Comparison

CubeTime vs BedrockConnect for Minecraft

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

Head to head
About

CubeTime

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
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The most advanced speedcubing utility app ever created, all packaged within an incredibly minimal and modern interface. CubeTime is currently the only iOS app that uses the official WCA scrambler. No more illegal or invalid scrambles! This includes WCA-complient random state 4x4 scrambles and rotations for blind scrambles. Not only do we have well-refined session support, we also have different session types, suiting all your solving needs. Special sessions include multiphase – where you can time phases during solves, and comp sim – where you can simulate competitions at home. Aside from showing you basic statistics, we provide detailed (and of course - beautiful) graphs and visuals, to allow you to gain a better understanding of your solving performance. We also provide you tools, all within one app – so don't need to clutter your phone with many single-featured apps! Tools include an average calculator, a batch scramble generator and more.

About

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

Connect your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch to any Minecraft Bedrock Edition server. Enjoy custom texture packs and cross-platform multiplayer with friends. Simple setup and no technical knowledge required.

Highlights
  • Connect consoles to any Bedrock server
  • Custom texture packs on console
  • Server browser with live info
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • One-minute setup
  • Automatic texture pack updates
Features
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BedrockConnect is your ultimate multiplayer companion for Minecraft Bedrock Edition. Finally connect your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch to any third-party server and enjoy custom texture packs! PLAY ON ANY SERVER For the first time ever, connect your console to thousands of community servers worldwide. Whether you're on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch - BedrockConnect makes it possible to join servers that were previously PC and mobile only. No complicated setup. No technical knowledge required. Just connect and play with friends across all platforms. CUSTOM TEXTURE PACKS ON CONSOLE Always wanted to use texture packs on your console? BedrockConnect lets you download and apply custom texture packs on supported servers. Transform your game's look with community-created resource packs - something that was never possible on consoles before! KEY FEATURES • Connect PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch to any Bedrock server • Server Browser with live player counts, ping, and version info • Featured Servers - Discover the best community servers • Custom Texture Packs on supported servers • Automatic texture pack updates • Cross-platform multiplayer made easy • Simple one-minute setup HOW TO CONNECT 1. Open BedrockConnect and tap the + button 2. Enter the server IP and port 3. Tap Start - the server appears in your friends list 4. Join from your console and play! For texture packs: 1. Enable texture packs in settings 2. Select your resource pack 3. Join a supported server 4. The pack downloads automatically! REQUIREMENTS • Console and phone must be on the same WiFi network • Disable VPN and ad blockers for best results • Premium unlocks all features including ad-free experience SUPPORT Join our Discord community at https://discord.bedrockhub.io for help, tips, and to connect with thousands of other players. Note: Only texture packs with textures, sounds, and particles are supported. Shaders, mods, addons, and skin packs are not compatible. DISCLAIMER BedrockConnect is an independent third-party application created by the community. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Mojang, Microsoft, Sony, or Nintendo in any way. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://bedrockconnect.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://bedrockconnect.app/privacy

Screenshots

CubeTime4 screens
BedrockConnect for Minecraft3 screens

Verdict

The call

CubeTime and BedrockConnect for Minecraft both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of CubeTime's written reviews are positive against 51% of BedrockConnect for Minecraft's. CubeTime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). BedrockConnect for Minecraft's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 319). On price, rating, update cadence 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. BedrockConnect for Minecraft sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CubeTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CubeTime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.4K ratings behind it against 319, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of CubeTime's written reviews are positive against 51% of BedrockConnect for Minecraft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubeTime ships an update every 9 days, BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CubeTime versus BedrockConnect for Minecraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeTimeBedrockConnect for Minecraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (319 ratings) — better4.5 (3.4K ratings)
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews — better51.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3193.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperB AND X SOFTWARE LIMITEDGKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Customer experience

CubeTime

All ratings266 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.6%

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

All ratings3,389 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews347 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative38.0%

User reviews

CubeTime

From 319 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for Minecraft on Xbox
  • 👍 Works well for custom servers
  • 👍 Allows use of texture packs outside marketplace
  • 👍 Reliable and efficient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Texture packs not working or loading properly
  • 🐛 Disconnection issues when joining servers
  • 🐛 Outdated app versions causing compatibility problems
  • 🔋 Crashes and performance issues

Bugs and requests

CubeTime

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Inspection time countdown with audio cues

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Texture packs not applying correctly on servers
  • Inability to join servers due to 'outdated' version
  • Disconnections and failed connections when loading resources
  • Crashes and freezes when trying to join servers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for animation packs and shaders
  • Allow use of more than one texture pack per server
  • Improve update times to stay current with Minecraft versions
  • Expand server support beyond the featured list

In-app purchases

None

CubeTime

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

Subscriptions7
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • BedrockConnect Premium$2.991 Month
  • BedrockConnect Premium$3.991 Month
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  • BedrockConnect Premium$4.491 Month
  • BedrockConnect - Premium$17.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
  • BedrockConnect Premium$22.991 Year

Questions

Is CubeTime free?
CubeTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BedrockConnect for Minecraft free?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CubeTime or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?
CubeTime is rated higher. CubeTime averages 4.7 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.
Do CubeTime or BedrockConnect for Minecraft have ads?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft shows ads; CubeTime does not.
Which is updated more often, CubeTime or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?
CubeTime ships an update every 9 days, and BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 6 days. Most recently, CubeTime was updated on October 22, 2026 and BedrockConnect for Minecraft on October 27, 2026.

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