# Finger Timer — Simple and elegant speedcubing

> Pocket speedcubing and speedstacking timer with statistics and display connection. (iPhone/iPad app by Yu-Mao Feng.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-timer/id586062009 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yu-Mao Feng](https://appshunter.io/developer/492241617)
- Category: Utilities, Games, Puzzle, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 345 App Store ratings · 226 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-timer/id586062009/reviews.md

## What is Finger Timer?

Finger Timer is a speedcubing/speedstacking timer in your pocket!
It's a simple and elegant timer app that you must have!

[HOW TO USE]
1. Put your fingers on the left and right pads, and hold.
2. When the red and green lights are both on, the timer is ready, and then you can release your fingers to start the timer.
3. When you want to stop the timer, put your fingers back on the left and right pads.
4. If you want to restart the timer, press "RESET" and do the steps 1 to 3.

[DISPLAY CONNECTION]
1. Connect your Timer device (with this app) and Display device (any computer or mobile device with a web browser) to the same Wi-Fi network. (Sometimes Internet also works.)
2. In Timer device, tap the top-right icon, and check "Allow display connection" checkbox.
3. In Display device, enter the Timer address into the address bar of your browser, and then press "START".
4. Enjoy it!

[Stats]
When you using the timer, stats are generated automatically. The average time, Ao5 and Ao12 (full version only), are displaying the summary in the LED panel, and you can also get the details in About page. In About page, you can clear the stats or copy them to show off!

Free version:
> The maximum time is 10 minutes.
> Display connection. (max 10 mins)
> Scramble for only cube 2x2x2 and 3x3x3.
> Showing Ao5 (average of 5) only.
> With ads

Full version:
> The maximum time is 60 minutes.
> Display connection. (max 60 mins)
> Scramble for cube 2x2x2, 3x3x3, 4x4x4, and 5x5x5.
> Showing both Ao5 (average of 5) and Ao12 (average of 12).
> No ads, no distractions!

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## Key features

- Speedcubing timer
- Speedstacking timer
- Automatic statistics tracking
- Display connection
- Scramble generation
- Ao5 and Ao12 calculation

## What do users think of Finger Timer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Nice timer with no ads
- 🚀 Great portable timer
- 💡 Useful for cubing and speed stacking
- 🚀 Accurate and efficient timer
- 👍 Easy to use

**Cons**

- 🐛 Timer issues (not starting/stopping properly)
- 🔧 Needs more features (save times, averages, etc.)
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔧 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Timer not stopping/resetting properly
- Scrambles not displaying correctly
- App crashing or freezing during use

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to save/view past times and averages
- Expand to support more puzzle types (4x4, 5x5, etc.)
- Improve timer responsiveness and reliability
- Provide an ad-free paid version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 226)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-timer/id586062009/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-03-21, version 1.0.6*

I was timing myself on my Rubiks cube and I press the buttons to make it stop and it didn’t stop one star

### 5/5 — Nice!!!

*2026-01-13, version 1.0.6*

I was expecting ads, but I didn’t get ads!!!!!

### 5/5 — 친구 추천으로 깔았음

*2025-11-19*

시작하고 멈추는 버튼이 너무 작은거 빼곤 무료앱치곤👍👍

### 5/5 — Best ,

*2025-09-19, version 1.0.6*

It is a little confusing,but it’s ok

### 5/5 — I love the app!

*2025-09-17, version 1.0.6*

As a cube beginner, I just needed a timer that would be similar to a normal one you would see at a comp. This app was just that! It is perfect if you just want a timer!

### 5/5 — Great app been using it for years!

*2025-08-19, version 1.0.6*

I like this app because I am a speed cuber but I am broke so I got this app because it was just like a normal speed timer. The only thing I would change is if there was an inspect countdown but other wise this is an amazing app for cubers!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-08-07, version 1.0.6*

It does not need adds for me and I did not buy anythin. Definitely recommended

### 5/5 — Let’s go

*2025-07-16, version 1.0.6*

Finally an app worthy of replacing cs timer

### 4/5 — レビュー

*2025-07-06, version 1.0.6*

全体的に使いやすいと思うが、広告が少し邪魔です

### 4/5 — No reacciona aveces

*2025-05-02, version 1.0.6*

Yo , cuando hice solve no daba el tiempo final , pero me funcionó 😐👌
❤️

## Frequently asked questions about Finger Timer

### What is Finger Timer?

Finger Timer is a mobile application designed to function as a speedcubing and speedstacking timer. It provides a simple interface for timing your puzzle solves, tracking your performance statistics, and even connecting to another device to display your times.

### How do I use Finger Timer to time a solve?

To start a solve, place your fingers on the left and right pads. When both red and green lights are on, release your fingers to begin the timer. To stop, place your fingers back on the pads. Press 'RESET' to start a new solve.

### What are the differences between the free and full versions?

The free version has a 10-minute time limit, display connection for up to 10 minutes, scramble for 2x2x2 and 3x3x3 cubes, and shows only Ao5. It also includes ads. The full version offers a 60-minute time limit, longer display connection, scrambles for more cube sizes (up to 5x5x5), displays Ao5 and Ao12, and is ad-free.

### Can I connect Finger Timer to another device?

Yes, you can connect your Timer device running the app to a Display device (computer or mobile) with a web browser. Ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, enable display connection in the app settings, and enter the provided address in the display device's browser.

### What statistics does Finger Timer provide?

The app automatically generates statistics as you use the timer. It displays the average time, and the full version also shows Ao5 (average of 5) and Ao12 (average of 12). Detailed statistics can be viewed and cleared or copied from the 'About' page.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2026-05-15

Improved timer precision with an extra decimal place
Updated to high-resolution graphics
Fixed Display Connection reconnection issue
Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.6 — 2018-12-11

Displaying Ao5 (average of 5).
Compatible with iPhone X, Xs, Xs Max, Xr.

### 1.0.5 — 2016-11-11

Minor bugs fixed.

### 1.0.3 — 2013-11-11

Display Connection provided.

### 1.0.2 — 2013-04-07

Scramble provided.

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All apps by Yu-Mao Feng: https://appshunter.io/developer/492241617

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