Comparison

CUBER vs XC Master

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

XC Master

This app offers AI-powered analysis and training for speedcubing techniques like Cross, XCross, and lookahead. It provides detailed move explanations, 3D demonstrations, and personalized practice sessions based on your errors and weaknesses.

Highlights
  • AI solution analysis with move explanations
  • 3D demonstrations of algorithms
  • Automatic review of recent errors
  • Lookahead prediction and data tracking
  • Timed practice with cross-device sync
  • Real WCA scrambles and F2L highlights
Features
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XC Master · Pro 3x3 Cube AI Trainer Connect a smart cube and every turn is recorded, broken down, and analyzed. AI reads each of your solves, stage drills target your weak spots, algorithms get drilled case by case, and you can race cubers on other brands of smart cube in real time — on speed or on move count. Completely free · No ads · No push notifications — just focused practice. [Smart Practice] Works with Bluetooth smart cubes from all major brands. Automatic timing with a per-stage split of time and moves for Cross, F2L, OLL, and PLL, slice-move (M / E / S) recognition, and a rating for every solve. Give the cube a quick back-and-forth twist to start the next solve. No need to solve it first — XC Master works out the moves from wherever your cube is to the next scramble. [AI Solve Insight] A full AI analysis of your actual solve, stage by stage: it finds wasted moves, likely slips, and F2L pair choices, then coaches you with concrete things to practice. Tap "Try again" to load the same scramble right away. Practice becomes more than a number on the timer. [Live Battles Across Brands] Smart cubes from different brands compete in the same room, and your opponent's 3D cube turns live with every move they make. • Race by time or by moves: fastest hands win, or fewest moves win • Handicaps in seconds or moves: stronger players give a head start, so every match stays close • Free, Ao5, or Bo3 format, chosen when you create the room • Join by QR code or room code, and watch as a spectator when the room is full [Smart Stage Practice] Drill Cross, XC, F2L, and CF separately — each attempt ends as soon as that stage is done: • Cross can be measured against the best solution, within a tolerance you choose • XC only counts as a true XCross — solving the cross first and then the pair doesn't qualify • F2L scrambles start with the cross already solved, so you go straight to the pairs • Practice on any of the six colors, with move- or time-based goals you set [Algorithm Library & Practice] F2L, OLL, PLL, WV, ZBLS and ZBLL libraries with case diagrams and step-by-step 3D demos. Each case offers standard and community-shared solutions — set your go-to and it syncs to your account, or submit your own. Practice on your smart cube with instant feedback: Perfect, Not your alg, Wasted moves, or Likely slip, plus move count and TPS. In no-scramble mode, follow the virtual cube on screen; turn on Continuous to roll straight into the next case. [Favorites & Review] Organize favorites into your own folders, select several to start a Timed, Smart, or Lookahead review, and load any saved or past scramble into any practice mode. Smart Practice also gathers your recent slowest and least efficient solves for focused drilling, judging progress by why each one was picked. [Classic Practice] No smart cube needed: full solving on all six colors (fewest-move Cross, plus XC / XXC / 3XC / 4XC averaging 7 / 9 / 11 / 13 moves), each solution with AI analysis and a 3D demo; plus lookahead practice, real WCA competition scrambles, and step-based Cross training. Records and favorites sync across devices.

Screenshots

CUBER4 screens
XC Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XC Master at 5.0 against CUBER's 4.4. XC Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. CUBER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XC Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XC Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CUBER ships an update every 4 months, XC Master every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CUBER versus XC Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCUBERXC Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan ButsykinXingxiaolv Technology

Customer experience

CUBER

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

XC Master

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CUBER

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
None

XC Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CUBER free?
CUBER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XC Master free?
XC Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CUBER or XC Master?
XC Master is rated higher. CUBER averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while XC Master averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do CUBER or XC Master have ads?
CUBER shows ads; XC Master does not.
Which is updated more often, CUBER or XC Master?
CUBER ships an update every 4 months, and XC Master every 4 days. Most recently, CUBER was updated on October 24, 2026 and XC Master on October 24, 2026.

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