Comparison

CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide vs xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube

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

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About

CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide

Features
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Solve, practice, and master the Rubik's Cube with CubeMaster 3D - your complete 3D-guided companion for beginners, casual cubers, and aspiring speedcubers. Start with interactive lessons that walk you through every stage of the beginner method using a fully interactive 3D cube. Each move animates in real time so you can see exactly what's happening - and follow along on your own physical cube. WHAT'S INSIDE 10 STEP-BY-STEP LESSONS Animated 3D cube for every step. Sub-steps break down each stage with diagrams, tips, and common mistakes. End-of-lesson quizzes reinforce what you learn. INTERACTIVE 3D CUBE Rotate, zoom, and replay any move with smooth animation. Adjustable speed. ENTER YOUR CUBE Input your real scrambled cube face by face, or tap Random for a guaranteed-solvable demo scramble. AUTO SOLVER Step through the solution at your own pace, or hit Play to watch the cube unscramble itself in 3D. 30+ ALGORITHM LIBRARY Beginner triggers, CFOP, OLL, PLL - searchable, categorized, and demonstrated on the 3D cube. Save favorites for quick access. PROFESSIONAL TIMER Tap-to-arm timer with scramble generator, Ao5 and Ao12 averages, solve history, and progress charts. 7 QUIZ CATEGORIES Notation, Algorithm Names, Concepts, Cube Pieces, Sequence Match, Mistakes, and Next Step. Earn XP, build streaks, and unlock badges. DAILY CHALLENGES Fresh challenge every day. Build a streak that motivates daily practice. XP, LEVELS AND 29 ACHIEVEMENTS Climb from Cube Cadet to Cube Master. Track Learning, Solving, Practice, Quiz, Streak, and Mastery achievements with live progress rings. PROGRESS DASHBOARD Lessons completed, best solve time, daily streak, quiz accuracy, and a solve-time trend chart. Watch yourself improve. PREMIUM - UNLOCK ALL FEATURES (one-time purchase, no subscription) - Remove all ads - Unlimited 3D solver access - Full auto solver - Full algorithm library - Advanced timer stats and unlimited solve history - All practice modes - Daily challenge archive - Custom cube themes - All future premium updates OFFLINE FIRST Lessons, algorithms, timer, practice, and progress all work without an internet connection. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE Whether you're a first-time cuber or training for sub-30 solves, CubeMaster 3D adapts to your pace. A clean dark interface, gentle haptics, and bold typography make learning genuinely fun. Download CubeMaster 3D today and your cube is about to make a lot more sense.

About

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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CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide4 screens
xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube at none against CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide's shown. xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide versus xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeMaster 3D Solver Guidexcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChatStick Company LimitedValentin Wojtasinski

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$2.99
4 purchases

xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube

Subscriptions4
  • 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

Questions

Is CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide free?
CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube free?
xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide or xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube have ads?
CubeMaster 3D Solver Guide shows ads; xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube does not.

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