Comparison

SwissConnect Analytics vs iHorology

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

Head to head
About

SwissConnect Analytics

Measure the accuracy and precision of your mechanical watches with this app. It provides real-time audio waveform visualization and detailed charts of your timepiece's performance. Supports a wide range of watch frequencies and includes an auto-detect feature.

Highlights
  • Measure watch accuracy
  • Real-time oscilloscope waveform
  • Plotted results charts
  • Save measurement data
  • Support for multiple VPH frequencies
  • Automatic frequency detection
Features
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Measure. Analyse. Track. Measure the accuracy of your mechanical watches. In the past, only a watchmaker could measure the accuracy of a mechanical watch. With SwissConnect Analytics, it is now possible to measure the accuracy of your timepiece by yourself efficiently. Measure SwissConnect Analytics measures the accuracy of your mechanical watch. It measures the precision of mechanical watches, with an accuracy of at least ±0.2s/day. Visualize results An oscilloscope shows the audio waveform in real time. The result is plotted in a chart, which can be saved for later reference. Multiple Watches SwissConnect Analytics supports a wide range of frequencies, covering almost all mechanical watches available on the market: 14,400 VPH, 16,200 VPH, 18,000 VPH, 19,800 VPH, 21,600 VPH, 23,400 VPH, 25,200 VPH, 28,800 VPH, 36,000 VPH In case you don’t know your watch’s frequency, you may use frequency auto detect.

About

iHorology

This app simulates the functions of a mechanical watch on your phone or tablet. It offers a wide range of features found in real-world timepieces, including chronographs, calendars, and chiming functions. Experience the complexity of mechanical watches with customizable options.

Highlights
  • Chronograph functions (split, flyback, monopusher)
  • Perpetual and annual calendars
  • Minute repeaters and chiming features
  • Customizable bezel options
  • GMT, alarm, and moonphase complications
  • Power reserve simulation
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iHorology is the world’s first (and best) mechanical watch for your phone / tablet. Experience all the functions of mechanical watches. Features include ► Chronographs - split, flyback, monopusher etc ► Perpetual / annual calendars ► Minute repeaters ► Bezel options - dive, tachymeter etc ► GMT, alarm, moonphase etc ► Custom beats, hacking, deadbeat seconds etc ► Power reserve - manual / unlimited ► Chiming features - minutes repeater, decimal minute repeater, striking time etc ► Analog alarm ► Choice of inaccuracy, with type of tourbillon etc Designed to be used as an actual mechanical watch on your phone.

Screenshots

SwissConnect Analytics4 screens
iHorology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iHorology at 4.4 against SwissConnect Analytics's 2.0. iHorology also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 19%). SwissConnect Analytics's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iHorology holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of SwissConnect Analytics's written reviews are positive against 50% of iHorology's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwissConnect Analytics ships an update every 3 weeks, iHorology every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SwissConnect Analytics versus iHorology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwissConnect AnalyticsiHorology
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (7 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManufacture Modules Technologies Sarl.Kaizen Writer

Customer experience

SwissConnect Analytics

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative75.0%

iHorology

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SwissConnect Analytics

No in-app purchases

None

iHorology

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwissConnect Analytics free?
SwissConnect Analytics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iHorology free?
iHorology is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SwissConnect Analytics or iHorology?
iHorology is rated higher. SwissConnect Analytics averages 2.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while iHorology averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do SwissConnect Analytics or iHorology have ads?
Neither SwissConnect Analytics nor iHorology shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwissConnect Analytics or iHorology?
SwissConnect Analytics ships an update every 3 weeks, and iHorology every 2 months. Most recently, SwissConnect Analytics was updated on October 24, 2026 and iHorology on October 24, 2026.

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