Comparison

3x3 CubeSpeed 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

3x3 CubeSpeed

Features
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The only cubing utility you need for anything related to cubing! We currently include support for 3x3, 2x2, and 4x4, with more coming in the future. We provide detailed statistics on your solves, and also allow you to create different sessions to separate your solves. Enjoy!

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

3x3 CubeSpeed4 screens
Cube Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3x3 CubeSpeed at none against Cube Timer's 6. On price, update cadence, 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. 3x3 CubeSpeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3x3 CubeSpeed ships an update every 3 weeks, Cube Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
3x3 CubeSpeed versus Cube Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3x3 CubeSpeedCube Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJay ThackerJan Augustyniak

In-app purchases

None

3x3 CubeSpeed

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 3x3 CubeSpeed free?
3x3 CubeSpeed 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 3x3 CubeSpeed or Cube Timer have ads?
Neither 3x3 CubeSpeed nor Cube Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3x3 CubeSpeed or Cube Timer?
3x3 CubeSpeed ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cube Timer fortnightly. Most recently, 3x3 CubeSpeed was updated on October 3, 2026 and Cube Timer on September 29, 2026.

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