XC Master vs Cubing Insight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XC Master
This app offers AI-powered analysis and training for speedcubing techniques like Cross, XCross, and lookahead. It provides detailed move explanations, 3D demonstrations, and personalized practice sessions based on your errors and weaknesses.
- AI solution analysis with move explanations
- 3D demonstrations of algorithms
- Automatic review of recent errors
- Lookahead prediction and data tracking
- Timed practice with cross-device sync
- Real WCA scrambles and F2L highlights
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XC Master · Pro 3x3 Cube AI Trainer Connect a smart cube and every turn is recorded, broken down, and analyzed. AI reads each of your solves, stage drills target your weak spots, algorithms get drilled case by case, and you can race cubers on other brands of smart cube in real time — on speed or on move count. Completely free · No ads · No push notifications — just focused practice. [Smart Practice] Works with Bluetooth smart cubes from all major brands. Automatic timing with a per-stage split of time and moves for Cross, F2L, OLL, and PLL, slice-move (M / E / S) recognition, and a rating for every solve. Give the cube a quick back-and-forth twist to start the next solve. No need to solve it first — XC Master works out the moves from wherever your cube is to the next scramble. [AI Solve Insight] A full AI analysis of your actual solve, stage by stage: it finds wasted moves, likely slips, and F2L pair choices, then coaches you with concrete things to practice. Tap "Try again" to load the same scramble right away. Practice becomes more than a number on the timer. [Live Battles Across Brands] Smart cubes from different brands compete in the same room, and your opponent's 3D cube turns live with every move they make. • Race by time or by moves: fastest hands win, or fewest moves win • Handicaps in seconds or moves: stronger players give a head start, so every match stays close • Free, Ao5, or Bo3 format, chosen when you create the room • Join by QR code or room code, and watch as a spectator when the room is full [Smart Stage Practice] Drill Cross, XC, F2L, and CF separately — each attempt ends as soon as that stage is done: • Cross can be measured against the best solution, within a tolerance you choose • XC only counts as a true XCross — solving the cross first and then the pair doesn't qualify • F2L scrambles start with the cross already solved, so you go straight to the pairs • Practice on any of the six colors, with move- or time-based goals you set [Algorithm Library & Practice] F2L, OLL, PLL, WV, ZBLS and ZBLL libraries with case diagrams and step-by-step 3D demos. Each case offers standard and community-shared solutions — set your go-to and it syncs to your account, or submit your own. Practice on your smart cube with instant feedback: Perfect, Not your alg, Wasted moves, or Likely slip, plus move count and TPS. In no-scramble mode, follow the virtual cube on screen; turn on Continuous to roll straight into the next case. [Favorites & Review] Organize favorites into your own folders, select several to start a Timed, Smart, or Lookahead review, and load any saved or past scramble into any practice mode. Smart Practice also gathers your recent slowest and least efficient solves for focused drilling, judging progress by why each one was picked. [Classic Practice] No smart cube needed: full solving on all six colors (fewest-move Cross, plus XC / XXC / 3XC / 4XC averaging 7 / 9 / 11 / 13 moves), each solution with AI analysis and a 3D demo; plus lookahead practice, real WCA competition scrambles, and step-based Cross training. Records and favorites sync across devices.
Cubing Insight
This app provides a fast, focused timer for speedcubing with features like WCA inspection, lap tracking, and live statistics. It also includes tools for progress tracking, session organization, and learning cube notation, with advanced trainers available via a one-time purchase.
- Hold-to-start timer with WCA inspection
- Lap Tracker for solve splits
- Live ao5 and ao12 statistics
- Personal-best tracking and progress trends
- Multiple puzzle support with scrambles
- Cube notation guide with 3D preview
- OLL, PLL, and COLL trainers (Pro)
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Cubing Insight is a fast, focused timer for speedcubing — built to feel instant and stay out of your way. TIME YOUR SOLVES • Hold-to-start timer with a crisp, full-screen display • WCA inspection mode with +2 and DNF handling • Space-bar start/stop with a connected keyboard • Lap Tracker to see your Cross / F2L / OLL / PLL splits KNOW YOUR PROGRESS • Live ao5 and ao12 right under the timer • A full statistics screen: best single, mean, standard deviation, DNF rate, time distribution, and a progress trend • Personal-best tracking and daily averages STAY ORGANIZED • Separate practice sessions so your averages reflect one sitting • Multiple puzzles: 3x3, 2x2, and Pyraminx, each with correct scrambles and a 2D scramble preview • A dedicated Scramble screen when you just want a scramble • A cube notation guide with a 3D cube that shows you each move • Export and import your times to move them between devices CUBING INSIGHT PRO (one‑time purchase) • OLL, PLL and COLL trainers — drill every last-layer case with recognition practice and per-case times • 2-Side PLL Recognition — identify a case from two sides, with per-case accuracy and speed tracking, timed tests and a colour-neutral option • Cross Trainer — see the shortest cross on every colour for a scramble, and step through it move by move on a 3D cube • Full algorithm lists for OLL, PLL and COLL, with your own algorithms saved • Unlimited practice sessions • Timer color themes No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XC Master at none against Cubing Insight's 1. XC Master also leads on device support (3 vs 1) 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. Cubing Insight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XC Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for XC Master against 5.0 for Cubing Insight. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | XC Master | Cubing Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xingxiaolv Technology | Austin Mitchell |
Customer experience
XC Master
Cubing Insight
In-app purchases
XC Master
No in-app purchases
Cubing Insight
- Cubing Insight Pro$3.99









