Comparison

CubeScrambler Lite vs Cube Timer

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

Head to head
About

CubeScrambler Lite

Features
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Cube scramble generator Supports all official WCA cube types Scramble generation based on official WCA scrambles for all cube types The lite version only supports 2x2 scrambles

About

Cube Timer

This app provides a timer for speedcubing enthusiasts, offering both simple and advanced modes that replicate real-world timers. It generates scrambles and tracks your performance for various cube sizes.

Highlights
  • Speedcubing timer
  • Simple and advanced modes
  • Scramble generation
  • Session recording
  • Supports 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, Pyraminx
Features
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Try our timer for speedcubers! You can use it in 2 modes: simple and advanced. Advanced mimics the way the real speedcubing timer works. The app also generate scrambles and records all your sessions. Currently supported cubes are 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 and Pyraminx. privacy policy: https://mrjohn10.github.io/cubee/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://mrjohn10.github.io/cubee/terms-of-service

Screenshots

CubeScrambler Lite4 screens
Cube Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeScrambler Lite at none against Cube Timer's 6. CubeScrambler Lite also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Cube Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Cube Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. CubeScrambler Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubeScrambler Lite ships an update every 4 months, Cube Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CubeScrambler Lite versus Cube Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeScrambler LiteCube Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul ScottJan Augustyniak

In-app purchases

None

CubeScrambler Lite

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Cube Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Pro2 variants$2.997 Days
  • Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Access to all features3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$0.99

Questions

Is CubeScrambler Lite free?
CubeScrambler Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Timer free?
Cube Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CubeScrambler Lite or Cube Timer have ads?
Neither CubeScrambler Lite nor Cube Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CubeScrambler Lite or Cube Timer?
CubeScrambler Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Cube Timer fortnightly. Most recently, CubeScrambler Lite was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cube Timer on August 29, 2026.

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