Comparison

SwissConnect Analytics vs Timegrapher

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

Timegrapher

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
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What is Timegrapher? Timegrapher measures the accuracy of your mechanical watch. The app uses your device's microphone to detect the ticking of your watch. Features: Detect BPH Measure Beat rate Measure Beat error Measure Amplitude Set Lift angle Display beat noises real time (unlock, impulse and lock sounds) Display accuracy and beat error over time More features will be coming soon.

Screenshots

SwissConnect Analytics4 screens
Timegrapher3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timegrapher at 2.8 against SwissConnect Analytics's 2.0. Timegrapher also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 19%) and ratings volume (46 vs 7). SwissConnect Analytics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Timegrapher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SwissConnect Analytics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timegrapher holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timegrapher has 46 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of SwissConnect Analytics's written reviews are positive against 55% of Timegrapher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwissConnect Analytics ships an update every 3 weeks, Timegrapher every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SwissConnect Analytics versus Timegrapher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwissConnect AnalyticsTimegrapher
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (7 ratings)2.8 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews55.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings746 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManufacture Modules Technologies Sarl.Attila Lelko

Customer experience

SwissConnect Analytics

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

Timegrapher

All ratings44 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative52.3%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

SwissConnect Analytics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Timegrapher

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Does not detect ticking
  • Does not work at all
  • Requires payment to function
  • Inaccurate readings
  • Unskippable pop-ups
Show 4 more
  • App magnetizes watch
  • Does not work after paying for premium
  • Amplitude reported as 360
  • Inconsistent measurements

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

SwissConnect Analytics

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Timegrapher

One-time1
  • Unlock full$5.99

Questions

Is SwissConnect Analytics free?
SwissConnect Analytics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timegrapher free?
Timegrapher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SwissConnect Analytics or Timegrapher?
Timegrapher is rated higher. SwissConnect Analytics averages 2.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Timegrapher averages 2.8 from 46 ratings.
Do SwissConnect Analytics or Timegrapher have ads?
Neither SwissConnect Analytics nor Timegrapher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwissConnect Analytics or Timegrapher?
SwissConnect Analytics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timegrapher every 8 months. Most recently, SwissConnect Analytics was updated on October 24, 2026 and Timegrapher on October 27, 2026.

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