Comparison

PocketAlgs vs xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PocketAlgs

Master speedcubing with a comprehensive collection of algorithms for various puzzle types, from beginner to advanced levels. Track your progress and improve your solving times with an intuitive interface designed for focused practice.

Highlights
  • Extensive algorithm library
  • Support for multiple cube types
  • Suitable for all skill levels
  • Regularly updated content
  • Sleek and intuitive interface
  • Focus on practice and progression
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From the classic 2x2 to the mind-bending Megaminx, PocketAlgs is your all-in-one platform for mastering the art of speedcubing. Whether you're just starting your cubing journey or training to compete at the highest level, PocketAlgs supports all skill levels. With over 1,000 algorithms and new ones added regularly, you'll always have something new to learn and improve. PocketAlgs includes algorithm sets for popular events like 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, Pyraminx, Skewb, Square-1, and Megaminx, with more events on the way. The app’s sleek design and intuitive interface help you stay focused on practice and progression, without distractions. Join thousands of cubers worldwide solving faster and smarter with PocketAlgs — Made by cubers, for cubers, supported by SpeedCubeShop.

About

xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube

Features
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xcross.gg is a cube timer and speedcubing trainer for every level, from your first Rubik's Cube solve to sub-10 practice on a smart cube. Cube timer A complete speedcubing timer with random-state scrambles for every WCA event: 2x2 to 7x7, one-handed, Megaminx, Pyraminx, Skewb, Square-1 and Clock. Inspection, AO5, AO12 and longer averages, one session per event, and stats that show your PB trend, consistency and sub-X progress. Coming from csTimer? Import your history in a few taps. Smart cube and smart timer Connect a GAN, MoYu or QiYi smart cube over Bluetooth, or a GAN Smart Timer. With a smart cube, the cube timer splits each solve into cross, F2L pairs, OLL and PLL, with recognition and execution times, TPS and a full move-by-move replay. Find your weak spots Your step times are compared with millions of solves from cubers of every level, so you see where you lose time against cubers at your speed. Each solve also gets chess-style annotations that point out the good finds and the costly mistakes. Trainers Algorithm trainers for OLL, 2-look OLL, PLL, ZBLL, ZBLS, F2L pairs, CLL, EG1 and EG2. PLL recognition, OLL, PLL, EO and CP prediction, F2L to OLL and OLL to PLL transitions, PLL time attack, an inspection trainer, and cross, xcross and xxcross trainers. Algorithms A large algorithm database for every puzzle and level, with 3D previews, alternative algs and printable PDF sheets. Play with friends Create a room, share the invite code and race your friends live on the same scrambles, in a 1v1 duel or with a whole group, scored on single solves or on an AO5. Their smart cube and time move in real time on your screen. Take on the daily AO5 challenge, earn XP and badges, and climb the trainer leaderboards. Reconstructions Replay thousands of reconstructions from top speedcubers move by move, or write and share your own in the reconstruction editor. Practice tools A metronome, a pomodoro timer, PB targets and a TPS calculator, right next to the timer. xcross.gg is available in English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese and Chinese. Some features need a Pro subscription. New features ship often, and your feedback goes straight to the developer.

Screenshots

PocketAlgs4 screens
xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube at 5.0 against PocketAlgs's 4.4. xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). PocketAlgs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PocketAlgs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketAlgs has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PocketAlgs's written reviews are positive against 100% of xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketAlgs ships an update every 2 months, xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PocketAlgs versus xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketAlgsxcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArmand TartarValentin Wojtasinski

Customer experience

PocketAlgs

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PocketAlgs

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube

Subscriptions4
  • Abonnement pro mensuel14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Supporter$14.991 Month
  • Pro plan (yearly)$49.991 Year
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  • Supporter yearly$149.991 Year

Questions

Is PocketAlgs free?
PocketAlgs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube free?
xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PocketAlgs or xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube?
xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube is rated higher. PocketAlgs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PocketAlgs or xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube have ads?
Neither PocketAlgs nor xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketAlgs or xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube?
PocketAlgs ships an update every 2 months, and xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube every 3 days. Most recently, PocketAlgs was updated on October 30, 2026 and xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube on November 6, 2026.

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