Cube 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
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Cube-Vision is a speedcubing timer that records and reconstructs your solves using a vision algorithm, providing stats and splits while you practice with your main. Cube-Vision is completely free. No sign in, no ads, and all videos stay on your device unless you choose to share them. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Follow the scramble given and start inspection. Tap and hold the screen to start the timer, or simply place your hands face down as if starting a competition timer. Cube-Vision watches your hands starts the timer when you take your hands off the table. 2. Solve the cube! The front facing camera records your solve. 3. Review: Once the moves have been extracted from the video Cube-Vision compiles a solve breakdown with per stage move counts and TPS. ALGORITHM TRAINER 1. Select and algorithm set and press start training. 2. You will be shown a case on the screen. Solve that case on your own cube. Each of your moves will be played onto the displayed cube until it is solved. 3. View your stats. Compare your most recent performance to your average performance for that case with recognition time, execution time, and TPS. 4. Repeat: Perform a U2 flick to move on to the next case and you'll be able to quickly practice all of your algorithms.
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 at none against xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube's 4. xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cube ships an update every 4 days, xcross.gg Timer Rubik & Cube every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube | 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 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Damian Piech | Valentin Wojtasinski |
In-app purchases
Cube
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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