Comparison

SpeedCube Timer vs Cubing Chain

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

Head to head
About

SpeedCube Timer

This app offers a WCA-style timer, algorithm trainer, and cube solver for various Rubik's Cube sizes. It supports smart cube connectivity for automatic timing and detailed solve analysis. Learn new methods with step-by-step lessons and practice with an algorithm trainer.

Highlights
  • WCA-style timer with inspection
  • Scrambles for 2x2 to 7x7 and other events
  • Algorithm trainer with diagrams and animations
  • Smart cube connectivity for automatic timing
  • Step-by-step lessons for learning methods
  • Cube solver for any 3x3 state
  • Solve analysis with phase breakdown and replay
Features
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The cube timer for any cube: 2x2 to 7x7 and every WCA event. Free to start. SpeedCube Timer is a WCA-style timer, an algorithm trainer and a cube solver in one app, made by a cuber for iPhone and iPad. It works with the cube you already have. Got a Bluetooth smart cube? Connect it and the timer starts and stops on its own. On iPad and iPhone Duo, the list and the detail sit side by side. A REAL COMPETITION TIMER • WCA inspection (15 s, with automatic +2 and DNF) or your own inspection time, one-handed or two-handed start, millisecond precision. • Scrambles for every WCA event: 2x2 to 7x7, Pyraminx, Megaminx, Skewb, Square-1 and Clock. 3x3 scrambles are random-state, like the WCA's. • Best, mean, Ao5, Ao12, Ao50 and Ao100, with personal best alerts. • Sessions, daily streaks with an optional reminder, and charts of your progress. • Switching apps? Import your times from csTimer in seconds. LEARN AND TRAIN • Step-by-step lessons: notation, beginner method, 2-look OLL and PLL. • All 41 F2L, 57 OLL and 21 PLL cases with diagrams, 3D animations and your progress. • Algorithm trainer: drill cases on any cube with the on-screen timer, or with your smart cube. • Cube solver: paint any 3x3 state, type a scramble or read it from your smart cube, and get the solution. On iPad it uses the whole screen. GOT A SMART CUBE? EVEN BETTER • Connect your Bluetooth smart cube and follow the scramble move by move on a 3D cube. • The timer starts on your first turn and stops when the cube is solved. No tapping. • See every phase of your solve: Cross, F2L, OLL and PLL (or Roux), with moves, TPS, recognition and execution time. • Watch a 3D replay of your solve, phase by phase, and share it as a vertical video for free. • Gyroscope support on cubes that have it, so the 3D cube follows your hands. COMPATIBLE SMART CUBES • GAN (GAN12 ui Maglev, GAN14 ui FreePlay, GAN iCarry and other current models) • QiYi (QY-QYSC, XMD Tornado AI) • MoYu32 / WeiLong AI • Giiker and Mi Smart Magic Cube • GoCube and Rubik's Connected • Beta: older GAN generations (GAN 356 i, GAN356 i Carry 2 and similar), the GAN 251 UI 2x2 and the GAN Smart Timer / Halo SPEEDCUBE PRO Free gives you the timer, every event, sessions, streaks, core statistics, up to 5 cubes, smart cube connection with the breakdown and replay of your latest smart solve, the beginner lessons and the solver's solution. Create a free account with Apple or Google to sync your cubes and times across all your devices, including Android. Pro adds: • Unlimited cubes • Full history charts and advanced statistics (custom averages, sub-X, distribution, session comparison) and CSV export • CFOP and Roux history for every smart solve and 3D replay of any solve • Full F2L, OLL, PLL, CMLL and AF2L sets, spaced-repetition trainer and the step-by-step 3D solver guide • 3D scramble visualizer for every puzzle, step-by-step scramble assistant and sharing without watermark Choose Pro Annual (with a 1-week free trial), Pro Monthly or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and may vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase (or when the free trial ends). Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://speedcubetimer.net/privacy_policy_iOS.html GAN, QiYi, MoYu, WeiLong, XMD, Giiker, Mi, GoCube and Rubik's are trademarks of their respective owners. SpeedCube Timer is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

About

Cubing Chain

Features
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Cubing Chain is the ultimate platform for Rubik's Cube enthusiasts! Whether you are a beginner learning your first formulas or a pro aiming for sub-20, we have everything you need. 【Key Features】 Pro Timer: Supports all WCA events with official scrambles. Track your progress with detailed statistics. Ranked Battles: Challenge cubers globally in real-time or create custom rooms for friends. Cubing Feed: Your dedicated social wall. Share your solves, photos, and connect with the global community. Algorithm Academy: Easily record and master new formulas with our step-by-step guidance system. Safe and easy access with Google or Apple Sign-in. Spin your way to the top of the leaderboard today!

Screenshots

SpeedCube Timer4 screens
Cubing Chain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cubing Chain at none against SpeedCube Timer's 3. Cubing Chain also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpeedCube Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cubing Chain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeedCube Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Cubing Chain every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SpeedCube Timer versus Cubing Chain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedCube TimerCubing Chain
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPelayo Rodriguez RibeiroChih Chuan Yang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SpeedCube Timer

Subscriptions2
  • SpeedCube Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SpeedCube Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version$29.99
None

Cubing Chain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpeedCube Timer free?
SpeedCube Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubing Chain free?
Cubing Chain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpeedCube Timer or Cubing Chain have ads?
Neither SpeedCube Timer nor Cubing Chain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeedCube Timer or Cubing Chain?
SpeedCube Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cubing Chain every 9 days. Most recently, SpeedCube Timer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cubing Chain on October 15, 2026.

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