# Clock Wave vs Timegrapher

The clearest difference is price: Timegrapher at Free against Clock Wave's $1.99. Clock Wave's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Timegrapher is free to download; Clock Wave costs $1.99 up front. Timegrapher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Clock Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clock Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock Wave has 248 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Clock Wave's written reviews are positive against 55% of Timegrapher's.

Clock Wave ships an update every 2 months, Timegrapher every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock Wave | Timegrapher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-wave/id1073576068/reviews)** | [2.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timegrapher-watch-accuracy/id6450460771/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **248** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [震 任](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073576067) | [Attila Lelko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693385247) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-wave/id1073576068)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Calibrate your radio-controlled watch or clock using your iPhone or iPad. Simply tap 'Transmit' and place your device near your watch to automatically sync the accurate time.

**Highlights:** Calibrate radio-controlled watches/clocks, Transmit accurate time automatically, Supports 5 major global time signal stations, Manual station selection for compatibility, Automatic time signal transmission

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Syncs watches quickly
- 💡 Clever solution for remote areas
- 👍 Reliable and consistent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for some watches
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or failures

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
- Incorrect time zone adjustments

**Requested features**

- Ability to transmit signal automatically
- Support for more watch brands/models
- Improved volume/signal strength control


### Timegrapher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timegrapher-watch-accuracy/id6450460771)

This application uses your device's microphone to measure the accuracy of mechanical watches. It detects ticking sounds to analyze beat rate, beat error, and amplitude, displaying results in real-time and over time.

**Highlights:** Detect BPH, Measure Beat rate, Measure Beat error, Measure Amplitude, Set Lift angle, Real-time sound display, Accuracy over time display

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock full | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great for some
- 🎯 Accurate for some users
- 💰 Good value for money (paid features)
- 💡 Useful for watch regulation
- 🎧 Works better with external mic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Doesn't work for many
- 💸 Requires payment for full functionality
- ❓ Scam accusations
- 📱 Inconsistent readings
- 🚫 No readings at all

**Reported bugs**

- Does not detect ticking
- Does not work at all
- Requires payment to function
- Inaccurate readings
- Unskippable pop-ups

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode
- Keep screen on during use
- Ability to save data per watch
- Improve visual design
- Lower price for Pro version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock Wave free?

Clock Wave costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timegrapher free?

Timegrapher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clock Wave or Timegrapher?

Clock Wave is rated higher. Clock Wave averages 4.7 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while Timegrapher averages 2.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do Clock Wave or Timegrapher have ads?

Neither Clock Wave nor Timegrapher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clock Wave or Timegrapher?

Clock Wave ships an update every 2 months, and Timegrapher every 8 months. Most recently, Clock Wave was updated on October 19, 2026 and Timegrapher on October 17, 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.*