Comparison

Cube Timer vs Solve Rubik's Cube

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

Solve Rubik's Cube

Master speedcubing techniques with step-by-step algorithm visualizations and detailed progress tracking. Practice specific cases to improve solve times and build muscle memory. This app offers a comprehensive library of CFOP algorithms for cubers of all levels.

Highlights
  • CFOP algorithm mastery
  • Progress tracking analytics
  • Complete algorithm library
  • Step-by-step visualizations
  • Targeted practice modes
  • Multiple algorithm variations
Features
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Master CFOP algorithms and improve your solve times with Deddal—the speedcubing training app designed to help you get faster. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Monitor your skill level and see which algorithms you've mastered. Track improvement across F2L, OLL, and PLL cases with detailed analytics. COMPLETE ALGORITHM LIBRARY Access all CFOP cases—F2L, 2-Look OLL/PLL, and full OLL/PLL sets. Browse multiple algorithm variations per case to find solutions that match your solving style. VISUAL LEARNING Watch step-by-step algorithm visualizations. Understand move sequences, learn execution flow, and build muscle memory with interactive playback. FOCUSED PRACTICE Train specific case sets, drill weak spots, and build pattern recognition speed with targeted practice modes. Built by cubers, for cubers. Clean interface, fast performance, and features that actually help you improve. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cube Timer4 screens
Solve Rubik's Cube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solve Rubik's Cube at 4.8 against Cube Timer's 3.0. Solve Rubik's Cube also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Cube Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Solve Rubik's Cube sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solve Rubik's Cube holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Timer ships an update fortnightly, Solve Rubik's Cube every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cube Timer versus Solve Rubik's Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube TimerSolve Rubik's Cube
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan AugustyniakTrophee

Customer experience

Cube Timer

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

Solve Rubik's Cube

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
Show 1 more
  • Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$0.99
6 purchases

Solve Rubik's Cube

Subscriptions6
  • Advanced$1.997 Days
  • Advanced$3.991 Month
  • Pro$4.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Advanced$39.991 Year
  • Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Cube Timer free?
Cube Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solve Rubik's Cube free?
Solve Rubik's Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Timer or Solve Rubik's Cube?
Solve Rubik's Cube is rated higher. Cube Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Solve Rubik's Cube averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Cube Timer or Solve Rubik's Cube have ads?
Neither Cube Timer nor Solve Rubik's Cube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Timer or Solve Rubik's Cube?
Cube Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Solve Rubik's Cube every 4 days. Most recently, Cube Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Solve Rubik's Cube on September 28, 2026.

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