Cube Timer & Coach vs QubeDB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube Timer & Coach
This app offers AI-powered coaching for speedcubing, providing detailed feedback on solves, algorithm practice, and timing for various WCA events. It helps users track progress, learn new algorithms, and follow personalized training plans to improve their cubing skills.
- AI-powered solve analysis
- WCA event timing
- Algorithm learning drills
- Personalized training plans
- Progress tracking and analysis
- Daily challenges and competitions
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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 time every WCA event with a timer built for speedcubers. Cubey, your cubing coach, is with you at every step. AI COACHING FOR EVERY SOLVE • Record a 3×3 solve with your camera or import a video, and get phase-by-phase feedback for Cross, F2L, OLL and PLL. • Spot pauses, rotations, missed pairs and the habits that cost you time, with a clear grade for every solve. • See how long each F2L pair takes and where your lookahead breaks down. • Ask Cubey for advice based on your recent solves, your average and your goals. • Share your analysis and your best times with friends. A TIMER BUILT FOR SPEEDCUBERS • Time every WCA event: 2×2 to 7×7, One-Handed, 3BLD, 4BLD, 5BLD, Multi-Blind, FMC, Clock, Megaminx, Pyraminx, Skewb and Square-1. • Official WCA inspection with 8 and 12 second calls, automatic +2 and DNF, and times that round exactly like the WCA. • Random-state scrambles for 3×3, 2×2 and One-Handed. • Set your hold time for a stackmat feel, with haptics when the timer is ready. • Track Mo3, Ao5, Ao12, Ao50, Ao100, your best average and your personal bests. • Change a penalty or add a comment after a solve is saved. • Keep separate sessions that sync across your devices. • Explore your progress with a zoomable trend graph and a histogram of your times. • Export your solves, or bring your history over from csTimer and Twisty Timer. • Connect a GAN Halo Smart Timer, GAN Smart Timer or QiYi Smart Timer over Bluetooth. LEARN ALGORITHMS THAT STICK • Master OLL, PLL, COLL, ZBLL and F2L algorithms with spaced-repetition practice. • Drill recognition and execution with a full-screen practice timer: hold anywhere to start, tap anywhere to stop, with an optional 3-2-1 countdown. • Grade each case and CuberPal schedules the ones you need to see again. • Browse full algorithm catalogs with clear diagrams and finger-friendly notation. LESSONS FOR EVERY PUZZLE • Learn to solve the 3×3 from scratch with step-by-step guided lessons. • Go further with courses for Pyraminx, Skewb, Square-1 and Megaminx. • Scan any scrambled 3×3 with your camera and follow a step-by-step solution. A PLAN BUILT AROUND YOU • Tell CuberPal your current average and your goal, and follow a personalized training plan. • Use Focus Sprints to practice one cue across a short set of solves. • See your path to your next personal best and a forecast of where your average is heading. • Get a weekly recap of your solves, your progress and what to work on next. COMPETE AND STAY MOTIVATED • Take on the Daily Cube Challenge and compare your time on the global leaderboard. • Join the Arena for weekly competitions against cubers at your level. • Build streaks, earn awards and set goals that keep you practicing. • Prepare for your next WCA competition and turn on practice reminders. BUILT FOR EVERY LEVEL • New to cubing? Follow a clear path from your first solve to a full CFOP solve. • Stuck at the same average? Find the pauses and slow F2L pairs that hold you back. • Chasing sub-10? Sharpen last-layer recognition, learn full ZBLL sets and build consistency for competition. SMART CUBES Connect a GoCube or GAN 356 i to track your turns live while you solve. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD CuberPal runs full screen on iPad, and your account, solves and sessions follow you across devices. Whether you are learning your first solution or chasing your next sub-10 average, CuberPal gives you one focused place to solve, train and get faster. Terms: https://cuberpal.com/terms Privacy: https://cuberpal.com/privacy
QubeDB
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Ready to drop your solve times and master the 3x3 Cube? QubeDB is the all-in-one speedcubing toolkit designed to take you from your very first solve to achieving your personal best and mastering advanced techniques. Stop searching the web for scattered algorithm sheets and confusing guides. QubeDB brings the ultimate, streamlined training experience right to your pocket. - Core Features Designed to Make You Faster - Comprehensive Tutorials: Our step-by-step guides walk you through everything from basic cube notation and the beginner method to advanced CFOP techniques. - Pro-Level Trainers: Don't just solve—train with purpose! Use our trainers to drill specific cases for the Cross, F2L, OLL, and PLL. Isolate your weak spots, build unstoppable muscle memory, and eliminate pauses. - Ultimate Algorithm Database: Access a massive, highly organized library of algorithms. Whether you are starting with beginner-friendly 2-Look OLL/PLL or mastering the complete CFOP method, find algorithms that match your personal turning style. - AI-Powered Cube Scanner: Skip the tedious manual entry. Use our intelligent camera scanner to instantly capture your cube’s exact state so you can analyze solutions. It’s fast, accurate, and processes 100% locally on your device for total privacy. - Bonus Tools You'll Love Interactive 3D Visualization: Watch every single algorithm performed on a 3D model. Rotate the cube, play, and pause to understand exactly how the pieces move. Speed Cube Timer: Track your daily sessions, analyze your statistics, and watch your progression over time directly in the app. - Built for Cubers QubeDB features a clean, distraction-free interface so you can focus purely on improving. We respect your data: all camera processing happens on your device and is never stored or transmitted. Download QubeDB today, start training smarter, and shatter your personal best! ______________________ By downloading QubeDB, you agree to our Terms of Use (EULA) and Privacy Policy : https://qube-db.com/legal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QubeDB at none against Cube Timer & Coach's shown. QubeDB also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Cube Timer & Coach's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Cube Timer & Coach sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and QubeDB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cube Timer & Coach ships an update every 2 days, QubeDB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube Timer & Coach | QubeDB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DPTECH LLC | Cruleon Apps |
In-app purchases
Cube Timer & Coach
- 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
- CuberPal Premium Livstid$49.99
QubeDB
- Qube DB Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- QubeDB Pro - Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year








