Comparison

Qubo vs 3x3 CubeSpeed

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

3x3 CubeSpeed

Features
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The only cubing utility you need for anything related to cubing! We currently include support for 3x3, 2x2, and 4x4, with more coming in the future. We provide detailed statistics on your solves, and also allow you to create different sessions to separate your solves. Enjoy!

Screenshots

Qubo4 screens
3x3 CubeSpeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3x3 CubeSpeed at none against Qubo's 5. 3x3 CubeSpeed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Qubo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 3x3 CubeSpeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qubo ships an update every 2 months, 3x3 CubeSpeed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Qubo versus 3x3 CubeSpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQubo3x3 CubeSpeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitalSandbox, LLCJay Thacker

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

3x3 CubeSpeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qubo free?
Qubo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3x3 CubeSpeed free?
3x3 CubeSpeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Qubo or 3x3 CubeSpeed have ads?
Qubo shows ads; 3x3 CubeSpeed does not.
Which is updated more often, Qubo or 3x3 CubeSpeed?
Qubo ships an update every 2 months, and 3x3 CubeSpeed every 3 weeks. Most recently, Qubo was updated on August 5, 2026 and 3x3 CubeSpeed on September 17, 2026.

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