Cube Gym vs xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube Gym
This app helps Rubik's cube enthusiasts train smarter and improve their solve times. It offers a precision timer, algorithm training with visual aids, and progress tracking for various methods. Designed for focus, it works across Apple devices and keeps your data private.
- Precision timer with scramble generation
- Algorithm training with visual 3D cube
- Support for CFOP and Roux methods
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Distraction-free interface
- Offline data storage
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Train smarter, solve faster. CubeGym is your personal Rubik's cube training companion. PRECISION TIMER • Stackmat-style hold-to-start timing • Automatic scramble generation • +2 and DNF penalty tracking • Inspection time support ALGORITHM TRAINING • Two practice modes: ID recognition and execution drills • Visual 3D cube showing how algorithms work • Cycle arrows reveal piece movement patterns • Track your accuracy as you learn LEARN YOUR METHOD • CFOP: OLL and PLL cases (Beginner and full) • Roux: Full CMLL set with 30+ cases • Fun patterns: Checkerboard, Superflip, and more TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Mark algorithms as Learning or Learned to build a focused curriculum • Quick-access in-progress training from the home screen • Name and resume solve sessions across training days • Session history for solves, ID drills, and case practice • Best single, Ao5, Ao12, Ao100 statistics • Personal record notifications DESIGNED FOR FOCUS • Clean, distraction-free interface • Works great on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • All data stays on your device—no account required Whether you're learning your first algorithms or grinding for sub-20, CubeGym helps you put in the work.
xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube
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xcross.gg is a cube timer and speedcubing trainer for every level, from your first Rubik's Cube solve to sub-10 practice on a smart cube. Cube timer A complete speedcubing timer with random-state scrambles for every WCA event: 2x2 to 7x7, one-handed, Megaminx, Pyraminx, Skewb, Square-1 and Clock. Inspection, AO5, AO12 and longer averages, one session per event, and stats that show your PB trend, consistency and sub-X progress. Coming from csTimer? Import your history in a few taps. Smart cube and smart timer Connect a GAN, MoYu or QiYi smart cube over Bluetooth, or a GAN Smart Timer. With a smart cube, the cube timer splits each solve into cross, F2L pairs, OLL and PLL, with recognition and execution times, TPS and a full move-by-move replay. Find your weak spots Your step times are compared with millions of solves from cubers of every level, so you see where you lose time against cubers at your speed. Each solve also gets chess-style annotations that point out the good finds and the costly mistakes. Trainers Algorithm trainers for OLL, 2-look OLL, PLL, ZBLL, ZBLS, F2L pairs, CLL, EG1 and EG2. PLL recognition, OLL, PLL, EO and CP prediction, F2L to OLL and OLL to PLL transitions, PLL time attack, an inspection trainer, and cross, xcross and xxcross trainers. Algorithms A large algorithm database for every puzzle and level, with 3D previews, alternative algs and printable PDF sheets. Play with friends Create a room, share the invite code and race your friends live on the same scrambles, in a 1v1 duel or with a whole group, scored on single solves or on an AO5. Their smart cube and time move in real time on your screen. Take on the daily AO5 challenge, earn XP and badges, and climb the trainer leaderboards. Reconstructions Replay thousands of reconstructions from top speedcubers move by move, or write and share your own in the reconstruction editor. Practice tools A metronome, a pomodoro timer, PB targets and a TPS calculator, right next to the timer. xcross.gg is available in English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese and Chinese. Some features need a Pro subscription. New features ship often, and your feedback goes straight to the developer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Gym at none against xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube's 4. xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cube Gym asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cube Gym against 5.0 for xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Cube Gym ships an update weekly, xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube Gym | xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Spadafora | Valentin Wojtasinski |
Customer experience
Cube Gym
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In-app purchases
Cube Gym
No in-app purchases
xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube
- Abonnement pro mensuel14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Supporter$14.991 Month
- Pro plan (yearly)$49.991 Year
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- Supporter yearly$149.991 Year
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