Cube Timer & Coach vs Cube Coach
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
Cube Coach
Learn to solve and master Rubik's Cubes with an interactive 3D coach. Scan your physical cube, connect smart cubes, and engage in competitive battles and community challenges. Track progress, earn rewards, and improve your speedcubing skills.
- 3D interactive cube coach
- Real cube scanning via camera
- Smart cube connectivity
- Algorithm trainer for 189 cases
- Live competitive battles (Arena)
- Cubing community and leaderboards
- Gamified learning with XP and streaks
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Stuck with a scrambled cube? Cube Coach is the cube solver app that doesn't just solve it — it teaches YOU to solve it. Scan your real cube with the camera, connect a smart cube, and a 3D coach walks you through every turn until the puzzle is solved. From your first 3x3 solve to sub-20 speedcubing, Cube Coach turns cube training into a game: earn XP, keep your daily streak, battle cubers live in the Arena, share your solves with the cubing community and climb the global leaderboards. A COACH, NOT JUST A CUBE SOLVER • Point the camera at your scrambled cube — the scanner reads all six faces • The interactive 3D cube shows the exact next moves, turn by turn • Beginner layer-by-layer method or full CFOP for speedcubing • Beginner video lessons plus every CFOP stage explained: cross, F2L, OLL, PLL • Grade Me: solve a scramble and get a stage-by-stage review of your moves MASTER 189 SPEEDCUBING ALGORITHMS • Trainer for all 41 F2L, 57 OLL and 21 PLL cases, plus 70 ZBLL cases • Inspect every case in 3D, practice it on the cube, or play name-that-case quiz • Smart practice repeats the algorithms you miss or solve slowly • Cross color lookahead quiz to plan better crosses SMART CUBE SUPPORT • Connect Bluetooth smart cubes: GAN, MoYu, QiYi and GoCube • Live 3D mirror of your cube, gyro orientation on supported models • Auto-timed solves, scramble follow and CFOP split times ARENA: LIVE CUBE BATTLES • Race real players head-to-head on the same scramble • Ranked matches with tiers up to Grandmaster and seasonal rewards • Challenge friends, practice against AI bots, or spectate live matches • Join tournaments and earn your place in the Hall of Fame CUBING COMMUNITY • Share your solves, PBs and replays on the social feed • Follow cubers, like, comment and @mention friends • "Beat my time" challenges on any scramble • Public cuber profiles with your stats and solves • Find WCA competitions near you SMART CUBE GAMES • Cube Rush, F2L Rush, Full F2L Rush, OLL/PLL Rush, Blind Sprint and Battle with Coach • Every game has its own global leaderboard CUBE TIMER WITH DAILY STREAKS • WCA-style scrambles, inspection, +2 and DNF penalties • Personal best, ao5, ao12, ao100 and solve analytics • One shared daily scramble for everyone — solve it daily to keep your streak • Record my solve: a clean stage for filming your solves CAMERA CUBE SCANNER • Scan your real cube in seconds — colors detected in any lighting • Automatic check that the position is valid and solvable • Tap any sticker to correct it, or enter colors manually SCRAMBLE ANALYZER • Compare the computer's shortest solution with a human CFOP walkthrough • Great for finding better crosses and smarter F2L pairs 2x2 AND 4x4 TOOLS • Solver, scanner, analyzer and trainer for 2x2 (CLL) and 4x4 (last two edges) XP, RANKS & LEADERBOARDS • Every solve, drill, game and battle earns XP • Rank up from White Cross Rookie to Speedcubing Legend • Race cubers worldwide on the global leaderboard • No sign-up needed — sign in with Google or Apple to sync across devices WHO IS CUBE COACH FOR? • Beginners who want to finally solve the magic cube, step by step • Returning cubers who want to relearn a method fast • Speedcubers drilling F2L, OLL, PLL and ZBLL to cut seconds • Smart cube owners looking for games and live battles • Anyone who loves brain training, puzzle games and logic challenges Cube Coach is free to play. An optional Pro subscription removes ads and unlocks the 2x2 and 4x4 tools. Works with any standard 3x3 speed cube. Rubik's Cube® is a registered trademark of Spin Master Toys UK Ltd. Cube Coach is an independent training app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Spin Master. Terms of Use (EULA): https://cubecoach.app/eula Privacy Policy: https://cubecoach.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://cubecoach.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cube Timer & Coach at 4.7 against Cube Coach's 3.0. Cube Timer & Coach also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (34 vs 2). Cube Coach's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Cube Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cube Timer & Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Timer & Coach has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Cube Timer & Coach ships an update every 2 days, Cube Coach weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Cube Timer & Coach | Cube Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | 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 | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DPTECH LLC | Kenneth Billones |
Customer experience
Cube Timer & Coach
Cube Coach
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
Cube Coach
- Cube Coach Pro$2.991 Month
- Cube Coach Pro$29.991 Year








