Comparison

ScrambleMe vs WatchThisCube

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScrambleMe

Generate and share custom scrambles for various cube puzzles. Supports WCA puzzles, including random state and blindfold scrambles. Offers SplitView and Today Widget integration for efficient practice.

Highlights
  • Custom scramble generation
  • WCA puzzle support
  • Random state scramblers
  • Blindfold scrambles
  • SplitView support
  • Today Widget integration
Features
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Now you can generate and share your own scrambles! Ensure that none your friends are scrambling their cube with a pre-memorized or unfair scramble with ScrambleMe. Puzzle support for all WCA puzzles. Random state scramblers include 2x2, 3x3, Square-1, Pyraminx, and Skewb. Blindfold scrambles available for 3x3-5x5. Supports SplitView on iPad, great for memorizing scrambles and practicing slow solves. Drag and drop scrambles between apps with ease! Use Force Touch to quickly generate a scramble for a recent puzzle, or quickly get a 3x3 scramble from a Today Widget.

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!

Screenshots

ScrambleMe4 screens
WatchThisCube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScrambleMe at none against WatchThisCube's 3. ScrambleMe also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 80%). WatchThisCube's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. WatchThisCube sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ScrambleMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 — 19 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of ScrambleMe's written reviews are positive against 80% of WatchThisCube's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrambleMe ships an update every 7 months, WatchThisCube monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ScrambleMe versus WatchThisCube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrambleMeWatchThisCube
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.2 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT.WrightAaron Brannan

Customer experience

ScrambleMe

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%

WatchThisCube

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

In-app purchases

None

ScrambleMe

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WatchThisCube

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

Questions

Is ScrambleMe free?
ScrambleMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WatchThisCube free?
WatchThisCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScrambleMe or WatchThisCube?
WatchThisCube is rated higher. ScrambleMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while WatchThisCube averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do ScrambleMe or WatchThisCube have ads?
Neither ScrambleMe nor WatchThisCube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScrambleMe or WatchThisCube?
ScrambleMe ships an update every 7 months, and WatchThisCube monthly. Most recently, ScrambleMe was updated on September 29, 2026 and WatchThisCube on October 2, 2026.

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