Comparison

Rubik's Connected vs Quantum Cube Timer

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

Head to head
About

Rubik's Connected

This app transforms the classic cube into a smart, connected experience. It offers interactive tutorials for beginners, advanced analytics for experienced players, and competitive online leagues. Enjoy casual games using the cube as a controller, making it accessible and fun for everyone.

Highlights
  • Interactive solving tutorials
  • Advanced performance statistics
  • Online cubing league and competitions
  • Casual games using cube as controller
  • Real-time feedback and guidance
  • Multiplayer matches and leaderboards
Features
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Rubik's Connected is the classic cube reimagined and redesigned for the 21st century - a Smart and Connected Cube. With its new technology, the Smart Cube offers a new and exciting playing experience for all levels of players, all ages and all capabilities. Including fun interactive tutorials for beginners, statistics and challenges for players who wish to level up their game, and the world's first online cubing league and competition, turning the Rubik's Cube into a social connected world. More than that, Rubik's Connected offers casual games that use the cube as a controller, enabling anyone to enjoy the classic toy, even if they are not interested in learning how to solve it. Learn (for beginners) - A fun interactive tutorial will safely guide you through the world's most known puzzles secrets. The tutorials breaks the complex solving challenge into small fun mini-steps, and includes videos, tips and real time feedback (from the Rubik's in your hands, to the virtual one on your screen). Improve (for intermediates & pros) - Practice and monitor your progress with advanced stats and analytics. The App measures your play down to the milliseconds. It provides accurate data for your solve time, speed, and moves. The App will automatically identify your solving algorithm, and will provide you the relevant measurement for each individual step in it. Compete (for all levels) - The App matches include various playing modes, from fun scrambling competitions (spaceship racing for all levels) to pro's versus battle matches. Get into the world's first leaderboard, and join live competitions. Play against your friends or vs strangers. To ensure a fair match, The App recognizes the starting position of each player and guides them through a unique set of moves to reach a common starting position. Play- Mini-games, missions and third party games incorporate various aspects of cubing in order to improve handling skills, instincts, or simple games for pure fun. Rubik's Connected is a one-of-a-kind smart connected speed cube, for many hours of fun! Connect your Smart Rubik's to your iPhone or iPad, and start cubing NOW! * Be sure that your device meets the following minimum requirements: iPhone 6s or higher Bluetooth version 4.1 or higher.

About

Quantum Cube Timer

This cloud-based timer helps speed cubers track progress and analyze performance across devices. It offers an intuitive interface for effortless time tracking and personal record breaking, whether for competition or practice.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based time syncing
  • Cross-device compatibility
  • Intuitive interface
  • Performance analysis
  • Personal record tracking
  • Effortless progress tracking
Features
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Elevate your cubing experience with Quantum Cube—the ultimate cloud-based timer that syncs your times seamlessly across all your devices. Designed for speed cubers of all levels, Quantum Cube features an intuitive and simple interface that lets you track your progress effortlessly. Analyze your performance, break your personal records, and train smarter whether you’re competing or honing your skills. Experience the future of cubing with a timer that keeps you connected and ahead of the game.

Screenshots

Rubik's Connected4 screens
Quantum Cube Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rubik's Connected at 1.2K against Quantum Cube Timer's 6. Quantum Cube Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 65%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Rubik's Connected against 4.5 for Quantum Cube Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubik's Connected has 1.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Rubik's Connected's written reviews are positive against 75% of Quantum Cube Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubik's Connected ships an update every 4 months, Quantum Cube Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rubik's Connected versus Quantum Cube Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubik's ConnectedQuantum Cube Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParticula LtdQuantum Cube LLC

Customer experience

Rubik's Connected

All ratings1,151 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative24.3%

Quantum Cube Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Rubik's Connected

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when low battery notification appears
  • Incorrect solve detection even when the cube is solved
  • Scramble mismatch between physical cube and app
  • Sync issues causing the app to show the wrong cube state

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add tutorials for advanced solving methods (e.g. CFOP)
  • Improve the matching system to pair players of similar skill levels
  • Implement a landscape mode for better visibility on tablets
  • Allow users to view and practice specific algorithms
  • Provide an offline mode for solo practice

Quantum Cube Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rubik's Connected

No in-app purchases

None

Quantum Cube Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rubik's Connected free?
Rubik's Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quantum Cube Timer free?
Quantum Cube Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rubik's Connected or Quantum Cube Timer?
Quantum Cube Timer is rated higher. Rubik's Connected averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Quantum Cube Timer averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Rubik's Connected or Quantum Cube Timer have ads?
Neither Rubik's Connected nor Quantum Cube Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubik's Connected or Quantum Cube Timer?
Rubik's Connected ships an update every 4 months, and Quantum Cube Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rubik's Connected was updated on October 23, 2026 and Quantum Cube Timer on September 27, 2026.

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