Comparison

Qubo vs Cube Master

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

Head to head
About

Qubo

This app provides a distraction-free timer for puzzle cube enthusiasts to track and improve their solving times. It features precision timing, automatic personal best tracking, and a clean interface to help users focus on their performance.

Highlights
  • Precision timing to hundredths of a second
  • Hold-to-start system
  • Automatic personal best tracking
  • Clean, minimalist interface
  • Progress saving for all records
  • Supports multiple cube types
Features
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Qubo is a speedcubing timer that stays out of the way. Long-press to ready it, release to start, then tap anywhere on the screen to stop — no aiming for a small button while the clock is running. COMPETITION SCRAMBLES Scrambles for 3×3, 2×2 and Pyraminx are drawn at random from every state the puzzle can reach — the same standard used at official competitions. 4×4 and Windmill get random-move scrambles with redundant turns filtered out. Tap the scramble to see it as a full sequence of moves. SESSION STATS See how a practice run actually went: your personal best, a trend line across the session, and Ao5 and Ao12 averages for each puzzle. Every solve is kept with the scramble it was given and any +2 or DNF, stored on your device. PERSONAL BESTS Each puzzle tracks its own record, and your bests follow you across devices through iCloud. New records get the celebration they deserve. PUZZLES 3×3 is free, always. 2×2, 4×4, Windmill and Pyraminx each unlock with a one-time purchase — no subscriptions, ever. Curious about a locked puzzle? Watch a short video to earn free solves and try it before you buy. Whether you're learning your first algorithm or chasing sub-10, Qubo gives you competition-grade timing without the clutter.

About

Cube Master

This app provides scientific practice methods to help cubers achieve sub-10 second solve times. It integrates and compiles various techniques and training tools for efficient cube learning.

Highlights
  • Sub-10 second solve training
  • Scientific practice methods
  • F2L prediction
  • Cross to F2L training
  • PLL recognition trainer
  • Cube learning efficiency integration
Features
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This version features significant improvements, focusing on the following core themes: How to help Cubers successfully sub-10 through scientific practice. True brilliance takes time. These methods will help you become a true Cube Master. Here, I'd like to RESPECT many veterans in the Cube community Cube Challenge author: Matteo Colombo First F2L Predict methods: Guojie Wang Cross to F2L author: Christian Vaughn PLL recognition trainer for CubeSkills: Feliks Zemdegs To improve Cube learning efficiency, you can think of this as a compilation and integration

Screenshots

Qubo4 screens
Cube Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Master at none against Qubo's 5. Cube Master also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume 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. Qubo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Cube Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Qubo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cube Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qubo ships an update every 2 months, Cube Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Qubo versus Cube Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuboCube Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitalSandbox, LLC焱 夏

Customer experience

Qubo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Cube Master

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Qubo

One-time5
  • Unlock 2×2 Cube$0.99
  • Unlock Pyraminx Cube$0.99
  • Unlock 4×4 Cube$0.99
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  • Unlock Windmill Cube$0.99
  • Unlock All Cubes$2.99
None

Cube Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qubo free?
Qubo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Master free?
Cube Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qubo or Cube Master?
Cube Master is rated higher. Qubo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Cube Master averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Qubo or Cube Master have ads?
Qubo shows ads; Cube Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Qubo or Cube Master?
Qubo ships an update every 2 months, and Cube Master weekly. Most recently, Qubo was updated on August 5, 2026 and Cube Master on September 17, 2026.

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