Comparison

WatchThisCube vs CubeTime

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • On-wrist puzzle timer
  • Sound and haptic feedback
  • Inspection time alerts
  • Automatic time saving
  • Stackmat timer functionality
  • Detachable watch use
Features
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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!

About

CubeTime

This advanced speedcubing utility app offers an official WCA scrambler for legal solves, including complex 4x4 and blind scrambles. It features refined session support with multiphase and competition simulation modes, alongside detailed performance graphs and integrated tools like an average calculator.

Highlights
  • Official WCA scrambler
  • Random state 4x4 scrambles
  • Blind scramble rotations
  • Multiphase timing
  • Competition simulation
  • Detailed performance graphs
  • Average calculator
Features
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The most advanced speedcubing utility app ever created, all packaged within an incredibly minimal and modern interface. CubeTime is currently the only iOS app that uses the official WCA scrambler. No more illegal or invalid scrambles! This includes WCA-complient random state 4x4 scrambles and rotations for blind scrambles. Not only do we have well-refined session support, we also have different session types, suiting all your solving needs. Special sessions include multiphase – where you can time phases during solves, and comp sim – where you can simulate competitions at home. Aside from showing you basic statistics, we provide detailed (and of course - beautiful) graphs and visuals, to allow you to gain a better understanding of your solving performance. We also provide you tools, all within one app – so don't need to clutter your phone with many single-featured apps! Tools include an average calculator, a batch scramble generator and more.

Screenshots

WatchThisCube4 screens
CubeTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeTime at none against WatchThisCube's 3. CubeTime also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (266 vs 12). WatchThisCube's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WatchThisCube sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CubeTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WatchThisCube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CubeTime has 266 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of WatchThisCube's written reviews are positive against 93% of CubeTime's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchThisCube ships an update monthly, CubeTime every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WatchThisCube versus CubeTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchThisCubeCubeTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.7 (266 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews92.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12266 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron BrannanB AND X SOFTWARE LIMITED

Customer experience

WatchThisCube

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

CubeTime

All ratings266 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.6%

Bugs and requests

WatchThisCube

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CubeTime

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when deleting solves in certain sessions
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between events
  • Issues with the average calculator function

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to import/export solve data
  • Horizontal mode and two-handed timer start/stop
  • More customization options (color themes, etc.)
  • Improved iPad support and layout
  • Algorithm trainer or practice tools
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  • Inspection time countdown with audio cues

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WatchThisCube

One-time3
  • $0.99 Tip$0.99
  • $2.99 Tip$2.99
  • $4.99 Tip$4.99
None

CubeTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WatchThisCube free?
WatchThisCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubeTime free?
CubeTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WatchThisCube or CubeTime?
WatchThisCube is rated higher. WatchThisCube averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while CubeTime averages 4.7 from 266 ratings.
Do WatchThisCube or CubeTime have ads?
Neither WatchThisCube nor CubeTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchThisCube or CubeTime?
WatchThisCube ships an update monthly, and CubeTime every 9 days. Most recently, WatchThisCube was updated on August 11, 2026 and CubeTime on September 23, 2026.

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