Comparison

Cube Master Studio vs Cubing

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

Head to head
About

Cube Master Studio

Features
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Cube Master is a precision-focused 3x3 Rubik's Cube simulator and training timer for serious cubers. Built on SceneKit, it renders a physically responsive 3D cube and records every solve with centisecond accuracy - the data cubers actually care about. TRAINING CORE - Centisecond timer (mm:ss.cc) - Automatic move counter for each solve - Automatic solve detection at all 54 sticker positions - Persistent session history - Best time, average time, total solve count - One-tap scramble, one-tap reset CUBE ENGINE - Real-time 3D rendering powered by SceneKit - Gesture model calibrated for accurate face selection - Two-finger orbit and pinch zoom - Deterministic rotation animation at 60 FPS DATA AND PRIVACY - All records stored locally via UserDefaults - No network calls, no SDK telemetry - No account, no sign-in, no advertising - Export and review your full solve log on device LOCALIZATION AND A11Y - English and Simplified Chinese - Light and dark mode - Optional haptic feedback and sound Whether you are drilling OLL and PLL, benchmarking a new method, or simply keeping your hands busy between meetings, Cube Master gives you professional tools without the distraction of an online platform. Install once, solve anywhere.

About

Cubing

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Got a cube but no idea where to start? Cubing is a 3D cube app that teaches you the 3×3 cube from scratch. No memorizing up front. You start with what pieces and layers are and how to turn the cube, one step at a time. ■ 8 chapters to your first solve Pieces and layers → controls → white cross → first layer → middle layer → last layer. Try every step on a real 3D cube, and get a hint whenever you're stuck. It doesn't just tell you what to do — it shows you why it works. ■ Master 119 algorithms F2L 41 · OLL 57 · PLL 21. Each case goes through three stages: learn → practice → time. The app spots your weakest group and suggests what to practice today. ■ Timer and rankings Single, Ao5, Ao12, Ao50 and Ao100. The timer starts automatically on your first turn. In the Daily Contest, everyone gets the same scramble — see how you stack up against cubers around the world. ■ Build your cube collection Wood, carbon, crystal, golden, frost… Collect and upgrade 27 different cubes. They don't just look different — turn speed and corner-cutting feel vary slightly. We kept the performance gap as small as possible, because skill should decide the result. ■ Made for you if · You bought a cube but still can't solve it, even with videos · You can solve it but can't get under 3 minutes · You want to start F2L but 41 cases feel overwhelming · You like a quick daily timing session — About purchases — Cube boxes (gacha) can be opened without paid currency. Use items earned from daily missions and rewarded ads, and a Legend cube is guaranteed within 100 opens (pity). Drop rates for every rarity are always available in the app. Purchases by minors can be managed with your store's Family Sharing, Ask to Buy and purchase restriction features.

Screenshots

Cube Master Studio4 screens
Cubing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Master Studio at none against Cubing's 5. Cube Master Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Cube Master Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Cube Master Studio versus Cubing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube Master StudioCubing
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer应龙 张Jinhwa Jung

In-app purchases

None

Cube Master Studio

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Cubing

One-time5
  • 120 Crystals (Starter Pack)$0.99
  • 600 Crystals (Small Pack)$4.99
  • 1,300 Crystals (Medium Pack)$9.99
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  • 2,800 Crystals (Large Pack)$19.99
  • 7,500 Crystals (Pity Pack)$49.99

Questions

Is Cube Master Studio free?
Cube Master Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cubing free?
Cubing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cube Master Studio or Cubing have ads?
Cubing shows ads; Cube Master Studio does not.

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