Comparison

AtomicClock vs Timegrapher

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

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

AtomicClock4 screens
Timegrapher3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AtomicClock ships an update monthly, Timegrapher every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AtomicClock versus Timegrapher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtomicClockTimegrapher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.6K ratings) — better2.8 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews — better55.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K — better46
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimo PartlAttila Lelko

Customer experience

AtomicClock

All ratings5,568 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.4%

Timegrapher

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

User reviews

AtomicClock

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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
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

1 purchases

AtomicClock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Version$6.99
1 purchases

Timegrapher

One-time1
  • Unlock full$5.99

Questions

Is AtomicClock free?
AtomicClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timegrapher free?
Timegrapher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AtomicClock or Timegrapher?
AtomicClock is rated higher. AtomicClock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Timegrapher averages 2.8 from 46 ratings.
Do AtomicClock or Timegrapher have ads?
AtomicClock shows ads; Timegrapher does not.
Which is updated more often, AtomicClock or Timegrapher?
AtomicClock ships an update monthly, and Timegrapher every 8 months. Most recently, AtomicClock was updated on October 19, 2026 and Timegrapher on October 21, 2026.

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