MS 8 vs The Speedcuber Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MS 8
This app provides a centralized digital hub for students, families, and staff to access academic information, school news, and community updates. It offers features like grade tracking, event calendars, staff directories, and translation services for enhanced communication and engagement.
- Academic schedules and grades
- Classroom resources access
- PTA and school community updates
- Staff directory and communication
- Student progress reports
- PBIS integration
- CTLE resources
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Key Features: Students: Stay on top of your academic game with easy access to schedules, grades, and a wealth of classroom resources. Families: Engage with the school community through PTA updates, connect with our dedicated staff via the staff directory, and receive comprehensive student reports. Staff: Utilize essential data at your fingertips, integrate Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) into your daily practice, and access Continued Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) resources for professional development. What's New: Keep informed with real-time push notifications for school news. Access all social media updates from the school in one consolidated feed. Calendar & Events: Never miss an important date with detailed information on parent-teacher conferences, sporting events, and field trips. Translation & Accessibility: Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in over 100 language options and comprehensive accessibility features ensuring everyone can stay connected. Benefits: Embrace the convenience of having a centralized digital hub: For Parents: A mobile gateway to all things related to your child’s education - schedules, events, and communication with the school. For Teachers & Staff: A practical solution for managing educational content and student engagement. Use Cases: For Busy Parents: Quick, on-the-go access to your child’s grade book during your daily commute. For Students: Preparing for the week ahead by checking the bell schedule on Sunday night. For Teachers: Coordinating with colleagues on upcoming events via the staff portal. Content Highlights: Navigate with ease using our intuitive and user-friendly interface. Enjoy direct access to top apps like Google Classroom and ClassDojo. Stay healthy and informed with integrated health screening and vaccine portal links. Exclusive Features: Instant translations to engage with the school's content in your preferred language. A rich gallery of school photos and videos, capturing the vibrant life of our community. Conclusion: Download the MS 8 New Prep Mobile Hub today and experience the ease of having a comprehensive school portal at your fingertips – because we believe managing educational needs should be straightforward and accessible to all.
The Speedcuber Timer
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The speedsolving timer you've waited for since smartcubes became a thing! • Practice any official WCA event (2x2x2, 3x3x3, 4x4x4, Megaminx, Pyraminx, Skewb, Square-1, Clock, etc.) and a dozen unofficial events (relays, big cube BLD, etc.) • Connect as many smartcubes as you want to record and automatically reconstruct your solves. • Detailed statistics for both individual solves and your entire solve history. REVOLUTIONARY SMARTCUBE SUPPORT Speedcuber Timer is the first native mobile application with full, offline support for multiple smart Rubik's Cubes including: • Giiker 2x2x2 • Giiker 3x3x3 • GoCube Edge • GoCube 2x2x2 • Rubik's Connected • HeyKube • and more (we add support for new models regularly) For the first time of *any* smartcube application, connect multiple smartcubes **simultaneously**, e.g. for tracking each puzzle in a 3x3x3 Multi-BLD or Multi-Puzzle Relay attempt. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Tons of statistics for individual solves and your entire solve history. Keep tabs on your averages of 3, 5, 12, 50, 100, and 1000 for each event. Check out graphs of your improvement over time. When you use a smartcube, you get even more detailed statistics: • Automatic reconstructions. See every face turn you made during a solve. • Turns per second (TPS) graphs. • Solution phase duration, move count, recognition time, and TPS. • Replay the solve in real-time or slow it down for a closer look. COMMUNITY DRIVEN Speedcuber Timer is developed by speedcubers like you! Everyone can contribute, even if you don't know how to code. Suggest new unofficial events, design icons, add translations to new languages, recommend new features, report bugs, or anything else you feel like sharing! Join the conversation on GitHub: https://github.com/SpeedcuberOSS/speedcuber-timer/discussions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Speedcuber Timer at 12.4 against MS 8's 15.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MS 8 | The Speedcuber Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 236 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solved Education Consultancy, LLC | Joseph Hale |
In-app purchases
MS 8
No in-app purchases
The Speedcuber Timer
No in-app purchases









