Comparison

CUBER vs Vertex

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • F2L, OLL, PLL algorithm collections
  • Algorithm learning progress tracking
  • Algorithm training scrambles
  • Built-in timer for solves
  • Cube shuffling scrambles
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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.

Screenshots

CUBER4 screens
Vertex4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
CUBER versus Vertex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCUBERVertex
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (12 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB110 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperIvan ButsykinMichael Ryan Kokosenski

Customer experience

CUBER

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Vertex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CUBER

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
None

Vertex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CUBER free?
CUBER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vertex free?
Vertex costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CUBER or Vertex?
CUBER is rated higher. CUBER averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Vertex averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CUBER or Vertex have ads?
CUBER shows ads; Vertex does not.
Which is updated more often, CUBER or Vertex?
CUBER ships an update every 4 months, and Vertex every 5 weeks. Most recently, CUBER was updated on October 2, 2026 and Vertex on October 5, 2026.

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