# Byte Cube vs WatchThisCube

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Byte Cube | WatchThisCube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byte-cube-magic-cube/id1501491064/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchthiscube/id1547074856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [巍 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136527068) | [Aaron Brannan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540210534) |

## What reviewers say

### Byte Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byte-cube-magic-cube/id1501491064)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium 6 Months | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 12 Months | $7.99 | per year |


### WatchThisCube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchthiscube/id1547074856)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Byte Cube free?

Byte Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WatchThisCube free?

WatchThisCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Byte Cube or WatchThisCube?

WatchThisCube is rated higher. Byte Cube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while WatchThisCube averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Byte Cube or WatchThisCube have ads?

Byte Cube shows ads; WatchThisCube does not.

### Which is updated more often, Byte Cube or WatchThisCube?

Byte Cube ships an update weekly, and WatchThisCube monthly. Most recently, Byte Cube was updated on October 13, 2026 and WatchThisCube on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*