WatchThisCube vs CubeBro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- On-wrist puzzle timer
- Sound and haptic feedback
- Inspection time alerts
- Automatic time saving
- Stackmat timer functionality
- Detachable watch use
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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!
CubeBro
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CubeBro is a speedcubing timer built for serious practice, with a Stackmat-inspired two-pad experience you can use on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. KEY FEATURES • Stackmat-style touch pads for left and right hands • Standard inspection flow: hold both pads for 1 second, release together on green • Both hands required to stop the timer • Auto 3x3 scramble generation with manual refresh • Solve history with scramble, timestamp, and device source • WCA-style stats: best, average, AO5, and AO12 • Trend chart with color-coded single/AO5/AO12 lines and last-200 range • PB history highlights current and historical personal bests • 3-decimal precision for timer progress and solve times • Apple Watch timer with automatic sync to iPhone • iPad-friendly wide layout with classic side stats • Screen orientation: follow system, portrait lock, or landscape lock • Multiple built-in themes plus custom color palettes • Optional iCloud sync across devices • Multilingual interface Perfect for daily practice, warm-ups, and building consistent timing habits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WatchThisCube at Free against CubeBro's $0.99. WatchThisCube also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). CubeBro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On 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
WatchThisCube is free to download; CubeBro costs $0.99 up front. WatchThisCube sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CubeBro asks for nothing beyond the download.
WatchThisCube ships an update monthly, CubeBro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WatchThisCube | CubeBro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aaron Brannan | 新元 徐 |
In-app purchases
WatchThisCube
- $0.99 Tip$0.99
- $2.99 Tip$2.99
- $4.99 Tip$4.99
CubeBro
No in-app purchases









