FiveSolves vs Cube Rivals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Calculate average of 5 numbers
- Calculate mean of 3 numbers
- Competition setting optimized
- Fast time entry
- Companion Apple Watch app
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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.
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.
- Multiple sessions and categories
- Official puzzle scramble generation
- Real-time graphs and statistics
- Performance analysis
- Cube category support
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | FiveSolves | Cube Rivals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | T.Wright | Rafal Nawojczyk |
Customer experience
FiveSolves
Cube Rivals
In-app purchases
FiveSolves
No in-app purchases
Cube Rivals
No in-app purchases








