# ScrambleMe vs Finger Timer

The clearest difference is rating: ScrambleMe at 4.7 against Finger Timer's 4.2. ScrambleMe also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (96% vs 75%). Finger Timer's advantage is ratings volume (347 vs 19). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScrambleMe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Finger Timer has 347 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of ScrambleMe's written reviews are positive against 75% of Finger Timer's.

ScrambleMe ships an update every 7 months, Finger Timer every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrambleMe | Finger Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrambleme/id464961205/reviews)** | [4.2 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-timer/id586062009/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **347** |
| Positive reviews | **96.4% of reviews** | 75.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [T.Wright](https://appshunter.io/developer/464961208) | [Yu-Mao Feng](https://appshunter.io/developer/492241617) |

## What reviewers say

### ScrambleMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrambleme/id464961205)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Finger Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-timer/id586062009)

This app functions as a speedcubing and speedstacking timer, offering a simple and elegant interface. It allows users to time their solves, track statistics like averages, and even connect to a display device for shared viewing. The app offers both free and full versions with varying features and limitations.

**Highlights:** Speedcubing timer, Speedstacking timer, Automatic statistics tracking, Display connection, Scramble generation, Ao5 and Ao12 calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice timer with no ads
- 🚀 Great portable timer
- 💡 Useful for cubing and speed stacking
- 🚀 Accurate and efficient timer
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer issues (not starting/stopping properly)
- 🔧 Needs more features (save times, averages, etc.)
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔧 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not stopping/resetting properly
- Scrambles not displaying correctly
- App crashing or freezing during use

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save/view past times and averages
- Expand to support more puzzle types (4x4, 5x5, etc.)
- Improve timer responsiveness and reliability
- Provide an ad-free paid version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScrambleMe free?

ScrambleMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Finger Timer free?

Finger Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScrambleMe or Finger Timer?

ScrambleMe is rated higher. ScrambleMe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Finger Timer averages 4.2 from 347 ratings.

### Do ScrambleMe or Finger Timer have ads?

Neither ScrambleMe nor Finger Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScrambleMe or Finger Timer?

ScrambleMe ships an update every 7 months, and Finger Timer every 16 months. Most recently, ScrambleMe was updated on September 29, 2026 and Finger Timer on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*