WatchThisCube

Name: WatchThisCube
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)
Author: Aaron Brannan

A Puzzle Timer For Your Wrist

Free · In‑App Purchases

12 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Utilities
Developer

Aaron Brannan
Language

EN
English
Size

7.8
MB

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!

Ratings & Reviews

5.0

out of 5

12 Ratings

Great timer
03/17/2023

Ethan Waite
Much than the default stopwatch app for cubing. Would like to see a feature where you can start/stop the timer totally hands-free with the accelerometer/gyroscope by placing your hands on the table and then stop it by hitting the table again. You could do this by checking for a certain window of low accelerometer/tilt readings to enter the start window, trigger the start when the watch starts moving again, and then check for low tilt/high G force to stop the timer. Then have a setting in-app to tune sensitivity thresholds (on both the start and stop side). That would make it REALLY stand out and is a feature I would try coding myself if I had the time.
Great timer
03/17/2023

Ethan Waite

Much than the default stopwatch app for cubing. Would like to see a feature where you can start/stop the timer totally hands-free with the accelerometer/gyroscope by placing your hands on the table and then stop it by hitting the table again. You could do this by checking for a certain window of low accelerometer/tilt readings to enter the start window, trigger the start when the watch starts moving again, and then check for low tilt/high G force to stop the timer. Then have a setting in-app to tune sensitivity thresholds (on both the start and stop side). That would make it REALLY stand out and is a feature I would try coding myself if I had the time.
Amazing App
Feb 9

Pixilized
Previously, the app froze every time I used it. I contacted the developer and he quickly and promptly patched it. I’ve used the app a bunch of times since then, and it’s very useful. 5/5, would recommend!

Developer Response
I’m sorry to hear this is happening! Make sure your watch is up to date and restart it, and also reinstall the app from both the watch and iPhone as well. I’ve not had any reports of this or experienced this at all in any of my testing. Please email some more details at aabrannan@icloud.com if it continues after these steps. I definitely want to dig into this!Edit: Glad to hear it is working now and you are enjoying it! Thank you for changing your review!
Amazing App
Feb 9

Pixilized

Previously, the app froze every time I used it. I contacted the developer and he quickly and promptly patched it. I’ve used the app a bunch of times since then, and it’s very useful. 5/5, would recommend!
Developer Response Feb 9
I’m sorry to hear this is happening! Make sure your watch is up to date and restart it, and also reinstall the app from both the watch and iPhone as well. I’ve not had any reports of this or experienced this at all in any of my testing. Please email some more details at aabrannan@icloud.com if it continues after these steps. I definitely want to dig into this!Edit: Glad to hear it is working now and you are enjoying it! Thank you for changing your review!
Easy to use, motivates me to actually time my solves.
11/03/2024

Manicube
I’m a fairly casual cuber, and don’t often time my solves, but the ease of use of this app and the intuitive UI has motivated me to start timing, and improving my times. I’ve been practicing my 5x5 a lot recently, and trying to get a consistent sub-5 mins for months now, and the availability of always having a reliable timer right in my wrist is something I didn’t know I needed. Now all I have to do is screenshot the times during each session and write them down when I get a chance.The only critique I have about this brilliant app, is that I’ve noticed the averaging of times is somehow way off at times. For instance, trying it out for 3x3 times as a baseline, only two times were recorded-1:06.12 and 53.82, and somehow the app calculated an average of 1:56.42 when it should be 59.97. I can’t for the life of me figure out how it came to that conclusion, but I have a screenshot if the Dev would like to reach out.

Developer Response
Thank you so much for your review! It truly means the world! I am super happy to hear it is improving your cubing, and I wish you the best on getting those times down!I am sorry to hear about the issue with the times averaging incorrectly! Definitely something I’ll be digging into after this! Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
Easy to use, motivates me to actually time my solves.
11/03/2024

Manicube

I’m a fairly casual cuber, and don’t often time my solves, but the ease of use of this app and the intuitive UI has motivated me to start timing, and improving my times. I’ve been practicing my 5x5 a lot recently, and trying to get a consistent sub-5 mins for months now, and the availability of always having a reliable timer right in my wrist is something I didn’t know I needed. Now all I have to do is screenshot the times during each session and write them down when I get a chance.The only critique I have about this brilliant app, is that I’ve noticed the averaging of times is somehow way off at times. For instance, trying it out for 3x3 times as a baseline, only two times were recorded-1:06.12 and 53.82, and somehow the app calculated an average of 1:56.42 when it should be 59.97. I can’t for the life of me figure out how it came to that conclusion, but I have a screenshot if the Dev would like to reach out.
Developer Response 11/05/2024
Thank you so much for your review! It truly means the world! I am super happy to hear it is improving your cubing, and I wish you the best on getting those times down!I am sorry to hear about the issue with the times averaging incorrectly! Definitely something I’ll be digging into after this! Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

WatchThisCube has been fully updated to support watchOS 26! Additionally, there is now a slightly updated app icon, looks a little prettier but keeps the same vibes. Also fixed 2 issues: 1) Times weren't being saved without going to the list 2) Being unable to swipe away from the Timer page