# Tier List Maker vs CubeTime

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CubeTime at 92% against Tier List Maker's 28%. CubeTime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Tier List Maker's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 266). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tier List Maker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CubeTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

CubeTime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tier List Maker has 3.1K ratings behind it against 266, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Tier List Maker's written reviews are positive against 92% of CubeTime's.

Tier List Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, CubeTime every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tier List Maker | CubeTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tier-list-maker-set-list-make/id1593826181/reviews) | **[4.7 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubetime/id1600392245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 266 |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **92.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksei Metelkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611949928) | [B AND X SOFTWARE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600392397) |

## What reviewers say

### Tier List Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tier-list-maker-set-list-make/id1593826181)

Easily create custom tier lists for any game. Organize items into up to 26 ranked rows with customizable colors and photos. Save your lists within the app or export them directly to your photo gallery.

**Highlights:** Create custom tier lists, Up to 26 ranked rows, Add photos to tiers, Customizable tier colors, Save lists within the app, Export lists to photo gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps organize and plan things
- 🚀 Great for making tier lists
- 👍 Fun and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤑 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Limited functionality without premium

**Reported bugs**

- Deletes saved tier lists
- Images don't always load properly
- Infinite ad loops when trying to use app
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Allow renaming of tiers
- Add ability to rearrange items in tiers
- Provide more customization options
- Improve stability and reduce crashes


### CubeTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubetime/id1600392245)

This advanced speedcubing utility app offers an official WCA scrambler for legal solves, including complex 4x4 and blind scrambles. It features refined session support with multiphase and competition simulation modes, alongside detailed performance graphs and integrated tools like an average calculator.

**Highlights:** Official WCA scrambler, Random state 4x4 scrambles, Blind scramble rotations, Multiphase timing, Competition simulation, Detailed performance graphs, Average calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing timer
- 👍 Clean and simple UI
- 👍 Lots of features
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Great statistics and data visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on certain devices
- 🐛 Issues with entering times manually
- 🐛 Problems with session management and switching
- 🐛 Scramble display issues for larger puzzles
- 💡 Lack of Bluetooth support for external timers

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when deleting solves in certain sessions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between events
- Issues with the average calculator function

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/export solve data
- Horizontal mode and two-handed timer start/stop
- More customization options (color themes, etc.)
- Improved iPad support and layout
- Algorithm trainer or practice tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tier List Maker free?

Tier List Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CubeTime free?

CubeTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tier List Maker or CubeTime?

CubeTime is rated higher. Tier List Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while CubeTime averages 4.7 from 266 ratings.

### Do Tier List Maker or CubeTime have ads?

Tier List Maker shows ads; CubeTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tier List Maker or CubeTime?

Tier List Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, and CubeTime every 9 days. Most recently, Tier List Maker was updated on October 19, 2026 and CubeTime on October 15, 2026.

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