Comparison

FiveSolves vs WatchThisCube

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FiveSolves

This utility app quickly calculates averages for competitions. It allows for fast entry of times, either as they occur or at the end, to determine an accurate mean or average. A companion watch app is also included for convenience.

Highlights
  • Calculate average of 5 numbers
  • Calculate mean of 3 numbers
  • Competition setting optimized
  • Fast time entry
  • Companion Apple Watch app
Features
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Quickly calculate an average of 5 or mean of 3 in a competition setting. No more hanging out at a stackmat station for dozens of seconds–holding up the competition–while you try to calculate the exact average you just completed. With FiveSolves, quickly enter the times as you go or at the end for an accurate average calculation. Phone too clunky to do this? Use the handy Watch app included with FiveSolves.

About

WatchThisCube

This app provides a convenient puzzle timer directly on your wrist. It features customizable sounds and haptic feedback for crucial countdowns, allowing for hands-free operation. Times are automatically saved for easy tracking of your performance.

Highlights
  • On-wrist puzzle timer
  • Sound and haptic feedback
  • Inspection time alerts
  • Automatic time saving
  • Stackmat timer functionality
  • Detachable watch use
Features
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WatchThisCube is a Puzzle Timer for your wrist! Perfect for on the go, without having to carry a timer with you, or when you're in a pinch and need a quick solve or two! A key feature also includes SOUNDS & HAPTICS for your inspection time! Allowing you to FEEL a tap when you have 7 seconds left, 3 seconds left, and when the timer begins! All without having to take your eyes off the puzzle! With functionality similar to a traditional stackmat timer, you should be able to take right off with familiar gestures for control! You can even take the watch off of your wrist and set it down on the table, for familiarity! Tracking times is simple! Stop the timer, and they are saved! That way you know exactly how you did! WatchThisCube is the best way to quickly and easily make sure you always have your puzzle timer on hand! Literally!

Screenshots

FiveSolves3 screens
WatchThisCube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FiveSolves at none against WatchThisCube's 3. FiveSolves also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). WatchThisCube's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WatchThisCube sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FiveSolves asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FiveSolves against 5.0 for WatchThisCube. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of FiveSolves's written reviews are positive against 80% of WatchThisCube's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FiveSolves ships an update every 4 months, WatchThisCube monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FiveSolves versus WatchThisCube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiveSolvesWatchThisCube
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT.WrightAaron Brannan

Customer experience

FiveSolves

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WatchThisCube

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

FiveSolves

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WatchThisCube

One-time3
  • $0.99 Tip$0.99
  • $2.99 Tip$2.99
  • $4.99 Tip$4.99

Questions

Is FiveSolves free?
FiveSolves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WatchThisCube free?
WatchThisCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FiveSolves or WatchThisCube?
FiveSolves and WatchThisCube are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do FiveSolves or WatchThisCube have ads?
Neither FiveSolves nor WatchThisCube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FiveSolves or WatchThisCube?
FiveSolves ships an update every 4 months, and WatchThisCube monthly. Most recently, FiveSolves was updated on September 25, 2026 and WatchThisCube on October 2, 2026.

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