Comparison

DCTimer Lite vs Rubik's Cube Master

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

Head to head
About

DCTimer Lite

This app provides a professional timing and training tool for speedcubers. It includes scramblers for various puzzles, session statistics, and solver varieties. Users can also customize the background and text colors.

Highlights
  • Scramblers for WCA puzzles
  • WCA inspection support
  • Session statistics (mean, best, averages)
  • Solver varieties
  • Customizable colors
Features
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DCTimer is a professional timing & training application for speedcubers. - Scramblers for all WCA official puzzles and other unofficial puzzles, including random state scrambles for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, Pyraminx, Skewb and Square-1. - Support WCA inspection. - Session statistics: shows session mean, single best, current average of 5/12/50/100, and best average. - Varieties of solver, such as 3x3 cross/xcross/eoline, Square-1 shape, 2x2 face, etc. - Change background color and text color.

About

Rubik's Cube Master

This app helps solve Rubik's Cubes with a 100% success rate. Input colors for step-by-step solutions, practice with a virtual cube simulator, or time your real-life solves.

Highlights
  • 100% reliable Rubik's Cube solver
  • Step-by-step dynamic solution effects
  • 2D pattern solver mode
  • Virtual cube simulation (2x2 to 11x11)
  • Automatic cube scrambling
  • Real cube timing function
Features
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***Rubik's Cube Master*** the 100% reliable Rubik's Cube solver! Just input the colors into the Rubik's Cube solver, and you'll successfully get the solution, including the Rubik's Cube solving formula and step-by-step dynamic effects, all clear at a glance! As a globally popular must-have toy, many friends may have been troubled by solving the Rubik's Cube. Come and try our Rubik's Cube Master! The main functions include: #--- Rubik's Cube Solver ---# The Rubik's Cube on the top can be rotated in 3D. Fill in the colors according to the pattern of the Rubik's Cube you want to restore! If the color is filled in incorrectly, we will prompt "Input Error". Please check carefully or reset and try again! --- We guarantee 100% restoration success --- #--- Pattern Solver Mode---# The Rubik's Cube is disassembled into a flat 2D pattern. Players can input the colors to restore it! The Pattern Solver is more concise. Just find the center color of the Rubik's Cube, and it can solve the Rubik's Cube 100% accurately! #---Rubik's Cube Simulation---# You can slide the Rubik's Cube model with your fingers to scramble it, or click "Scramble" to automatically scramble the cube! Keep clicking "Solve" until the cube is successfully restored! There are Rubik's Cube simulators from 2x2 to 11x11. Click the "More Cube" icon to switch between them! #---Rubik's Cube Timer---# Input the real Rubik's Cube in your hand according to the randomly generated Rubik's Cube pattern! Click the timer to start timing, and click it again to stop timing! This virtual Rubik's Cube solver is very stress-relieving, and the process of solving the cube has become more interesting. Come and give it a try together!

Screenshots

DCTimer Lite4 screens
Rubik's Cube Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DCTimer Lite at 4.5 against Rubik's Cube Master's 2.5. DCTimer Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DCTimer Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DCTimer Lite has 42 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DCTimer Lite ships an update monthly, Rubik's Cube Master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DCTimer Lite versus Rubik's Cube Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDCTimer LiteRubik's Cube Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (42 ratings) — better2.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer铭源 张东发 黄

In-app purchases

None

DCTimer Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Rubik's Cube Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DCTimer Lite free?
DCTimer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rubik's Cube Master free?
Rubik's Cube Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DCTimer Lite or Rubik's Cube Master?
DCTimer Lite is rated higher. DCTimer Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Rubik's Cube Master averages 2.5 from 8 ratings.
Do DCTimer Lite or Rubik's Cube Master have ads?
Rubik's Cube Master shows ads; DCTimer Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, DCTimer Lite or Rubik's Cube Master?
DCTimer Lite ships an update monthly, and Rubik's Cube Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, DCTimer Lite was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rubik's Cube Master on October 30, 2026.

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