# Magic Cube Timer vs Byte Cube

The clearest difference is rating: Byte Cube at 4.7 against Magic Cube Timer's 4.2. Byte Cube also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 31 months). Magic Cube Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Byte Cube sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Magic Cube Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Byte Cube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Magic Cube Timer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Byte Cube's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Magic Cube Timer ships an update every 31 months, Byte Cube weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cube Timer | Byte Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-timer/id896721964/reviews) | **[4.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byte-cube-magic-cube/id1501491064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emrah Kavak](https://appshunter.io/developer/551857478) | [巍 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136527068) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Cube Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-timer/id896721964)

This app is a fast and elegant timer designed for speedcubers to track their progress. It logs solves, provides statistics like averages and best times, and allows for customization of inspection time and themes.

**Highlights:** Log and track cube solves, View solve history with scrambles, Detailed solve statistics (averages, best/worst times), Customizable inspection time, Multiple themes for design customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Byte Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byte-cube-magic-cube/id1501491064)

Track your cube-solving times, analyze your progress with detailed statistics, and learn new algorithms. This app offers realistic 3D graphics and customization options to enhance your puzzle-solving experience.

**Highlights:** Cube timer with best time, Ao 5, Ao 12, Random scrambles, Solves history and graph, Download/upload algorithms, Realistic 3D graphics, Customizable puzzle colors, Cloud sync for solves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium 6 Months | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 12 Months | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Cube Timer free?

Magic Cube Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Byte Cube free?

Byte Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Cube Timer or Byte Cube?

Byte Cube is rated higher. Magic Cube Timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Byte Cube averages 4.7 from 61 ratings.

### Do Magic Cube Timer or Byte Cube have ads?

Byte Cube shows ads; Magic Cube Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Cube Timer or Byte Cube?

Magic Cube Timer ships an update every 31 months, and Byte Cube weekly. Most recently, Magic Cube Timer was updated on July 25, 2026 and Byte Cube on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*