Cube Brain Trainer 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 Brain Trainer
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Think faster, not just turn faster. Cube Brain Trainer teaches you to solve the cube step by step — and trains the part of solving that happens in your head: recognizing cases, recalling algorithms, and deciding your next move. Your first goal: break the one-minute barrier. A guided path from zero to full CFOP - Start with the cross and first layer — no experience needed - Learn F2L, then OLL and PLL, one bite-sized case at a time - Choose your route: beginner-friendly 2-look, or the full 1-look sets - Full OLL (57) and PLL (21) case libraries, verified move by move Learn by doing, on a 3D cube - Every case comes with a memorable, verified solution - Watch the demo from any angle, pause it, turn the cube yourself - Recognition cues tell you what to look for — shape and position Practice and see yourself improve - Time attack mode with phase-by-phase stats (cross, F2L, OLL, PLL) - Spot which step slows you down, then jump straight to the lesson for it - Replay any solving move by move, and re-solve a single phase to drill it - Cases fade as your memory does — review them right before you forget - Streaks and progress tracking keep you coming back Honest about what it trains Your times in this app measure how fast you think — recognition and recall — not finger speed. That's the point: build the mental side here, then make your real cube faster with hands-on practice. Questions or feedback: lastchoice86@naver.com Rubik's Cube® is a trademark of its respective owner. This app is an independent training tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the trademark holder.
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 Brain Trainer at none against xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube's 4. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cube Brain Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cube Brain Trainer | xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jongtaek Choi | Valentin Wojtasinski |
In-app purchases
Cube Brain Trainer
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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