo First F2L Predict methods: Guojie Wang Cross to F2L author: Christian Vaughn PLL recognition trainer for CubeSkills: Feliks Zemdegs To improve Cube learning efficiency, you can think of this as a compilation and integration

Screenshots

Byte Cube4 screens
Cube Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Master at none against Byte Cube's 6. Cube Master also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Byte Cube's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (61 vs 11). 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. Byte Cube sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cube Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Byte Cube has 61 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Byte Cube's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cube Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Byte Cube ships an update weekly, Cube Master fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Byte Cube versus Cube Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterByte CubeCube Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer巍 赵焱 夏

Customer experience

Byte Cube

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

Cube Master

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cube Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Byte Cube free?
Byte Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Master free?
Cube Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Byte Cube or Cube Master?
Cube Master is rated higher. Byte Cube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Cube Master averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Byte Cube or Cube Master have ads?
Byte Cube shows ads; Cube Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Byte Cube or Cube Master?
Byte Cube ships an update weekly, and Cube Master fortnightly. Most recently, Byte Cube was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cube Master on October 4, 2026.

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