CubeNook vs Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CubeNook
Master speedcubing with this app that teaches and drills CFOP algorithms. Practice on a virtual cube or connect to a smart cube to track your progress and improve solve times. Supports all 119 F2L, OLL, and PLL cases.
- Learn 119 CFOP cases with 239 algorithms
- 3D cube visualization with algorithm replay
- Virtual cube practice with move guides
- Smart cube connectivity (GAN i4)
- Detailed solve tracking and timer
- Notation drill for move recognition
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CubeNook is a speedcubing app for learning, drilling and tracking CFOP algorithms. Check all 119 F2L, OLL and PLL cases in 3D, then practice on the on-screen cube or a smart cube. LEARN • All 119 cases (F2L 41, OLL 57, PLL 21) with 239 algorithms • Replay any algorithm on a 3D cube (0.5x, 1x, 2x), with mirrors that show the hidden faces • Mark each case as not started, learning or learned, and choose the algorithm you use • Today's review: practice the learning and learned cases that are due PRACTICE • Virtual cube: tap the on-screen cube to turn it. The guide shows where to tap and which move it makes • Zero-setup practice: solve Cross, F2L, OLL and PLL cases one after another without rescrambling your cube, with recognition time, execution time and move count • Solve practice: full solves from scrambles • Notation drill: turn the moves you are shown to learn notation and common triggers TRACK • Timer with 15-second inspection, +2 and DNF, sessions, best, Ao5 and Ao12 • Time with the virtual cube or a smart cube to see the time and moves of each CFOP step and replay the solve SMART CUBE • Connects directly over Bluetooth to the GAN i4 (Gen4 protocol) and detects every move ALSO • Choose how you hold the cube (top and front colors) • Light and dark appearance • 7 languages: English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French About CFOP: CFOP is the most popular speedcubing method. It has four steps: • Cross: solve the cross on the bottom • F2L (First Two Layers): finish the first two layers (41 cases) • OLL (Orientation of the Last Layer): orient the top layer (57 cases) • PLL (Permutation of the Last Layer): permute the top layer to finish (21 cases)
Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch
This app is a companion for speedcubers and Rubik's Cube enthusiasts. It offers accurate timing, detailed statistics, and a history of solve times to help users improve their skills. Its user-friendly interface allows for focused practice and breaking personal records.
- Accurate timing
- Detailed statistics
- Solve history
- Customizable button colors
- User-friendly interface
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Introducing Cube Speed Stopwatch! Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch is the perfect companion for speedcubers and Rubik's Cube enthusiasts looking to improve their solving skills. Whether you're a beginner just starting your cubing journey or a seasoned solver aiming for faster times, this app is designed to enhance your experience and take your solving abilities to new heights. Features: ~Accurate timing ensures that every millisecond is accounted for, allowing you to track your progress with utmost accuracy. ~Detailed Statistics to gain valuable insights into your solving performance. Track your average solve times, best times, and progress over time. ~History to keep a record of your solve times ~Customizable button colors and a user-friendly interface designed to optimize your solving experience. With simple controls and intuitive gestures, you can focus solely on your solves without any distractions. Get ready to break records, compete with friends, and improve your solving times like never before. Puzzle Cube Speed Timer is the must-have app for any Rubik's Cube enthusiast, providing you with the tools you need to unlock your full solving potential. Download Puzzle Cube Speed Timer now and embark on a thrilling journey to become a speedcubing champion! ==================== Bug Fixes & Suggestions: Please email at: contact@sinnigmedia.com ====================
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeNook at none against Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch's 1. CubeNook also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 22). 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
Both are free to download. Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CubeNook asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CubeNook against 4.5 for Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch has 2.4K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of CubeNook's written reviews are positive against 55% of Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch's.
CubeNook ships an update every 8 days, Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CubeNook | Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (22 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 55.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiichirou Tanaka | Sinnig Media, LLC |
Customer experience
CubeNook
Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch
Bugs and requests
CubeNook
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes on certain devices/OS versions
- Timer not responsive on some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add more cube options (square 1, clock, skewb, etc.)
- Separate personal best times from average reset
- Add inspection time
- Use minutes instead of just seconds
In-app purchases
CubeNook
No in-app purchases
Rubiks Cube Speed Stopwatch
- Rubik's Timer Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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