Comparison

Last Layer vs Quantum Cube Timer

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

Head to head
About

Last Layer

This app provides a comprehensive reference for practicing CFOP algorithms to solve speed cubes. It includes tools for learning and testing patterns, a scramble generator, and a timer with note-taking capabilities. Favorites and edits sync across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • CFOP algorithm reference
  • Pattern editing
  • Favorite patterns
  • 25-move scramble generator
  • Solve timer with notes
  • iCloud sync
  • Dark mode
Features
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Clean and simple reference app for practicing CFOP patterns for solving your speed cube. Easily and quickly access the prime tools needed when practicing and learning new patterns. Features include: • Test your knowledge and practice the moves you know • Full OLL and PLL patterns • Pattern editing! Change the pattern text to anything you want. • Favorite the patterns you are currently learning. • Randomly generated 25 move scramble • Timer results include the scramble and the ability to add notes. • Native iPad support • iCloud support. Favorites, pattern edits, and solve times will sync between devices • Automatic dark mode. Amazing tool to learn the OLL and PLL patterns of the CFOP method. We take privacy very seriously, we do not collect any Personably Identifiable Information, not even location. All our metrics are anonymous and only track feature usage so we can determine which features are popular(or not), so we can spend more time focusing on the right areas.

About

Quantum Cube Timer

This cloud-based timer helps speed cubers track progress and analyze performance across devices. It offers an intuitive interface for effortless time tracking and personal record breaking, whether for competition or practice.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based time syncing
  • Cross-device compatibility
  • Intuitive interface
  • Performance analysis
  • Personal record tracking
  • Effortless progress tracking
Features
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Elevate your cubing experience with Quantum Cube—the ultimate cloud-based timer that syncs your times seamlessly across all your devices. Designed for speed cubers of all levels, Quantum Cube features an intuitive and simple interface that lets you track your progress effortlessly. Analyze your performance, break your personal records, and train smarter whether you’re competing or honing your skills. Experience the future of cubing with a timer that keeps you connected and ahead of the game.

Screenshots

Last Layer4 screens
Quantum Cube Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quantum Cube Timer at 75% against Last Layer's 0%. Quantum Cube Timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Last Layer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Last Layer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Last Layer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Quantum Cube Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Last Layer ships an update every 3 weeks, Quantum Cube Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Last Layer versus Quantum Cube Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLast LayerQuantum Cube Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon HarrisQuantum Cube LLC

Customer experience

Last Layer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Quantum Cube Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Last Layer

No in-app purchases

None

Quantum Cube Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Last Layer free?
Last Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quantum Cube Timer free?
Quantum Cube Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Last Layer or Quantum Cube Timer?
Last Layer is rated higher. Last Layer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Quantum Cube Timer averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Last Layer or Quantum Cube Timer have ads?
Neither Last Layer nor Quantum Cube Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Last Layer or Quantum Cube Timer?
Last Layer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quantum Cube Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Last Layer was updated on July 19, 2026 and Quantum Cube Timer on June 5, 2026.

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