Comparison

WatchThisCube vs Vertex

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

Vertex

This app is a modern timer designed to enhance speedcubing skills. It offers various training modes, algorithm practice, and competition simulations. Track progress and improve solve times on multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Algorithm training sets (F2L, OLL, PLL, COLL, ZBLL)
  • Last-layer recognition trainer with spaced repetition
  • Flash cards for algorithm recall
  • Cross and xcross solution trainer
  • Competition simulation with inspection mode
  • Bluetooth support for smart cubes
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, macOS)
Features
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A modern cube timer that helps you train all aspects of your solves. Don't just track your times, train your mind to solve even faster. "Vertex: Cube Trainer" makes it easy to train on-the-go, with or without your cube. Take your cubing to the next level. Universal purchase means buy once and use across iPhone, iPad, and MacOS. Includes: F2L, OLL, PLL, COLL, ZBLL aglorithm sets. Last-layer recognition trainer with spaced repetition system and quiz functionality. Flash cards to train algorithm recall. Cross and xcross solutions within your selected number of moves with hints for pair and first-move. Simulate competition with inspection mode that announces at 12 and 8 seconds. Bluetooth Support: Supports Particula GoCube Edge bluetooth cubes. Keeps track of all OLL/ZBLL/PLL cases with recognition and execution time, so you can track which need most improvement. Shows you F2L stats including pause time per F2L pair. Automatically starts and stops the timer, and validates your scrambles. Works for iPhone, iPad, and macOS so that you can train on your preferred device. CloudKit integration stores your session across all of your synced devices.

Screenshots

WatchThisCube4 screens
Vertex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WatchThisCube at 80% against Vertex's 0%. WatchThisCube also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Vertex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

WatchThisCube is free to download; Vertex costs $2.99 up front. WatchThisCube sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Vertex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WatchThisCube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WatchThisCube has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of WatchThisCube's written reviews are positive against 0% of Vertex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchThisCube ships an update monthly, Vertex every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WatchThisCube versus Vertex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchThisCubeVertex
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB110 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAaron BrannanMichael Ryan Kokosenski

Customer experience

WatchThisCube

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

Vertex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WatchThisCube

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

Vertex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WatchThisCube free?
WatchThisCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vertex free?
Vertex costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WatchThisCube or Vertex?
WatchThisCube is rated higher. WatchThisCube averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Vertex averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WatchThisCube or Vertex have ads?
Neither WatchThisCube nor Vertex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchThisCube or Vertex?
WatchThisCube ships an update monthly, and Vertex every 5 weeks. Most recently, WatchThisCube was updated on October 2, 2026 and Vertex on October 5, 2026.

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