# Cube Timer vs ScrambleMe

The clearest difference is rating: ScrambleMe at 4.7 against Cube Timer's 4.2. ScrambleMe also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 82%). Cube Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (208 vs 19). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScrambleMe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Timer has 208 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Cube Timer's written reviews are positive against 96% of ScrambleMe's.

Cube Timer ships an update every 2 months, ScrambleMe every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Timer | ScrambleMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-timer/id444929094/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrambleme/id464961205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codedcognition Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796647737) | [T.Wright](https://appshunter.io/developer/464961208) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-timer/id444929094)

Time your cube solves, track personal bests, and analyze your progress with average times. Generate scramble codes, learn to solve, and manage multiple user profiles and cube types. This app is designed for both beginner and experienced cubers.

**Highlights:** Cube solve timing, Personal best tracking, Average time calculation, Random scramble generation, Cube solving tutorials, Multiple user profiles, Time history management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best timer
- 👍 Accurate timer
- 👍 Keeps track of times and averages
- 👍 Helps learn to solve the cube
- 👍 Great for beginners and experts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer issues (skipping, not stopping)
- 🔋 Ads interfering with solving
- 🐛 Deleting/losing saved times

**Reported bugs**

- Timer issues (skipping, not stopping)
- Deleting/losing saved times

**Requested features**

- Add support for other puzzle types (2x2, 4x4, etc.)
- Customizable timer settings (inspection time, etc.)
- Option to remove ads


### ScrambleMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrambleme/id464961205)

Generate and share custom scrambles for various cube puzzles. Supports WCA puzzles, including random state and blindfold scrambles. Offers SplitView and Today Widget integration for efficient practice.

**Highlights:** Custom scramble generation, WCA puzzle support, Random state scramblers, Blindfold scrambles, SplitView support, Today Widget integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Timer free?

Cube Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScrambleMe free?

ScrambleMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Timer or ScrambleMe?

ScrambleMe is rated higher. Cube Timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while ScrambleMe averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Cube Timer or ScrambleMe have ads?

Neither Cube Timer nor ScrambleMe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Timer or ScrambleMe?

Cube Timer ships an update every 2 months, and ScrambleMe every 7 months. Most recently, Cube Timer was updated on July 26, 2026 and ScrambleMe on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*