Roubit vs SBL Cue Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roubit
This app helps you build positive habits and manage daily tasks through a fun, gamified experience. Track repetitive and one-time routines with customizable alarms and watch a virtual pet grow as you complete your goals. Decorate its space with rewards earned from your progress.
- Manage repetitive and one-time routines
- Set routines by day and group
- Customizable alarms
- Virtual pet that grows with progress
- Earn rewards (carrots) for completing routines
- Decorate virtual pet's room
- Recommended routines by category
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[App Store App of the day] Habits make me the best. Let's start our routine in an easy and fun way to go! [Today's routines and things to do at once!] - You can manage repetitive, one-time habits with a Roubit! - Routines can be set in detail by day and group - You can set the date, time, and alarm for routines at once. [Strong alarm] - From pleasant alarms to loud alarms for your habits. - You can do your routines on time with the alarm. [The Roubit that grows with me] - You can see baby Roubit growing up. - When you complete the routine, you can get a carrot. - Shall we decorate the Roubit's room with carrots? [Recommendation of routines by category] - "Wake Up" and "Drinking Water habit" that start the day - "Use Thermos" to protect the environment - "Don't eat stimulating food to protecting your health. - "A wise saying & Quotes" that motivate you. - More recommended routines on the Roubit! We need to make a habit from now on. Start with simple habits such as drinking water and taking supplements. -Cute Habit Manager- Make everyday life with Roubit! —— Terms of Use: https://roubit.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-29a7fd3262464e468eb986094bdefbbd Privacy Policy: https://roubit.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3072a04f9f7e413ebf23a45d6255841c Feedback is always welcome! Bug reports, Feedback, Contact Email: cs@roubit.me
SBL Cue Timer
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SBL Cue Timer is a stage timer for concerts, recitals, weddings, talks, seminars, corporate events, streams, theater and dance. A big countdown and a timed run sheet show what is on now, what is next, and whether you are running behind or ahead. Show presenters their remaining time on a full-screen display, share the run screen with your crew, and send OSC to lights, sound and video, including GO for the matching QLab cue. RUN TIMER - Big remaining time. Colors warn when time is short or over - Each cue sheet row is one act. Start by time, right after the previous act, or manually - Turn on AUTO to move to the next act on schedule. Behind ("push") and ahead ("pull") are calculated for you - Tap -1 / +1 minute to adjust on the spot. Undo and redo supported - Messages: show "Please speed up" and more on performers' screens in one tap, and make them flash for 5 seconds - Full-screen performer display, readable from the wings. The host can dim it to 100%, 50%, 20% or blackout - Keyboard shortcuts (iPad, Mac, external keyboards): Space for NEXT, Cmd+. for STOP and more - Live Activity: remaining time and the current cue on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, even with the app closed - Notifications before each cue change and at its end time while the app is in the background SHARING AND SYNC - Anyone who enters a share code sees the same run screen live (viewing is free) - Your iPhone, iPad and Mac signed in to the same account sync show edits and the run instantly - Nearby sync: iPhone, iPad and Mac sync with each other even with weak internet (Local Network permission required) - Shares you joined stay in your show list so you can reopen them - Creating a share (hosting) requires Pro CREATE RUN SHEETS WITH AI - Turns a PDF, photo, Excel, CSV or text schedule into a cue sheet with start times and durations - Review and edit the result before you use it LIGHTING AND SOUND SYNC (OSC) - OSC controls lighting, audio and video gear and software - Sent when each act starts, so it works with QLab, Resolume, TouchDesigner, Bitfocus Companion and more (Pro) - QLab mode: when a cue starts, GO the QLab cue with the same number. Optional panic on STOP. Finds QLab on your network automatically WORKS OFFLINE Shows are stored on your device. Edit and run offline (sharing, sync, AI and restoring purchases need a connection). Export and import .showcue files too. FREE AND PRO Free: up to 3 shows and 2 sheets per show / editing, running, full screen and messages / watch a show with a share code Pro: unlimited shows and sheets / host sharing and nearby sync / OSC output and QLab mode / CSV import and export / AI creation with a monthly allowance included - Monthly or annual (annual costs the same as 9 months). New subscribers get a 2-week free trial - Pro 1 Day: all Pro features for 24 hours, no auto-renewal - Prices are in JPY, tax included. The price shown in the App Store applies AI CREDITS - Credits are uses for AI creation. Buy a pack of 5 or 10 in the app (also on the free plan) - Purchased credits never expire - Pro's monthly allowance is used first, then your credits - One use is spent when you tap "Create from this result". Retry up to 3 times for free if you don't like it SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Purchases and restoring purchases require sign-in (Apple, Google or email) - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period - Manage or cancel in Settings > your name > Subscriptions after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://showbuildlabs.com/privacy/ - Contact: support@showbuildlabs.com Show Build Laboratories (SBL) makes tools for people who work on the floor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Roubit at none against SBL Cue Timer's shown. SBL Cue Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Roubit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month and SBL Cue Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Roubit ships an update every 9 days, SBL Cue Timer every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Roubit | SBL Cue Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (424 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 424 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 257 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roubit Inc. | Takashi Funama |
Bugs and requests
Roubit
Reported bugs
4 issues- Routines not properly syncing or updating
- Journal entries not saving or sending support letters
- Inability to delete or rearrange groups and routines
- Inconsistent behavior when completing tasks
Requested features
5 requests- More customization options for the rabbit and room
- Ability to set recurring routines (e.g. every 2 days)
- Widgets for quick access to routines and tasks
- Offline functionality for when internet is unavailable
- Integration with other productivity apps and devices
SBL Cue Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Roubit
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$7.491 Month
- Monthly Plan (3months 30% off)7 Days trial$7.491 Month
- New Year Promotion (40% Off)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Yearly Plan(30%off first year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- 10 Golden Carrots$0.99
- 33 Gold Carrots$2.99
- 55 Gold Carrots$4.99
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- 120 Gold Carrots$9.99
SBL Cue Timer
- Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Annual14 Days trial$34.991 Year
- AI Credits 5$0.99
- Pro 1 Day$0.99
- AI Credits 10$1.99









