# CubeStation NEW vs Cube Timer & Coach

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Timer & Coach at 4.7 against CubeStation NEW's 2.9. Cube Timer & Coach also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). CubeStation NEW's advantage is ratings volume (326 vs 39) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CubeStation NEW sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Timer & Coach sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Timer & Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CubeStation NEW has 326 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of CubeStation NEW's written reviews are positive against 25% of Cube Timer & Coach's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CubeStation NEW ships an update every 6 weeks, Cube Timer & Coach every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CubeStation NEW | Cube Timer & Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubestation-new/id6473158674/reviews) | **[4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-timer-and-coach-cuberpal/id6758110729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **27.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 471 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Celestigem Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797371041) | [DPTECH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870960483) |

## What reviewers say

### CubeStation NEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubestation-new/id6473158674)

This app offers a comprehensive platform for cubing enthusiasts of all levels. It provides training tools, interactive tutorials, and opportunities to connect with a global community for practice and competition. Engage in various solving methods, track progress, and participate in tournaments for prizes.

**Highlights:** AI Tutorial for step-by-step solving, Camera Sync for cube state recognition, Progress tracking and advanced analytics, Online battles and competitions, Video tutorials by speed-cubing champions, Global cuber community interaction, Time Trial and grand competitions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal *10 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Crystal *60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal *120 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal *300 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal *480 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crystal *680 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal *980 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crystal *1180 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Crystal *1980 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal *3480 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Pretty good
- 👍 Accurate timer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 Crashes and login issues
- 🐛 Missing key features
- 🐛 Unintuitive and confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect cube color detection
- Gyroscope not working
- Lost all previous solve data
- Inspection time cannot be disabled
- Cube not visible during solves

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More features for regular cubes
- Restore previous app version
- Customizable algorithms
- Better language support


### Cube Timer & Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-timer-and-coach-cuberpal/id6758110729)

This app offers AI-powered coaching and timing for speedcubing enthusiasts. Analyze your solves, learn algorithms with focused drills, and track progress across various WCA events. Personalized training plans and competitive challenges help you improve your cubing skills.

**Highlights:** AI-powered solve analysis, Algorithm learning drills, WCA event timing, Personalized training plans, Progress tracking and graphs, Daily challenges and competitions

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CuberPal Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| CuberPal Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| CuberPal Premium Annual Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| CuberPal Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| CuberPal Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| CuberPal Premium Livstid | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CubeStation NEW free?

CubeStation NEW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube Timer & Coach free?

Cube Timer & Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CubeStation NEW or Cube Timer & Coach?

Cube Timer & Coach is rated higher. CubeStation NEW averages 2.9 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while Cube Timer & Coach averages 4.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do CubeStation NEW or Cube Timer & Coach have ads?

Neither CubeStation NEW nor Cube Timer & Coach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CubeStation NEW or Cube Timer & Coach?

CubeStation NEW ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cube Timer & Coach every 2 days. Most recently, CubeStation NEW was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cube Timer & Coach on November 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.*