Comparison

WatchThisCube vs Qubo

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

Qubo

This app provides a distraction-free timer for puzzle cube enthusiasts to track and improve their solving times. It features precision timing, automatic personal best tracking, and a clean interface to help users focus on their performance.

Highlights
  • Precision timing to hundredths of a second
  • Hold-to-start system
  • Automatic personal best tracking
  • Clean, minimalist interface
  • Progress saving for all records
  • Supports multiple cube types
Features
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Qubo is a speedcubing timer that stays out of the way. Long-press to ready it, release to start, then tap anywhere on the screen to stop — no aiming for a small button while the clock is running. COMPETITION SCRAMBLES Scrambles for 3×3, 2×2 and Pyraminx are drawn at random from every state the puzzle can reach — the same standard used at official competitions. 4×4 and Windmill get random-move scrambles with redundant turns filtered out. Tap the scramble to see it as a full sequence of moves. SESSION STATS See how a practice run actually went: your personal best, a trend line across the session, and Ao5 and Ao12 averages for each puzzle. Every solve is kept with the scramble it was given and any +2 or DNF, stored on your device. PERSONAL BESTS Each puzzle tracks its own record, and your bests follow you across devices through iCloud. New records get the celebration they deserve. PUZZLES 3×3 is free, always. 2×2, 4×4, Windmill and Pyraminx each unlock with a one-time purchase — no subscriptions, ever. Curious about a locked puzzle? Watch a short video to earn free solves and try it before you buy. Whether you're learning your first algorithm or chasing sub-10, Qubo gives you competition-grade timing without the clutter.

Screenshots

WatchThisCube4 screens
Qubo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WatchThisCube at none against Qubo's shown. WatchThisCube also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Qubo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WatchThisCube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of WatchThisCube's written reviews are positive against 75% of Qubo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchThisCube ships an update monthly, Qubo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WatchThisCube versus Qubo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchThisCubeQubo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron BrannanDigitalSandbox

Customer experience

WatchThisCube

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

Qubo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WatchThisCube

One-time3
  • $0.99 Tip$0.99
  • $2.99 Tip$2.99
  • $4.99 Tip$4.99
5 purchases

Qubo

One-time5
  • Unlock 2×2 Cube$0.99
  • Unlock Pyraminx Cube$0.99
  • Unlock 4×4 Cube$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock Windmill Cube$0.99
  • Unlock All Cubes$2.99

Questions

Is WatchThisCube free?
WatchThisCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qubo free?
Qubo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WatchThisCube or Qubo?
WatchThisCube is rated higher. WatchThisCube averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Qubo averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do WatchThisCube or Qubo have ads?
Qubo shows ads; WatchThisCube does not.
Which is updated more often, WatchThisCube or Qubo?
WatchThisCube ships an update monthly, and Qubo every 2 months. Most recently, WatchThisCube was updated on October 2, 2026 and Qubo on October 3, 2026.

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