DCTimer Lite vs cuberly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scramblers for WCA puzzles
- WCA inspection support
- Session statistics (mean, best, averages)
- Solver varieties
- Customizable colors
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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.
cuberly
This app is a Rubik's Cube timer that allows users to track solve times, compete on global leaderboards, and connect with other cubers. It features real-time racing, chat functionalities, and rewards for consistency.
- Track solve times (single, average, streak)
- Global and weekly leaderboards
- Real-time cubing races
- Direct messaging with other cubers
- Anti-cheat protection
- Earn streaks and badges
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Cuberly – Solve. Chat. Race. Cuberly is the next-generation Rubik’s Cube timer built for the modern cuber. Time your solves, join global leaderboards, and connect instantly with cubers around the world — all in one app. Solve Track single, average, and streak times with precision Compete in weekly and all-time rankings Smart anti-cheat protection ensures every solve is fair Chat Use CubersChat to message friends or rivals directly Share solves, tips, and milestones instantly Build your cubing circle and stay connected with your community Race Climb leaderboards across multiple events (3×3, 2×2, and more) Challenge other cubers in real-time sessions Earn streaks, badges, and recognition for your consistency Whether you’re chasing your first sub-20 or battling for global rank, Cuberly gives you the tools and community to stay motivated. Download now and experience the future of cubing. Solve. Chat. Race.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: cuberly at 5.0 against DCTimer Lite's 4.4. cuberly also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). DCTimer Lite's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
cuberly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DCTimer Lite has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of DCTimer Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of cuberly's.
DCTimer Lite ships an update monthly, cuberly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DCTimer Lite | cuberly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (36 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 铭源 张 | Isa Alghorazi |
Customer experience
DCTimer Lite
cuberly
In-app purchases
DCTimer Lite
No in-app purchases
cuberly
No in-app purchases
