Comparison

Tempus vs CubicCross

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

Head to head
About

Tempus

This app provides musicians with advanced tempo and rhythm practice tools. It offers precise control over subdivisions, time signatures, and click volume, with customizable visualizers and haptics. Premium features unlock simultaneous rhythmic layering and more complex time signature configurations.

Highlights
  • Advanced subdivision control
  • Easy time signature configuration
  • Flexible volume control
  • Glitch-free BPM adjustment
  • Customizable visualizer and haptics
  • Multiple subdivisions at once (premium)
  • Advanced time signatures (premium)
Features
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Built for musicians who need precision, felxibility, and robustness, Tempus offers full control over tempo and rhythm practice without compromise. Core features: • Advanced Subdivision Control – Set subdivisions beyond standard options, from eighth notes to ninelets • Easy Time Signature Configuration – Set time signatures in an intuitive manner • Flexible Volume Control – Adjust the volume and audio type of each click independently • Glitch-Free BPM Adjustment – Alter the metronome real-time with no audio artifacts • Accessibility Features – Customizable visualizer and haptics for improved accessibility • Numerous Audio Samples – Choose from 5 free samples sets Premium features: • Multiple Subdivisions at Once – Play and layer different rhythmic subdivisions simultaneously • Advanced Time Signatures – Set time signatures with numerators and denominators independently from 1 to 99 • Independent Beat Unit Control – Set the beat unit from a whole note to a 99-let tuplet • Additional Samples – Gain access to 10 additional sample sets

About

CubicCross

Features
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Explore a new world of sound and logic with CubicCross — an innovative app that transforms mathematical group theory into musical expression. Powered by Apple’s Core ML and Create ML, and enhanced with NSynth, CubicCross generates dynamic, guitar-inspired tones through rule-based transformations. The app supports multi-format audio playback (MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, AIFF, CAF), and allows users to compose by arranging colored cube states that follow group-theoretic transitions. Designed for musicians, educators, and logic lovers, CubicCross redefines creativity by merging machine learning, mathematical reasoning, and transformational sound design.

Screenshots

Tempus4 screens
CubicCross2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubicCross at none against Tempus's 1. CubicCross also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Tempus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). 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. Tempus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CubicCross asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempus ships an update every 5 days, CubicCross every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tempus versus CubicCross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempusCubicCross
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLevin Leesemannhiroji nishi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tempus

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
None

CubicCross

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempus free?
Tempus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubicCross free?
CubicCross is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tempus or CubicCross have ads?
Neither Tempus nor CubicCross shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempus or CubicCross?
Tempus ships an update every 5 days, and CubicCross every 2 days. Most recently, Tempus was updated on October 30, 2026 and CubicCross on October 30, 2026.

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