CUBER vs Vertex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CUBER
Master Rubik's Cube algorithms with this app. It offers collections of F2L, OLL, and PLL algorithms, progress tracking, and training scrambles. Includes a built-in timer for practicing your solves.
- F2L, OLL, PLL algorithm collections
- Algorithm learning progress tracking
- Algorithm training scrambles
- Built-in timer for solves
- Cube shuffling scrambles
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What you get with CUBER? * Collections of F2L, OLL, and PLL algorithms. * Possibility to track learning progress for each algorithm. * Scrambles for algorithm training. * Built-in timer for solves * Scrambles to shuffle Rubik’s Cube For any questions, email me: ivbutsykin@gmail.com
Vertex
This app is a modern timer designed to enhance speedcubing skills. It offers various training modes, algorithm practice, and competition simulations. Track progress and improve solve times on multiple devices.
- Algorithm training sets (F2L, OLL, PLL, COLL, ZBLL)
- Last-layer recognition trainer with spaced repetition
- Flash cards for algorithm recall
- Cross and xcross solution trainer
- Competition simulation with inspection mode
- Bluetooth support for smart cubes
- Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, macOS)
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A modern cube timer that helps you train all aspects of your solves. Don't just track your times, train your mind to solve even faster. "Vertex: Cube Trainer" makes it easy to train on-the-go, with or without your cube. Take your cubing to the next level. Universal purchase means buy once and use across iPhone, iPad, and MacOS. Includes: F2L, OLL, PLL, COLL, ZBLL aglorithm sets. Last-layer recognition trainer with spaced repetition system and quiz functionality. Flash cards to train algorithm recall. Cross and xcross solutions within your selected number of moves with hints for pair and first-move. Simulate competition with inspection mode that announces at 12 and 8 seconds. Bluetooth Support: Supports Particula GoCube Edge bluetooth cubes. Keeps track of all OLL/ZBLL/PLL cases with recognition and execution time, so you can track which need most improvement. Shows you F2L stats including pause time per F2L pair. Automatically starts and stops the timer, and validates your scrambles. Works for iPhone, iPad, and macOS so that you can train on your preferred device. CloudKit integration stores your session across all of your synced devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CUBER at 80% against Vertex's 0%. CUBER also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.2 vs 1.0). Vertex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
CUBER is free to download; Vertex costs $2.99 up front. CUBER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vertex asks for nothing beyond the download.
CUBER holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUBER has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of CUBER's written reviews are positive against 0% of Vertex's.
CUBER ships an update every 4 months, Vertex every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CUBER | Vertex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (12 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Ivan Butsykin | Michael Ryan Kokosenski |
Customer experience
CUBER
Vertex
In-app purchases
CUBER
- No Ads$1.99
Vertex
No in-app purchases









