Comparison

Cubing Timer & Coach vs Cube Guide

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

Head to head
About

Cubing 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
Features
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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

About

Cube Guide

Features
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Your all-in-one app for learning to solve Rubik’s Cube puzzles. From beginner-friendly 3×3 guides to advanced speedcubing algorithms, this app helps you learn, practice, and improve. Explore popular solving methods like CFOP and Roux, study cases such as OLL, PLL, and ZBLL, and find methods for multiple cube types including 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, Pyraminx, and more. Use the notation guide to understand cube moves, save your favorite algorithms for quick review, and track which cases you have already learned. Inside the app: Step-by-step beginner 3×3 guides Extensive algorithm library CFOP, Roux, and other solving methods OLL, PLL, ZBLL, and more advanced cases Notation reference page Progress tracking Favorites 11 supported languages Completely redesigned interface Whether you are just starting or already speedcubing, the app gives you a fast and convenient way to learn cube algorithms and improve your solving.

Screenshots

Cubing Timer & Coach4 screens
Cube Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Guide at none against Cubing Timer & Coach's 5. Cube Guide also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Cubing Timer & Coach sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Cube Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cubing Timer & Coach versus Cube Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubing Timer & CoachCube Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB36 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDPTECH LLCPavel Pakhmutov

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cubing Timer & Coach

Subscriptions4
  • CuberPal Premium$4.997 Days
  • CuberPal Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • CuberPal Premium Annual Offer$19.991 Year
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  • CuberPal Premium Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • CuberPal Premium Livstid$49.99
None

Cube Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubing Timer & Coach free?
Cubing Timer & Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Guide free?
Cube Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cubing Timer & Coach or Cube Guide have ads?
Both Cubing Timer & Coach and Cube Guide show ads.

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