Comparison

ScrambleMe vs Cube Rivals

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

Head to head
About

ScrambleMe

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
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Now you can generate and share your own scrambles! Ensure that none your friends are scrambling their cube with a pre-memorized or unfair scramble with ScrambleMe. Puzzle support for all WCA puzzles. Random state scramblers include 2x2, 3x3, Square-1, Pyraminx, and Skewb. Blindfold scrambles available for 3x3-5x5. Supports SplitView on iPad, great for memorizing scrambles and practicing slow solves. Drag and drop scrambles between apps with ease! Use Force Touch to quickly generate a scramble for a recent puzzle, or quickly get a 3x3 scramble from a Today Widget.

About

Cube Rivals

Master speedcubing with this comprehensive timer app. Track progress with real-time statistics and graphs, manage multiple sessions across various cube types, and generate official scrambles on the fly. Join a community and push your limits.

Highlights
  • Multiple sessions and categories
  • Official puzzle scramble generation
  • Real-time graphs and statistics
  • Progress tracking
  • Community features
Features
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Welcome to Cube Rivals, your ultimate companion for mastering speedcubing! Elevate your cubing experience with our feature-packed, beautifully designed timer that's crafted to unleash your full potential. Join a thriving community of cubers and embark on a quest to push your limits and achieve new milestones. Cube Rivals isn't just another timer – it's your personal coach, statistics tracker, and motivator, all rolled into one sleek package. Key Features: Multiple Sessions & Categories: Seamlessly manage and organize your cubing sessions across various categories and cubes. From classic 3x3 to challenging megaminx, Cube Rivals has you covered. Scramble Generation: Dive into the action with official puzzle scrambles generated on the fly. Stay sharp and ready for every solve with our dynamic scramble generation. Real-time Graphs & Statistics: Dive deep into your progress with real-time graphs and detailed statistics for every solve. Analyze your performance, identify areas for improvement, and be ready for improvements!

Screenshots

ScrambleMe4 screens
Cube Rivals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cube Rivals at every 4 days against ScrambleMe's every 7 months. Cube Rivals also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ScrambleMe's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 75%) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Cube Rivals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScrambleMe has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of ScrambleMe's written reviews are positive against 75% of Cube Rivals's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrambleMe ships an update every 7 months, Cube Rivals every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ScrambleMe versus Cube Rivals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrambleMeCube Rivals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT.WrightRafal Nawojczyk

Customer experience

ScrambleMe

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%

Cube Rivals

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ScrambleMe

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Rivals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScrambleMe free?
ScrambleMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Rivals free?
Cube Rivals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScrambleMe or Cube Rivals?
Cube Rivals is rated higher. ScrambleMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Cube Rivals averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ScrambleMe or Cube Rivals have ads?
Neither ScrambleMe nor Cube Rivals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScrambleMe or Cube Rivals?
ScrambleMe ships an update every 7 months, and Cube Rivals every 4 days. Most recently, ScrambleMe was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cube Rivals on November 4, 2026.

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