Comparison

Cube Timer vs Scrolletics

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

Head to head
About

Cube Timer

Features
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Cube Timer, the sleek and intuitive timer designed for speedcubers everyday use. With a distraction-free interface and precise timing, it’s the perfect tool to track your solves and improve your speed.

About

Scrolletics

Transform screen time addiction into fitness progress by earning app minutes through exercise. Use your phone's camera for automatic rep counting and track your workout streaks. Choose which apps to restrict and enjoy a privacy-focused experience.

Highlights
  • Earn app minutes by completing exercises
  • Automatic rep counting via phone camera
  • Pose detection for accurate rep validation
  • Supports push-ups, squats, jumping jacks, planks
  • Customizable exercise difficulty
  • Time bank system for earned minutes
  • Workout streak tracking and calendar
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Turn Your Screen Time Addiction Into Real Fitness Progress We all know the feeling: you pick up your phone to "quickly check" social media, then suddenly an hour has disappeared. Scrolletics changes this pattern with a simple system that actually works. Here's How It Works; Every exercise rep you complete earns you screen time minutes. The default is straightforward: complete one rep, get one minute to use on apps like Instagram, TikTok, or whatever steals your attention. You control which apps require earned minutes and which stay freely accessible. Want to make it more challenging? Adjust the difficulty settings. Require 2 reps per minute, or 5, or 10—whatever pushes you harder. Make time-based exercises like planks require 30 seconds per minute instead of the default 5. The choice is yours. Your phone's camera counts your reps automatically using advanced pose detection technology. No cheating, no manual logging. Just position your phone on the floor, start your workout, and watch the counter go up as you knock out real reps with proper form. Four Core Exercises; Push-ups, squats, jumping jacks, and planks. Each exercise includes setup instructions and form guidance so you're doing them correctly. The app watches your joints and body position in real-time to validate every single rep. The Time Bank System Every minute you earn goes into your time bank. Save up your minutes and unlock your restricted apps when you need them. Your unlocked time counts down in real-time once activated, so plan your scrolling sessions wisely. Check your balance anytime and end sessions early to save remaining time. Track Your Progress Watch your workout streak grow day by day. The calendar shows every workout you complete, and your streak counter keeps you motivated to maintain consistency. Miss a day? The grace period means one skip doesn't destroy your momentum—your streak stays intact if you worked out yesterday. Choose What Gets Restricted You decide which apps require earned time. Social media, games, entertainment apps, block whatever distracts you most. Everything else stays freely accessible because we're targeting your time wasters, not your entire phone. Built For Privacy All pose detection happens entirely on your device. No videos or images ever leave your phone. Your workout data stays yours. The camera only runs during active workouts, and you're in complete control. Why This Actually Works Most screen time apps just lecture you or lock you out completely. Scrolletics creates a tangible exchange: physical effort for digital access. You'll find yourself thinking "Is this scroll session worth 20 push-ups?" more often than you'd expect. That moment of consideration changes everything. The app doesn't judge how you spend your earned time. Watch TikTok for an hour if you want—but you'll have genuinely earned it through real exercise. This psychological shift makes all the difference. Free Trial + Subscription Required for Full Content Try Scrolletics free for 3 days with full access to all premium features. After your trial ends, a paid subscription is required to continue using those features. Your first workout takes less than five minutes. Position your phone, complete some reps, and immediately see your time bank grow. By tomorrow, you'll have started a streak worth protecting. By next week, you'll notice your scrolling habits changing naturally. Download Scrolletics and transform wasted screen time into fitness gains. Your future self will thank you. Privacy Policy - https://www.scrolletics.app/mobile/privacy Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cube Timer3 screens
Scrolletics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Timer at none against Scrolletics's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scrolletics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cube Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cube Timer versus Scrolletics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube TimerScrolletics
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamil ShehadehGikaizen

In-app purchases

None

Cube Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Scrolletics

Subscriptions2
  • Scrolletics Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Scrolletics Annual3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Cube Timer free?
Cube Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scrolletics free?
Scrolletics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cube Timer or Scrolletics have ads?
Neither Cube Timer nor Scrolletics shows ads.

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