# Byte Cube vs Cube Timer

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Byte Cube | Cube Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byte-cube-magic-cube/id1501491064/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-timer-cubee/id6636554430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [巍 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136527068) | [Jan Augustyniak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739379260) |

## What reviewers say

### Byte Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byte-cube-magic-cube/id1501491064)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium 6 Months | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 12 Months | $7.99 | per year |


### Cube Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-timer-cubee/id6636554430)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Access to all features | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


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