# Vertex vs Cubing Insight

The clearest difference is price: Cubing Insight at Free against Vertex's $2.99. Cubing Insight also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Vertex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Cubing Insight is free to download; Vertex costs $2.99 up front. Cubing Insight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vertex asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Vertex | Cubing Insight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertex-cube-trainer/id6754180019/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubing-insight-cube-timer/id6801270267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 110 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Ryan Kokosenski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846932541) | [Austin Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801270269) |

## What reviewers say

### Vertex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertex-cube-trainer/id6754180019)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cubing Insight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubing-insight-cube-timer/id6801270267)

This app provides a fast, focused timer for speedcubing with features like WCA inspection, lap tracking, and live statistics. It also includes tools for progress tracking, session organization, and learning cube notation, with advanced trainers available via a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Hold-to-start timer with WCA inspection, Lap Tracker for solve splits, Live ao5 and ao12 statistics, Personal-best tracking and progress trends, Multiple puzzle support with scrambles, Cube notation guide with 3D preview, OLL, PLL, and COLL trainers (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cubing Insight Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vertex free?

Vertex costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cubing Insight free?

Cubing Insight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vertex or Cubing Insight?

Cubing Insight is rated higher. Vertex averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cubing Insight averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Vertex or Cubing Insight have ads?

Neither Vertex nor Cubing Insight shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*