CubeNook vs Cube Times Pro
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, track your progress, and improve your solve times. Supports multiple languages and offers light/dark modes.
- Learn 119 CFOP cases with 239 algorithms
- Practice on a 3D virtual cube
- Connect to smart cubes via Bluetooth
- Track solve times, Ao5, and Ao12
- Zero-setup practice for CFOP steps
- Notation drill for move learning
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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 • 8 languages: English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic 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)
Cube Times Pro
This app is a precision timer and statistics tracker for Rubik's Cube enthusiasts. It helps users improve their solve times by accurately counting milliseconds and providing detailed insights into performance. Focus on your solves with a minimal, distraction-free interface.
- Precision millisecond timer
- Solve time statistics (Ao5, Ao25, Ao50)
- Best times tracking
- Solve history log
- Minimal user interface
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!!NEW RELEASE!! Cube Times Pro! Cube Times Pro is the perfect companion for any speed cuber and Rubik's Cube enthusiasts looking to take their solves to the next level. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner at solving cube puzzles or if you are well versed solver looking to improve your solve times, this app is designed to take your solving abilities up a notch. Features: ~Timer guarantees that every millisecond is counted, allowing you to track your progress with precision accuracy. ~Statistics help you gain valuable insights into your solving performance. Track your average solve times (overall, Ao5, Ao25, Ao50), and best times. ~History to keep a record of your solve times ~Minimal user interface is easy to use, and allows you to focus on your solves without any distractions. Are you ready to break records? Improve your solving times like never before. Cube Times Pro 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 Cube Times Pro now and start your incredible journey to become a speed cubing champion! ==================== Bug Fixes & Suggestions: Please email at: contact@sinnigmedia.com ==================== A subscription is required to get access to puzzle solve times. The subscription automatically renews with the price and duration given above unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Removing the app doesn’t automatically cancel the subscription. Privacy Policy: http://sinnigmedia.com/privacy.php Terms of Service: http://sinnigmedia.com/cubeToS.php Terms of Use (EULA): http://sinnigmedia.com/cubeeula.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CubeNook at 4.5 against Cube Times Pro's 2.7. CubeNook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (22 vs 3). Cube Times Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cube Times Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CubeNook asks for nothing beyond the download.
CubeNook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CubeNook has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | CubeNook | Cube Times Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (22 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiichirou Tanaka | Sinnig Media, LLC |
In-app purchases
CubeNook
No in-app purchases
Cube Times Pro
- Cube Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Cube Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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