Comparison

Watch Case vs Horologists

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

Head to head
About

Watch Case

Digitally catalog your watch collection with detailed information including dates, prices, history, and photos. Visualize your collection's value, origin, and style through insightful graphs and maps. Seamlessly manage your collection across iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

Highlights
  • Digital watch collection catalog
  • Detailed watch information (dates, prices, history)
  • Photo storage for watches
  • Collection value analysis
  • Graphs, charts, and map visualizations
  • Cross-device synchronization (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
Features
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Watch Case allows you to store your entire collection of watches in one place. No two pieces or collections are the same and Watch Case was designed to accommodate any and all information about watches you can imagine. Dates, prices, history, measurements, photos, services, warranties. You name it. Once your collection is up to date, Watch Case will help you understand the value of your collection, their origin, style and more through graphs, charts or a map. Watch Case works seamlessly on iPhones, iPads and Macs so you can edit your collection on any of your Apple devices. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://watchcase.app/privacy-policy/

About

Horologists

Discover, collect, and purchase timepieces from authorized retailers. Manage your personal watch collection, track market values, and connect with trusted retailers for offers and advice. Stay informed with industry news and events.

Highlights
  • Discover and wishlist watches
  • Purchase from authorized retailers
  • Manage personal watch collection
  • Track market values
  • Connect with retailers
  • Industry news and events
Features
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Your personal gateway to the world of watches. Horologists is the secure, intuitive app for discovering, collecting, and purchasing timepieces. All from authorized retailers. With Horologists, you can: - Explore and wishlist your favorite watches - Buy directly from authorized retailers - Manage your personal collection, including market values - Connect with your trusted retailer for offers and advice - Stay up to date with news, events, and watch industry media Built by industry veterans, Horologists blends expert curation with modern convenience, giving collectors and enthusiasts a smarter way to engage with timepieces.

Screenshots

Watch Case4 screens
Horologists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Horologists at 5.0 against Watch Case's 4.2. Horologists also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.6). Watch Case's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 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. Watch Case sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Horologists asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Horologists holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watch Case has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watch Case ships an update every 5 weeks, Horologists every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Watch Case versus Horologists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatch CaseHorologists
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal LichwaMalibu Technologies GmbH

Customer experience

Watch Case

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Horologists

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Watch Case

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Watch Case Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Watch Case + Blog Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$69.99
  • Unlock all features$150.00
None

Horologists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watch Case free?
Watch Case is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Horologists free?
Horologists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Watch Case or Horologists?
Horologists is rated higher. Watch Case averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Horologists averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Watch Case or Horologists have ads?
Neither Watch Case nor Horologists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watch Case or Horologists?
Watch Case ships an update every 5 weeks, and Horologists every 3 months. Most recently, Watch Case was updated on September 13, 2026 and Horologists on September 9, 2026.

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