AtomicClock vs Timegrapher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AtomicClock
This app displays the exact current time synchronized with NTP servers, offering a customizable clock view for precise time checks. It's ideal for setting watches, verifying timestamps, or comparing local and network time.
- Precise time from NTP servers
- Customizable clock faces
- Select or add time servers
- Local and UTC views
- 12/24 hour modes
- Customizable time format
- Acoustic ticking
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Check precise NTP reference time at a glance. AtomicClock helps you set watches, wall clocks, cameras, and other devices, compare local time with UTC, and follow moments when every second matters. Clear analog and digital time AtomicClock displays current time from NTP servers that reference atomic clocks. Choose a predefined server or add your own, then view local or UTC time in a clean analog or digital clock. Customize your reference clock • Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time • Customize the time format • Choose from multiple clock faces and hands • Use a smooth, fluid second hand • Add acoustic ticking or the Greenwich Time Signal • Tap the screen to hide information and controls, freeze the display, or mute ticking Details for precise time checks View technical NTP information, including round-trip time and server stratum. Whether you are checking a timestamp, preparing a camera, aligning a wall clock, or setting a watch by hand, the seconds remain clear and easy to follow. AtomicClock is free to use. AtomicClock Pro is available as a one-time purchase with no subscription. It unlocks your preferred clock face, hands, and font, removes ads, and includes upcoming Pro features. AtomicClock displays NTP reference time for comparison and does not change your device’s system time. Results can vary with the selected server, network conditions, and device behavior.
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.
- Detect BPH
- Measure Beat rate
- Measure Beat error
- Measure Amplitude
- Set Lift angle
- Real-time sound display
- Accuracy over time display
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AtomicClock at 4.8 against Timegrapher's 2.8. AtomicClock also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 55%). Timegrapher's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. AtomicClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timegrapher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AtomicClock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AtomicClock has 5.6K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of AtomicClock's written reviews are positive against 55% of Timegrapher's.
AtomicClock ships an update monthly, Timegrapher every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AtomicClock | Timegrapher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.6K ratings) — better | 2.8 (46 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews — better | 55.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K — better | 46 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timo Partl | Attila Lelko |
Customer experience
AtomicClock
Timegrapher
User reviews
AtomicClock
From 5.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate time
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Precise to the second
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for setting watches
Room to improve
- 🐛 Server connection issues
- 🔍 Limited time zone options
- 💰 Ads diminish clock view
- 🔍 Lacks some advanced features
- 🔍 Redundant for some users
Timegrapher
From 46 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great for some
- 🎯 Accurate for some users
- 💰 Good value for money (paid features)
- 💡 Useful for watch regulation
- 🎧 Works better with external mic
Room to improve
- 😞 Doesn't work for many
- 💸 Requires payment for full functionality
- ❓ Scam accusations
- 📱 Inconsistent readings
- 🚫 No readings at all
Bugs and requests
AtomicClock
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain iOS versions
- Occasional freezing of hands
- Countdown timer sound not working
Requested features
5 requests- Add GMT/dual time display
- Implement widget support
- Add different second hand sounds
- Allow setting background color to match watch
- Include alarm/timer functionality
Timegrapher
Reported bugs
9 issues- Does not detect ticking
- Does not work at all
- Requires payment to function
- Inaccurate readings
- Unskippable pop-ups
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- 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
AtomicClock
- Lifetime Pro Version$6.99
Timegrapher
- Unlock full$5.99
Questions
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