Comparison

Finger Timer vs Cube Rivals

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

Head to head
About

Finger Timer

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
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Finger Timer is a speedcubing/speedstacking timer in your pocket! It's a simple and elegant timer app that you must have! [HOW TO USE] 1. Put your fingers on the left and right pads, and hold. 2. When the red and green lights are both on, the timer is ready, and then you can release your fingers to start the timer. 3. When you want to stop the timer, put your fingers back on the left and right pads. 4. If you want to restart the timer, press "RESET" and do the steps 1 to 3. [DISPLAY CONNECTION] 1. Connect your Timer device (with this app) and Display device (any computer or mobile device with a web browser) to the same Wi-Fi network. (Sometimes Internet also works.) 2. In Timer device, tap the top-right icon, and check "Allow display connection" checkbox. 3. In Display device, enter the Timer address into the address bar of your browser, and then press "START". 4. Enjoy it! [Stats] When you using the timer, stats are generated automatically. The average time, Ao5 and Ao12 (full version only), are displaying the summary in the LED panel, and you can also get the details in About page. In About page, you can clear the stats or copy them to show off! Free version: > The maximum time is 10 minutes. > Display connection. (max 10 mins) > Scramble for only cube 2x2x2 and 3x3x3. > Showing Ao5 (average of 5) only. > With ads Full version: > The maximum time is 60 minutes. > Display connection. (max 60 mins) > Scramble for cube 2x2x2, 3x3x3, 4x4x4, and 5x5x5. > Showing both Ao5 (average of 5) and Ao12 (average of 12). > No ads, no distractions! Subscribe our YouTube channel to watch the latest cubing videos: https://youtube.com/omgcrafts Like us on Facebook for the latest news: https://facebook.com/omegastudiopage

About

Cube Rivals

Master speedcubing with this comprehensive timer and statistics tracker. Analyze your performance with real-time graphs and manage multiple sessions across various cube categories. Includes official puzzle scrambles to keep your skills sharp.

Highlights
  • Multiple sessions and categories
  • Official puzzle scramble generation
  • Real-time graphs and statistics
  • Performance analysis
  • Cube category support
Features
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Welcome to Cube Rivals, your ultimate companion for mastering speedcubing! Elevate your cubing experience with our feature-packed, beautifully designed timer that's crafted to unleash your full potential. Join a thriving community of cubers and embark on a quest to push your limits and achieve new milestones. Cube Rivals isn't just another timer – it's your personal coach, statistics tracker, and motivator, all rolled into one sleek package. Key Features: Multiple Sessions & Categories: Seamlessly manage and organize your cubing sessions across various categories and cubes. From classic 3x3 to challenging megaminx, Cube Rivals has you covered. Scramble Generation: Dive into the action with official puzzle scrambles generated on the fly. Stay sharp and ready for every solve with our dynamic scramble generation. Real-time Graphs & Statistics: Dive deep into your progress with real-time graphs and detailed statistics for every solve. Analyze your performance, identify areas for improvement, and be ready for improvements!

Screenshots

Finger Timer4 screens
Cube Rivals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cube Rivals at every 3 days against Finger Timer's every 16 months. Cube Rivals also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Finger Timer ships an update every 16 months, Cube Rivals every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Finger Timer versus Cube Rivals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinger TimerCube Rivals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (345 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings345 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu-Mao FengRafal Nawojczyk

Customer experience

Finger Timer

All ratings345 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative18.5%

Cube Rivals

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Finger Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer not stopping/resetting properly
  • Scrambles not displaying correctly
  • App crashing or freezing during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Cube Rivals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Finger Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Rivals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Finger Timer free?
Finger Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Rivals free?
Cube Rivals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Finger Timer or Cube Rivals have ads?
Neither Finger Timer nor Cube Rivals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Finger Timer or Cube Rivals?
Finger Timer ships an update every 16 months, and Cube Rivals every 3 days. Most recently, Finger Timer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Cube Rivals on September 20, 2026.

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