# ScrambleMe vs CubeTime

The clearest difference is update cadence: CubeTime at every 9 days against ScrambleMe's every 7 months. CubeTime also leads on ratings volume (266 vs 19). ScrambleMe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ScrambleMe against 4.7 for CubeTime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CubeTime has 266 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of ScrambleMe's written reviews are positive against 93% of CubeTime's.

ScrambleMe ships an update every 7 months, CubeTime every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrambleMe | CubeTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrambleme/id464961205/reviews) | **[4.7 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubetime/id1600392245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **266** |
| Positive reviews | **96.4% of reviews** | 92.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [T.Wright](https://appshunter.io/developer/464961208) | [B AND X SOFTWARE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600392397) |

## 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


### CubeTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubetime/id1600392245)

This advanced speedcubing utility app offers an official WCA scrambler for legal solves, including complex 4x4 and blind scrambles. It features refined session support with multiphase and competition simulation modes, alongside detailed performance graphs and integrated tools like an average calculator.

**Highlights:** Official WCA scrambler, Random state 4x4 scrambles, Blind scramble rotations, Multiphase timing, Competition simulation, Detailed performance graphs, Average calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing timer
- 👍 Clean and simple UI
- 👍 Lots of features
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Great statistics and data visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on certain devices
- 🐛 Issues with entering times manually
- 🐛 Problems with session management and switching
- 🐛 Scramble display issues for larger puzzles
- 💡 Lack of Bluetooth support for external timers

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when deleting solves in certain sessions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between events
- Issues with the average calculator function

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/export solve data
- Horizontal mode and two-handed timer start/stop
- More customization options (color themes, etc.)
- Improved iPad support and layout
- Algorithm trainer or practice tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScrambleMe free?

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

### Is CubeTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScrambleMe or CubeTime?

CubeTime is rated higher. ScrambleMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while CubeTime averages 4.7 from 266 ratings.

### Do ScrambleMe or CubeTime have ads?

Neither ScrambleMe nor CubeTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScrambleMe or CubeTime?

ScrambleMe ships an update every 7 months, and CubeTime every 9 days. Most recently, ScrambleMe was updated on September 25, 2026 and CubeTime on September 23, 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.*