Comparison

Byte Cube vs Cube Timer

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 Timer

This app provides a timer for speedcubing enthusiasts, offering both simple and advanced modes that replicate real-world timers. It generates scrambles and tracks your performance for various cube sizes.

Highlights
  • Speedcubing timer
  • Simple and advanced modes
  • Scramble generation
  • Session recording
  • Supports 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, Pyraminx
Features
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Try our timer for speedcubers! You can use it in 2 modes: simple and advanced. Advanced mimics the way the real speedcubing timer works. The app also generate scrambles and records all your sessions. Currently supported cubes are 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 and Pyraminx. privacy policy: https://mrjohn10.github.io/cubee/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://mrjohn10.github.io/cubee/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Byte Cube4 screens
Cube Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Byte Cube at 4.7 against Cube Timer's 3.0. Byte Cube also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Cube Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Cube Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Byte Cube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Byte Cube has 61 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Byte Cube ships an update weekly, Cube Timer fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Byte Cube versus Cube Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterByte CubeCube Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer巍 赵Jan Augustyniak

Customer experience

Byte Cube

All ratings61 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

Cube Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
5 purchases

Cube Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Pro2 variants$2.997 Days
  • Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Access to all features3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Byte Cube free?
Byte Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Timer free?
Cube Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Byte Cube or Cube Timer?
Byte Cube is rated higher. Byte Cube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Cube Timer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Byte Cube or Cube Timer have ads?
Byte Cube shows ads; Cube Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Byte Cube or Cube Timer?
Byte Cube ships an update weekly, and Cube Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Byte Cube was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cube Timer on November 3, 2026.

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