Comparison

Cube Master vs XC Master

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

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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

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

Cube Master4 screens
XC Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XC Master at every 4 days against Cube Master's fortnightly. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cube Master against 5.0 for XC Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Master ships an update fortnightly, XC Master every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cube Master versus XC Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube MasterXC Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer焱 夏Xingxiaolv Technology

Customer experience

Cube Master

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

XC Master

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

In-app purchases

None

Cube Master

No in-app purchases

None

XC Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Master free?
Cube Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XC Master free?
XC Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube Master or XC Master?
Cube Master and XC Master are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Cube Master or XC Master have ads?
Neither Cube Master nor XC Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Master or XC Master?
Cube Master ships an update fortnightly, and XC Master every 4 days. Most recently, Cube Master was updated on October 21, 2026 and XC Master on October 24, 2026.

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