Comparison

Cube Timer vs CubeRush

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

CubeRush

Features
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CubeRush is the ultimate speedcubing training app for cube-solving enthusiasts of all skill levels. Master algorithms, improve recognition speed, and break your personal records with comprehensive training tools. Complete Algorithm Training - OLL & PLL Training: All 78 cases (57 OLL + 21 PLL) with visual illustrations - Winter Variation training - Skill-Based Progression: Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced levels - Multiple Algorithms: Primary and alternative sequences for every case Advanced Features - PLL Recognition Training: Interactive visual pattern recognition (Premium) - C2F2L Training: 8 progressive difficulty levels for cross improvement - Competition Timer: Millisecond precision with statistics tracking - Integrated Metronome for rhythm training Training Modes - Practice Mode: Sequential case-by-case learning - Random Mode: Comprehensive mixed training Professional Tools - High-quality SVG case illustrations - Detailed performance analytics - Bilingual support (Chinese/English) - Offline functionality - Modern touch-optimized interface Perfect for beginners learning CFOP, intermediate cubers improving speed, and advanced speedcubers perfecting technique. Transform your solving with scientific training methods. Join thousands of cubers achieving sub-20, sub-15, and sub-10 times with CubeRush! Legal Notice - Rubiks is a trademark of Spin Master Toys UK Limited. CubeRush is not affiliated with Spin Master Toys UK Limited. - GAN CUBE is a trademark of Guangzhou Ganyuan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. CubeRush is not affiliated with Guangzhou Ganyuan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Screenshots

Cube Timer4 screens
CubeRush4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cube Timer and CubeRush are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 CubeRush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Timer ships an update fortnightly, CubeRush weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cube Timer versus CubeRush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube TimerCubeRush
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan AugustyniakXiang Li

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
1 purchases

CubeRush

One-time1
  • Unlock PLL Recognition$1.99

Questions

Is Cube Timer free?
Cube Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubeRush free?
CubeRush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cube Timer or CubeRush have ads?
Neither Cube Timer nor CubeRush shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Timer or CubeRush?
Cube Timer ships an update fortnightly, and CubeRush weekly. Most recently, Cube Timer was updated on August 29, 2026 and CubeRush on September 14, 2026.

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