# Cube Master vs Quantum Cube Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quantum Cube Timer at none against Cube Master's 2. Quantum Cube Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 49%). Cube Master's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (434 vs 6). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Quantum Cube Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Cube Master against 4.5 for Quantum Cube Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Master has 434 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Cube Master's written reviews are positive against 75% of Quantum Cube Timer's.

Cube Master ships an update every 5 days, Quantum Cube Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Master | Quantum Cube Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantum-cube-timer/id6478462413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **434** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vu Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649266013) | [Quantum Cube LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732916648) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204)

Explore a vast collection of 3D Rubik's Cube simulators, from classic sizes to unique puzzle variations. Train your brain with intuitive controls and a free camera view. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and those curious about cube challenges.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle simulators, Variety of Rubik's Cube types, Smooth and easy controls, Free camera rotation, Zoom functionality, Automated solving timer, Leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wide variety of twisty puzzles
- 👍 Good for Rubik's cube enthusiasts
- 👍 App is fun and engaging
- 👍 Offers unique cube types (mirror/bump)
- 👍 Good history/info on cubes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Camera is very slow
- 👎 No solver functionality
- 👎 Cube can be hard to turn/spin
- 👎 Membership for a cube game is disliked

**Reported bugs**

- Clock buttons not pressable
- Square-1 not registering as solved
- Ads reset solve progress
- Ads remain in paid version

**Requested features**

- Add more twisty puzzles (barrels, windmill, Polaris, ivy, etc.)
- Allow users to create their own twisty puzzles
- Make it a twisty puzzle simulator like on computer
- Add AI solving or instructions to teach solving
- Add V-Cube 33x33, 50x50, 100x100


### Quantum Cube Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantum-cube-timer/id6478462413)

This cloud-based timer helps speed cubers track progress and analyze performance across devices. It offers an intuitive interface for effortless time tracking and personal record breaking, whether for competition or practice.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based time syncing, Cross-device compatibility, Intuitive interface, Performance analysis, Personal record tracking, Effortless progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Master free?

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

### Is Quantum Cube Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cube Master or Quantum Cube Timer?

Quantum Cube Timer is rated higher. Cube Master averages 4.4 out of 5 from 434 ratings, while Quantum Cube Timer averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Cube Master or Quantum Cube Timer have ads?

Cube Master shows ads; Quantum Cube Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Master or Quantum Cube Timer?

Cube Master ships an update every 5 days, and Quantum Cube Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cube Master was updated on October 18, 2026 and Quantum Cube Timer on September 27, 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.*