Comparison

Vertex vs Azul Score Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Vertex

This app is a modern timer designed to enhance speedcubing skills. It offers various training modes, algorithm practice, and competition simulations. Track progress and improve solve times on multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Algorithm training sets (F2L, OLL, PLL, COLL, ZBLL)
  • Last-layer recognition trainer with spaced repetition
  • Flash cards for algorithm recall
  • Cross and xcross solution trainer
  • Competition simulation with inspection mode
  • Bluetooth support for smart cubes
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, macOS)
Features
Read full description

A modern cube timer that helps you train all aspects of your solves. Don't just track your times, train your mind to solve even faster. "Vertex: Cube Trainer" makes it easy to train on-the-go, with or without your cube. Take your cubing to the next level. Universal purchase means buy once and use across iPhone, iPad, and MacOS. Includes: F2L, OLL, PLL, COLL, ZBLL aglorithm sets. Last-layer recognition trainer with spaced repetition system and quiz functionality. Flash cards to train algorithm recall. Cross and xcross solutions within your selected number of moves with hints for pair and first-move. Simulate competition with inspection mode that announces at 12 and 8 seconds. Bluetooth Support: Supports Particula GoCube Edge bluetooth cubes. Keeps track of all OLL/ZBLL/PLL cases with recognition and execution time, so you can track which need most improvement. Shows you F2L stats including pause time per F2L pair. Automatically starts and stops the timer, and validates your scrambles. Works for iPhone, iPad, and macOS so that you can train on your preferred device. CloudKit integration stores your session across all of your synced devices.

About

Azul Score Tracker

This application helps players track scores during games of Azul. It provides a digital way to manage points, making gameplay smoother. Designed for fans of the popular board game.

Highlights
  • Score tracking for Azul
  • Digital point management
  • Assists during gameplay
  • Board game companion
Features
Read full description

This is the Azul board game score assistant for tracking scoring while you play the game.

Screenshots

Vertex4 screens
Azul Score Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Azul Score Tracker at Free against Vertex's $0.99. Azul Score Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Vertex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume 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

Azul Score Tracker is free to download; Vertex costs $0.99 up front. Azul Score Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vertex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Azul Score Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertex ships an update every 5 weeks, Azul Score Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Vertex versus Azul Score Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertexAzul Score Tracker
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB34 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMichael Ryan KokosenskiDaniele Folatelli

Customer experience

Vertex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Azul Score Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vertex

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Azul Score Tracker

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Vertex free?
Vertex costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Azul Score Tracker free?
Azul Score Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vertex or Azul Score Tracker?
Azul Score Tracker is rated higher. Vertex averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Azul Score Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Vertex or Azul Score Tracker have ads?
Azul Score Tracker shows ads; Vertex does not.
Which is updated more often, Vertex or Azul Score Tracker?
Vertex ships an update every 5 weeks, and Azul Score Tracker weekly. Most recently, Vertex was updated on November 9, 2026 and Azul Score Tracker on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons