Comparison

Timegrapher X vs Clockwork

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

Head to head
About

Timegrapher X

This app analyzes the ticking sound of mechanical watches to measure accuracy, beat error, and amplitude. It offers real-time waveform and detailed diagram displays, as well as long-term data logging for in-depth analysis. Pro features include PDF reports, CSV export, and extended testing durations.

Highlights
  • Mechanical watch sound analysis
  • Measures accuracy, beat error, amplitude
  • Real-time waveform display
  • Detailed diagram display
  • Long-term data logger
  • Save and share PDF reports (Pro)
  • Export data as CSV (Pro)
Features
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Timegrapher X analyzes the ticking sound of a mechanical watch to measure its accuracy rate, beat error, and amplitude. The app is specifically optimized to work with the Apple EarPods' headset microphone. Ideally, the headset microphone and the watch crown should be slightly pressed together, as this greatly improves the level of detail and diagram quality. The better the contact, the stronger the signal. https://timegrapher.app/ Timegrapher X consists of two separate modules (tabs): The "INSTANT" module shows how the watch is behaving in the short term, or "right now". It is very similar to a traditional timegrapher device, with the added benefits of a real-time waveform display and a high-detail diagram display. The "LONG TEST" module is a graphical data logger, which helps you observe the long-term behavior of a watch. Various chart indicators are available, such as average rate, moving rate history, rate drift over time, and more. Long-term measurements for up to 12 hours can be conducted for in-depth analysis of the watch being tested. Timegrapher X Pro (in-app upgrade) provides these additional features: • Save and share branded, printable PDF reports for each measurement • Export raw measurement data as a .csv file for spreadsheet analysis • Conduct long-term measurements for up to 120 hours For demo videos and documentation, please visit: https://timegrapher.app/

About

Clockwork

This app allows you to measure the accuracy of your watches using your phone's camera. It compares an image of your watch to an atomic clock to calculate its timekeeping offset. Track accuracy over time with graphs and store detailed watch information.

Highlights
  • Measure accuracy using images
  • Atomic clock synchronization
  • Accuracy over time graphs
  • Store detailed watch information
  • Dark mode support
  • Digital and analog atomic clock
Features
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Measure the accuracy of your watches today! Clockwork includes several useful features. You can store watch information, measure watch accuracy, and set your watch using a clock synchronized with atomic time. Check it out now! _MEASUREMENTS USING IMAGES_ Most other watch measurement apps require either third-party equipment or that you press a button at a specific time. Additional equipment is often expensive, and timing a button press is difficult to do precisely. Clockwork solves this by letting you take a picture of your watch and indicate the time shown in the image. We then synchronize the image capture time with atomic time before comparing it with the time shown on the watch to calculate an offset. Taking measurements over time provides a real-world view of your watch's accuracy. _GRAPHS_ Watch your measurements over time on a beautifully crafted graph. The graph shows how your watch's accuracy changes over time and offers several modes to help you understand its performance. _WHY MEASURE?_ Knowing the accuracy of your watch is interesting on its own, but it also has several practical uses. It can indicate when it is time for a service, and documented accuracy could increase resale value, especially for vintage watches. _STORE DETAILED INFORMATION_ In case of theft or accidents, it will always help to have your information stored in a secure place. _ATOMIC CLOCK, DARK MODE AND MUCH MORE!_ Clockwork includes an atomic clock in both digital and analog formats to help you set your watch as precisely as possible. Powerful settings such as Dark or Light mode, separate day and date formats, and different ways to sort your watches let you customize the app to your liking. // Appfred AS © 2026

Screenshots

Timegrapher X4 screens
Clockwork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Clockwork at Free against Timegrapher X's $29.99. Clockwork also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Timegrapher X's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 43%). On rating, 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

Clockwork is free to download; Timegrapher X costs $29.99 up front. Timegrapher X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Clockwork 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

Clockwork holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Timegrapher X's written reviews are positive against 43% of Clockwork's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timegrapher X ships an update every 2 months, Clockwork every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timegrapher X versus Clockwork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimegrapher XClockwork
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (23 ratings)4.4 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2324 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONYX AppsAppfred AS

Customer experience

Timegrapher X

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative23.3%

Clockwork

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative46.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timegrapher X

One-time1
  • Timegrapher X Pro$29.99
1 purchases

Clockwork

One-time1
  • Clockwork Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Timegrapher X free?
Timegrapher X costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Clockwork free?
Clockwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timegrapher X or Clockwork?
Clockwork is rated higher. Timegrapher X averages 4.2 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Clockwork averages 4.4 from 24 ratings.
Do Timegrapher X or Clockwork have ads?
Neither Timegrapher X nor Clockwork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timegrapher X or Clockwork?
Timegrapher X ships an update every 2 months, and Clockwork every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timegrapher X was updated on October 22, 2026 and Clockwork on October 19, 2026.

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