# Drop In The Cup vs Cube Solver & Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Drop In The Cup at 4.7 against Cube Solver & Timer's 4.0. Drop In The Cup also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 54%) and ads (none vs shown). Cube Solver & Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drop In The Cup sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Solver & Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drop In The Cup holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 160 and 391 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Drop In The Cup's written reviews are positive against 54% of Cube Solver & Timer's.

Drop In The Cup ships an update every 2 months, Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drop In The Cup | Cube Solver & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-in-the-cup/id922483504/reviews)** | [4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 160 | **391** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdulaziz Dlaim](https://appshunter.io/developer/787147786) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### Drop In The Cup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-in-the-cup/id922483504)

A physics-based puzzle game where players drop balls into cups. Collect golden balls by interacting with objects and solve over 89 unique levels. Customize your ball and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Addicting physics gameplay, 89+ challenging levels, Golden ball collection, Customizable balls, Colorful themes, Game Center leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 750 GB | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 GB | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 GB | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 GB | $3.99 | one-time |
| 8000 GB | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet challenging mechanics
- ⏱️ Great time-wasting/casual gaming experience
- 🧠 Requires strategic thinking and skill
- ✨ Clean and elegant graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall blocks access to later levels
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ⏳ Long loading times between attempts
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🎮 Unfair difficulty spikes on certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently during gameplay
- App crashes on startup
- Survey system shows 'no available surveys'
- Level 9 doesn't end properly
- Physics inconsistencies with ball impact

**Requested features**

- More free levels included
- All levels should be free
- Additional levels beyond current offerings
- Remove or reduce ads
- Ability to skip levels without golden balls


### Cube Solver & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768)

Solve any scrambled 3x3 cube instantly with camera scanning and step-by-step instructions. Practice over 100 virtual puzzles, track your progress, and compete on leaderboards. Learn new techniques and improve your solve times.

**Highlights:** Camera scan for instant solving, Step-by-step solving instructions, 100+ virtual puzzles (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, etc.), 3D animation guidance, Solve time tracking and leaderboards, Offline functionality, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 移除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 购买魔方还原器 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Many cool Rubik's cubes of many sizes
- 👍 Good for practice before getting a real cube
- 👍 Lots of puzzle variations (pyraminx, skewb, etc.)
- 👍 Ability to customize cube colors
- 👍 Online features (view/like other solves)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy turning/controls on some puzzles
- 🤖 Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases don't always work as expected
- 🔒 Inappropriate ads shown
- 🤔 Difficulty solving larger cubes (e.g. 50x50)

**Reported bugs**

- Solution not found for some puzzles
- Inability to turn/solve cubes as expected
- Restore purchases/unlock all cubes feature not working
- Ads blocking app functionality

**Requested features**

- Add more cube sizes/variations (e.g. megaminx, tuttminx)
- Improve gesture recognition, especially for oddly-shaped puzzles
- Reduce ad frequency and improve ad experience
- Add replay/save feature for solves
- Improve leaderboard and online features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drop In The Cup free?

Drop In The Cup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drop In The Cup or Cube Solver & Timer?

Drop In The Cup is rated higher. Drop In The Cup averages 4.7 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 from 391 ratings.

### Do Drop In The Cup or Cube Solver & Timer have ads?

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Drop In The Cup does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drop In The Cup or Cube Solver & Timer?

Drop In The Cup ships an update every 2 months, and Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drop In The Cup was updated on August 24, 2026 and Cube Solver & Timer on September 22, 2026.

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