NexCube vs Quantum Cube Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NexCube
This app allows users to time their puzzle cube solves, track personal bests, and analyze performance with detailed statistics. It features a unique competition mode for head-to-head battles and solo modes for various cube sizes.
- Official puzzle cube timing
- Competition Mode for battles
- Solo Mode for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4
- Unique scrambles
- Detailed solve time statistics
- Performance trend analysis
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Now available: the Official NexCube App to measure, store and analyse your best solve times. Unique is the Competition Mode in the app! You can instantly start a battle on your phone and record both times. PUZZLE CUBE TIMING ◆ The Official NexCube App ◆ Competition Mode: Battle with friends on one phone! ◆ Solo Mode: record your best 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 cube times. ◆ Scrambles: get unique scrambles each time you play. STATISTICS & LEADERBOARDS ◆ Review your best times ◆ Replay specific scrambles. ◆ See average times, 3 out of 5, 10 out of 12, last 50 and more statistics. ◆ See if you are improving over time with trends icons.
Quantum Cube Timer
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.
- Cloud-based time syncing
- Cross-device compatibility
- Intuitive interface
- Performance analysis
- Personal record tracking
- Effortless progress tracking
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Elevate your cubing experience with Quantum Cube—the ultimate cloud-based timer that syncs your times seamlessly across all your devices. Designed for speed cubers of all levels, Quantum Cube features an intuitive and simple interface that lets you track your progress effortlessly. Analyze your performance, break your personal records, and train smarter whether you’re competing or honing your skills. Experience the future of cubing with a timer that keeps you connected and ahead of the game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Quantum Cube Timer at 4.5 against NexCube's 3.0. Quantum Cube Timer also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Quantum Cube Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NexCube's written reviews are positive against 75% of Quantum Cube Timer's.
NexCube ships an update monthly, Quantum Cube Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NexCube | Quantum Cube Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goliath BV | Quantum Cube LLC |
Customer experience
NexCube
Quantum Cube Timer
In-app purchases
NexCube
No in-app purchases
Quantum Cube Timer
No in-app purchases
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