Comparison

Rubik's Connected vs Universal Quiz Buzzer

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

Universal Quiz Buzzer

Turn your device into a virtual buzzer for trivia nights and game shows. Compete with friends and family to see who can buzz in first with instant visual and audio feedback. Its sleek design makes it easy for anyone to host or play.

Highlights
  • Virtual buzzer for quiz nights
  • Host and player modes
  • Instant feedback on buzzers
  • Sleek and intuitive design
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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Transform your device into a virtual buzzer and host thrilling quiz nights with friends, family, or classmates. Perfect for trivia, game shows, or just settling who's quickest on the draw! Key Features: Host Mode: Easily set up and manage your quiz. See who buzzed first with clear visual and audio cues. Player Mode: Simple, responsive buzzer button for quick tapping. Instant Feedback: Know immediately who hit the buzzer! Sleek & Intuitive Design: Easy for anyone to pick up and play. Runs everywhere.

Screenshots

Rubik's Connected4 screens
Universal Quiz Buzzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rubik's Connected and Universal Quiz Buzzer both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Rubik's Connected's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Quiz Buzzer's. Rubik's Connected also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 6). Universal Quiz Buzzer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads 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. Universal Quiz Buzzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rubik's Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rubik's Connected holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. 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 point the same way: 65% of Rubik's Connected's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Quiz Buzzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubik's Connected ships an update every 4 months, Universal Quiz Buzzer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rubik's Connected versus Universal Quiz Buzzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubik's ConnectedUniversal Quiz Buzzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParticula LtdBrad Evans

Customer experience

Rubik's Connected

All ratings1,151 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral11.6%
Negative23.9%

Universal Quiz Buzzer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Universal Quiz Buzzer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rubik's Connected

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Universal Quiz Buzzer

One-time1
  • Quiz Buzzer Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Rubik's Connected free?
Rubik's Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Quiz Buzzer free?
Universal Quiz Buzzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rubik's Connected or Universal Quiz Buzzer?
Rubik's Connected is rated higher. Rubik's Connected averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Universal Quiz Buzzer averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Rubik's Connected or Universal Quiz Buzzer have ads?
Neither Rubik's Connected nor Universal Quiz Buzzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubik's Connected or Universal Quiz Buzzer?
Rubik's Connected ships an update every 4 months, and Universal Quiz Buzzer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rubik's Connected was updated on November 11, 2026 and Universal Quiz Buzzer on November 5, 2026.

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