Comparison

FiveSolves vs Cube Rivals

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

Cube Rivals

Master speedcubing with this comprehensive timer and statistics tracker. Analyze your performance with real-time graphs and manage multiple sessions across various cube categories. Includes official puzzle scrambles to keep your skills sharp.

Highlights
  • Multiple sessions and categories
  • Official puzzle scramble generation
  • Real-time graphs and statistics
  • Performance analysis
  • Cube category support
Features
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Welcome to Cube Rivals, your ultimate companion for mastering speedcubing! Elevate your cubing experience with our feature-packed, beautifully designed timer that's crafted to unleash your full potential. Join a thriving community of cubers and embark on a quest to push your limits and achieve new milestones. Cube Rivals isn't just another timer – it's your personal coach, statistics tracker, and motivator, all rolled into one sleek package. Key Features: Multiple Sessions & Categories: Seamlessly manage and organize your cubing sessions across various categories and cubes. From classic 3x3 to challenging megaminx, Cube Rivals has you covered. Scramble Generation: Dive into the action with official puzzle scrambles generated on the fly. Stay sharp and ready for every solve with our dynamic scramble generation. Real-time Graphs & Statistics: Dive deep into your progress with real-time graphs and detailed statistics for every solve. Analyze your performance, identify areas for improvement, and be ready for improvements!

Screenshots

FiveSolves3 screens
Cube Rivals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cube Rivals at every 3 days against FiveSolves's every 4 months. FiveSolves's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FiveSolves ships an update every 4 months, Cube Rivals every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FiveSolves versus Cube Rivals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiveSolvesCube Rivals
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT.WrightRafal Nawojczyk

Customer experience

FiveSolves

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

Cube Rivals

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FiveSolves

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Rivals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FiveSolves free?
FiveSolves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Rivals free?
Cube Rivals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FiveSolves or Cube Rivals have ads?
Neither FiveSolves nor Cube Rivals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FiveSolves or Cube Rivals?
FiveSolves ships an update every 4 months, and Cube Rivals every 3 days. Most recently, FiveSolves was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cube Rivals on September 20, 2026.

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