# ScrambleMe vs Byte Cube

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScrambleMe at none against Byte Cube's 6. ScrambleMe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (96% vs 79%). Byte Cube's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (61 vs 19). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Byte Cube sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ScrambleMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ScrambleMe against 4.7 for Byte Cube. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 61 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of ScrambleMe's written reviews are positive against 79% of Byte Cube's.

ScrambleMe ships an update every 7 months, Byte Cube weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrambleMe | Byte Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrambleme/id464961205/reviews) | [4.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byte-cube-magic-cube/id1501491064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | **96.4% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [T.Wright](https://appshunter.io/developer/464961208) | [巍 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136527068) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Byte Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byte-cube-magic-cube/id1501491064)

Track your cube-solving times, analyze your progress with detailed statistics, and learn new algorithms. This app offers realistic 3D graphics and customization options to enhance your puzzle-solving experience.

**Highlights:** Cube timer with best time, Ao 5, Ao 12, Random scrambles, Solves history and graph, Download/upload algorithms, Realistic 3D graphics, Customizable puzzle colors, Cloud sync for solves

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium 6 Months | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 12 Months | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScrambleMe free?

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

### Is Byte Cube free?

Byte Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

ScrambleMe and Byte Cube are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19 and 61 ratings respectively.

### Do ScrambleMe or Byte Cube have ads?

Byte Cube shows ads; ScrambleMe does not.

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

ScrambleMe ships an update every 7 months, and Byte Cube weekly. Most recently, ScrambleMe was updated on September 25, 2026 and Byte Cube on September 21, 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.*