Comparison

CubersDen vs Cube Timer & Coach

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

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About

CubersDen

Features
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Got a Rubik's cube that's been sitting scrambled in a drawer for months? We'll show you how to solve it, step by step, on your very own cube. And once you've done it, the real fun starts, because every day you'll get a little bit faster. Best of all, everything in CubersDen is free. There's no subscription, no ads and no paid levels, and every feature you read about below is there for everyone. FIRST, SOLVE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME Show your cube to the camera or paint the colours in with your finger, and CubersDen walks you home from exactly where your cube is right now. We split the beginner method into eight steps. Each one is explained in plain words first, then shown on a 3D cube you can spin around, and then you practise it on the cube on screen or on your real one. Stuck? We'll tell you where to look. It all works offline too. THEN A LITTLE FASTER EVERY DAY The timer has WCA-style inspection, +2 and DNF penalties and scrambles for eleven events, and your stats show how you're improving: averages of 5, 12 and 100, personal bests and charts. The new daily streak keeps a cube in your hands every day. Your flame grows with each day, a week in a row earns you a rest day that saves your streak on its own, and when today is still empty, your phone gives you a nudge. SMART CUBES, A COACH AND ALGORITHMS Got a GAN, MoYu or QiYi smart cube? Connect it over Bluetooth and the timer starts with your first turn and stops the moment the cube is solved. Every one of those solves goes to the coach on cubersden.com, which looks through your recent solves and tells you straight what costs you the most time: a long cross, pauses between F2L pairs, or a PLL you still do in two steps. It also tells you which algorithm to learn next to win back the most seconds. The algorithm trainer in the app has all 57 OLL cases, all 21 PLLs and the F2L cases, and it schedules your reviews so each algorithm comes back just as it starts slipping from memory. EVEN BETTER WITH OTHERS Every week there's a competition with the same scrambles for everyone. You can play a 1v1 battle, open a room for your friends, or race the ghost of your own best solve. And when you fancy something completely different, fire up Rush, a game of quick moves against the clock. THE SAME CUBE EVERYWHERE Your solves, streaks and progress are the same on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and cubersden.com. The app speaks English and eight other languages, and it's free with no ads. Start as a guest and make an account later if you like. You can delete your account and everything in it from inside the app: You → Settings → Delete Account.

About

Cube Timer & Coach

This app uses AI to analyze your Rubik's Cube solves, identifying areas where you lose time. It offers structured learning modules for methods like CFOP, algorithm practice, and a built-in timer with scramble generation. Get detailed feedback on your technique to improve your speedcubing performance.

Highlights
  • AI solve analysis
  • Spaced repetition algorithm practice
  • CFOP learning modules
  • Built-in competition timer
  • Cube solver
  • Progress tracking
  • Solve history and trends
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CuberPal is the AI-powered speedcubing coach, cube timer, and 3×3 solver for cubers who want measurable progress. Record or upload a solve for detailed CFOP feedback, learn algorithms with focused drills, and use a WCA-style timer to track your next personal best. AI COACHING FOR EVERY SOLVE • Get phase-by-phase feedback for Cross, F2L, OLL, and PLL. • Spot pauses, rotations, missed pairs, and habits that cost time. • Ask Cubey for advice tailored to your recent solves and goals. TRAIN, TIME, AND IMPROVE • Master OLL, PLL, COLL, ZBLL, and F2L algorithms with spaced-repetition practice. • Time 3×3, 2×2, 4×4, 5×5, and one-handed solves with WCA inspection, scrambles, ao5, ao12, and personal-best tracking. • Scan any 3×3 cube for a step-by-step solution, then use guided lessons to understand the method. • Join the Daily Cube Challenge, build streaks, and compare your time on the global leaderboard. Whether you are learning your first solution or chasing your next sub-15 average, CuberPal gives you one focused place to solve, train, and get faster. Terms: https://cuberpal.com/terms Privacy: https://cuberpal.com/privacy

Screenshots

CubersDen4 screens
Cube Timer & Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubersDen at none against Cube Timer & Coach's 6. CubersDen also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Cube Timer & Coach sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. CubersDen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CubersDen versus Cube Timer & Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubersDenCube Timer & Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARVIND JUNEJA OUMMDPTECH LLC

In-app purchases

None

CubersDen

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Cube Timer & Coach

Subscriptions5
  • CuberPal Premium$6.997 Days
  • CuberPal Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • CuberPal Premium Annual Offer$24.991 Year
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  • CuberPal Premium Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • CuberPal Premium Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • CuberPal Premium Livstid$49.99

Questions

Is CubersDen free?
CubersDen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Timer & Coach free?
Cube Timer & Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CubersDen or Cube Timer & Coach have ads?
Cube Timer & Coach shows ads; CubersDen does not.
Which is updated more often, CubersDen or Cube Timer & Coach?
CubersDen ships an update every 2 days, and Cube Timer & Coach every 2 days. Most recently, CubersDen was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cube Timer & Coach on October 25, 2026.

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