Comparison

RubikTime vs acubemy

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

Head to head
About

RubikTime

Features
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The ultimate timing companion for speedcubers! Whether you're a beginner learning your first algorithms or a WCA competitor chasing sub-10 solves, Cube Timer delivers precision timing and comprehensive statistics. SUPPORTED PUZZLES: - 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 Cubes - Pyraminx - Megaminx KEY FEATURES: - One-tap precision timer - Individual solve history per puzzle type - Personal record (PB) tracking - Average solve time calculation - Best time comparison across puzzles STATISTICS: - Recent solves overview - Average time tracking - Personal best records - Progress comparison BEGINNER FRIENDLY: Easy-to-use interface designed for cubers starting their speedcubing journey. ADVANCED CUBERS: Detailed analytics to fine-tune your solving technique and break records. Download now and start your speedcubing journey!

About

acubemy

This app connects to your Bluetooth smart cube to analyze every solve, providing detailed breakdowns of your performance. It offers WCA-compliant scrambles, stats tracking, algorithm training, and competitive modes like PvP and tournaments.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth smart cube connectivity
  • Full solve reconstruction and analysis
  • WCA-compliant scrambles with countdown
  • Detailed stats and insights
  • Algorithm trainer with spaced repetition
  • Real-time PvP races
  • Online tournaments with prizes
Features
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Set your target time. acubemy tells you exactly what's holding you back. Connect your Bluetooth smart cube and get a full solve reconstruction after every attempt, based on 25M+ analyzed solves. acubemy breaks down every step with split times and separates recognition from execution so you know precisely where your seconds are going. Free to use. No ads. ------------ CONNECT YOUR CUBE Works with all Bluetooth smart cubes including GAN, MoYu, QiYi, GoCube and Giiker. Just connect and start solving. CUBE TIMER WCA-compliant random-state scrambles with inspection countdown. Every solve is saved with full move data for replay and analysis. STATS & INSIGHTS Track averages, personal bests, TPS and move counts over time. See which steps and algorithm cases cost you the most time and target them directly. ALGORITHM TRAINER Spaced repetition schedules reviews when you need them. Covers CFOP, Roux and ZZ. Jump from any case straight into targeted practice. PVP Race head-to-head against other cubers on the same scramble in real-time. TOURNAMENTS Biweekly online tournaments with multiple elimination rounds, global rankings and prizes. DAILY SCRAMBLE One scramble per day, shared globally. See where you rank on the leaderboard. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RubikTime3 screens
acubemy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RubikTime at none against acubemy's 4. acubemy's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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. acubemy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RubikTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RubikTime ships an update every 3 months, acubemy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RubikTime versus acubemy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubikTimeacubemy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDawid WrzesinskiTan Grumser

In-app purchases

None

RubikTime

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

acubemy

Subscriptions4
  • Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Supporter (Monthly)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Supporter (Yearly)7 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is RubikTime free?
RubikTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is acubemy free?
acubemy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RubikTime or acubemy have ads?
Neither RubikTime nor acubemy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RubikTime or acubemy?
RubikTime ships an update every 3 months, and acubemy every 10 days. Most recently, RubikTime was updated on September 13, 2026 and acubemy on September 18, 2026.

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