# Cube Master vs Cube Solver & Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Solver & Timer at 5.0 against Cube Master's 4.4. Cube Solver & Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Cube Master's advantage is ratings volume (434 vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Cube Solver & Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Master has 434 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cube Master ships an update every 5 days, Cube Solver & Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Master | Cube Solver & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer-cuby-pro/id6796520808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **434** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vu Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649266013) | [Danila Dundukov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776675659) |

## 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


### Cube Solver & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer-cuby-pro/id6796520808)

Learn to solve any scrambled 3D cube with step-by-step tutorials and a built-in timer. Track your progress, master algorithms, and explore patterns. Go Pro for advanced training tools and support for larger cube sizes.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step cube solving, Learn to solve tutorials, Speedcubing timer, Cube pattern gallery, Spaced-repetition trainer, Algorithm library, 2x2 and 4x4 support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Master free?

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

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cube Master or Cube Solver & Timer?

Cube Solver & Timer is rated higher. Cube Master averages 4.4 out of 5 from 434 ratings, while Cube Solver & Timer averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Cube Master or Cube Solver & Timer have ads?

Cube Master shows ads; Cube Solver & Timer does not.

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

Cube Master ships an update every 5 days, and Cube Solver & Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cube Master was updated on October 18, 2026 and Cube Solver & Timer on October 9, 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.*