Comparison

WatchThisCube vs SpeedCube Timer App

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

SpeedCube Timer App

Features
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The ultimate, most elegant timer for speedcubers. Built entirely from the ground up for iOS, SpeedCubeTimer is the only tool you need to take your solves to the next level. Train without distractions, analyze your stats with interactive charts, and break your own limits. KEY FEATURES: • Precision Timer: Millisecond accuracy and official WCA inspection mode (15 seconds). • 1-Hand & 2-Hand Modes: Adapted to your style with custom touch zones or full-screen taps. • Scramble Generator: Official 3x3 sequences with a beautiful 3D visualizer. • History & Stats: Automatically calculates your Personal Best, Ao5, Ao12, and total mean. • Professional Charts: Scrub through your timeline on fluid, interactive graphs to see your real progress. • Customization: Stunning visual themes and dynamic backgrounds that react to your timer states. • iPad Optimized: Enjoy an expanded interface, perfect for viewing your charts on the big screen. THE PRO EXPERIENCE: SpeedCubeTimer is free to start training. If you are serious about your times, upgrade to the PRO version (one-time purchase, no subscriptions) to unlock unlimited cubes, multidevice sync across all your devices, the 3x3 visualizer, and CSV history export. Break your personal best today. Download SpeedCubeTimer!

Screenshots

WatchThisCube4 screens
SpeedCube Timer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WatchThisCube at monthly against SpeedCube Timer App's every 3 months. WatchThisCube also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. WatchThisCube sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SpeedCube Timer App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchThisCube ships an update monthly, SpeedCube Timer App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WatchThisCube versus SpeedCube Timer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchThisCubeSpeedCube Timer App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron BrannanPelayo Rodriguez Ribeiro

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WatchThisCube

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

SpeedCube Timer App

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99

Questions

Is WatchThisCube free?
WatchThisCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpeedCube Timer App free?
SpeedCube Timer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WatchThisCube or SpeedCube Timer App have ads?
Neither WatchThisCube nor SpeedCube Timer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchThisCube or SpeedCube Timer App?
WatchThisCube ships an update monthly, and SpeedCube Timer App every 3 months. Most recently, WatchThisCube was updated on August 11, 2026 and SpeedCube Timer App on September 21, 2026.

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