Comparison

Cube Timer vs Cube Rivals

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

Head to head
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

About

Cube Rivals

Master speedcubing with this comprehensive timer and statistics tracker. Analyze your performance with real-time graphs and manage multiple sessions across various cube categories. Includes official puzzle scrambles to keep your skills sharp.

Highlights
  • Multiple sessions and categories
  • Official puzzle scramble generation
  • Real-time graphs and statistics
  • Performance analysis
  • Cube category support
Features
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Welcome to Cube Rivals, your ultimate companion for mastering speedcubing! Elevate your cubing experience with our feature-packed, beautifully designed timer that's crafted to unleash your full potential. Join a thriving community of cubers and embark on a quest to push your limits and achieve new milestones. Cube Rivals isn't just another timer – it's your personal coach, statistics tracker, and motivator, all rolled into one sleek package. Key Features: Multiple Sessions & Categories: Seamlessly manage and organize your cubing sessions across various categories and cubes. From classic 3x3 to challenging megaminx, Cube Rivals has you covered. Scramble Generation: Dive into the action with official puzzle scrambles generated on the fly. Stay sharp and ready for every solve with our dynamic scramble generation. Real-time Graphs & Statistics: Dive deep into your progress with real-time graphs and detailed statistics for every solve. Analyze your performance, identify areas for improvement, and be ready for improvements!

Screenshots

Cube Timer4 screens
Cube Rivals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Rivals at none against Cube Timer's 6. Cube Rivals also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, 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. Cube Rivals asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Timer ships an update fortnightly, Cube Rivals every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cube Timer versus Cube Rivals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube TimerCube Rivals
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan AugustyniakRafal Nawojczyk

Customer experience

Cube Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Cube Rivals

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Cube Rivals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Timer free?
Cube Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Rivals free?
Cube Rivals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cube Timer or Cube Rivals have ads?
Neither Cube Timer nor Cube Rivals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Timer or Cube Rivals?
Cube Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Cube Rivals every 3 days. Most recently, Cube Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cube Rivals on September 20, 2026.

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