Comparison

Stick Master vs SolveTime

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

Head to head
About

Stick Master

Turn your smartphone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control channels, volume, and navigate menus with a touchpad, joystick, and keyboard. Offers wide compatibility for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Smartphone TV remote
  • Wide compatibility
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Joystick control
  • Integrated keyboard
  • Channel and volume adjustment
Features
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Stick Master - Remote Control Transform your smartphone into a stylish remote for your TV with Stick Master! No more hunting for physical remotes—enjoy effortless control right from your pocket. Key Features: - Wide Compatibility:Easily manage and Samsung TVs. Switch channels, adjust the volume, and navigate menus with simplicity. - Touchpad & Joystick Functionality:Use your phone’s screen as a dynamic touchpad or joystick for smooth navigation. - Integrated Keyboard:Quickly type and select channels with the built-in keyboard for instant access. Simplify your TV control experience with Stick Master - Remote Control. Elevate your viewing convenience today! Upgrade to Premium: - No Ads and Limits - Unlimited Control - Touchpad / Keyboard Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription with a 3 days free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Subscription Options: - Weekly: $3.99 - Lifetime: $24.99 For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. With Stick Master, control experience will be easier and more enjoyable! Privacy Policy: https://stick-master.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-1251a2f92b8c804a96e6c1d4b48b41da Terms & Conditions: https://stick-master.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-1251a2f92b8c8062962cf05d9121c79a Support: https://stick-master.notion.site/Support-1251a2f92b8c806ea09dd9ee73ebaa55v

About

SolveTime

Features
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SolveTime is a fast, clean speedcubing timer built for real practice — no ads, no accounts, no clutter, and it works completely offline. Whether you are chasing a sub-10 3x3 or just learning to solve, SolveTime gives you everything you need to time solves the way competitions do. WCA-STYLE SCRAMBLES Get a fresh, notation-correct scramble for every solve. Supports 3x3, 2x2, 4x4, 5x5, Pyraminx and Skewb, with proper move lengths and no redundant turns. 15-SECOND INSPECTION Turn on official-style inspection with 8s and 12s cues. Go over 15 seconds and you get an automatic +2; over 17 seconds counts as a DNF — exactly like a real solve. HOLD-TO-START TIMING Press and hold, wait for green, release to go. Adjustable hold time and the option to hide the running time so you focus on the solve, not the clock. AVERAGES THAT MATTER Live ao5 and ao12, plus ao50, ao100, best single, session mean and standard deviation — all calculated with WCA trimming rules. Set +2 or DNF penalties on any solve. SESSIONS FOR EVERY EVENT Keep separate sessions per puzzle, review your full solve history with the scramble that produced each time, and delete solves you want to drop. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every solve stays on your device. No sign-in, no tracking, no network access, and no ads — ever. TRY IT FREE, THEN OWN IT SolveTime is free to download, and every feature is open for your first 14 days of practice. When the trial wraps up, a single one-time purchase (SolveTime Unlimited) keeps the timer, your sessions and your averages going for good. No subscription, nothing to renew. Your solves stay saved either way.

Screenshots

Stick Master4 screens
SolveTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SolveTime at none against Stick Master's shown. SolveTime also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Stick Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SolveTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stick Master ships an update every 3 months, SolveTime weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stick Master versus SolveTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStick MasterSolveTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (82 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiroslav CiubinidzeYoshifumi Sato

Bugs and requests

Stick Master

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App doesn't work
  • App asks to buy premium constantly
  • App debited money without use
  • App doesn't connect to TV
  • App shows ads even after payment
Show 4 more
  • Connection error when selecting TV
  • LG remote doesn't work
  • Failed to connect
  • No Russian language support

Requested features

2 requests
  • Need to connect when TV is off
  • Need to connect when phone is off

SolveTime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stick Master

Subscriptions1
  • Stick Master - Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Stick Master - Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

SolveTime

One-time1
  • SolveTime Unlimited$2.99

Questions

Is Stick Master free?
Stick Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SolveTime free?
SolveTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stick Master or SolveTime have ads?
Stick Master shows ads; SolveTime does not.
Which is updated more often, Stick Master or SolveTime?
Stick Master ships an update every 3 months, and SolveTime weekly. Most recently, Stick Master was updated on November 4, 2026 and SolveTime on November 10, 2026.

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