Byte Cube vs WatchThisCube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Byte Cube
Track your cube-solving times, analyze your progress with detailed statistics, and learn new algorithms. This app offers realistic 3D graphics and customization options to enhance your puzzle-solving experience.
- Cube timer with best time, Ao 5, Ao 12
- Random scrambles
- Solves history and graph
- Download/upload algorithms
- Realistic 3D graphics
- Customizable puzzle colors
- Cloud sync for solves
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- Cube Timer - Best time, Ao 5, Ao 12 - Random scrambles - Solves history and graph - Download / Upload cube algorithms - Realistic 3D graphics and animation - Customize the color of the puzzles - Sync solves - WCA Verification An app that helps you learn the puzzles everywhere you go! If you upgrade to become a Byte Cube Premium, you'll get unlimited access to everything Byte Cube has to offer: - Store data in the cloud and synchronize in real time(solves, sessions, tags, color template etc) - 3d puzzle model - Add more algorithm colors - Unlock hint(Cross, EOLine, First Block) - Remove Ads - and more All for $0.99/month or $5.99/year Your Byte Cube Premium will automatically renew each month, and you will be charged $2.99 through your iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current monthly cycle. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings up until 24-hours before the end of the current period, but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information: Privacy Policy: https://bytecubeapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://bytecubeapp.com/terms.html
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.
- On-wrist puzzle timer
- Sound and haptic feedback
- Inspection time alerts
- Automatic time saving
- Stackmat timer functionality
- Detachable watch use
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WatchThisCube at none against Byte Cube's shown. WatchThisCube also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Byte Cube's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (61 vs 12). On price, review sentiment, 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. Byte Cube sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and WatchThisCube sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WatchThisCube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Byte Cube has 61 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Byte Cube's written reviews are positive against 80% of WatchThisCube's.
Byte Cube ships an update weekly, WatchThisCube monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Byte Cube | WatchThisCube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (61 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 巍 赵 | Aaron Brannan |
Customer experience
Byte Cube
WatchThisCube
In-app purchases
Byte Cube
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium 1 Month$1.991 Month
- 6 Months Premium$3.996 Months
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- Premium Yearly$5.991 Year
- Premium 6 Months$6.996 Months
- Premium 12 Months$7.991 Year
WatchThisCube
- $0.99 Tip$0.99
- $2.99 Tip$2.99
- $4.99 Tip$4.99








