# WatchCharts vs CHRONEXT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CHRONEXT at 81% against WatchCharts's 27%. CHRONEXT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). WatchCharts's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WatchCharts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month. CHRONEXT asks for nothing beyond the download.

CHRONEXT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WatchCharts has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of WatchCharts's written reviews are positive against 81% of CHRONEXT's.

WatchCharts ships an update every 3 weeks, CHRONEXT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchCharts | CHRONEXT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchcharts/id1539580724/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronext/id1585964281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WatchEnthusiasts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704398517) | [CHRONEXT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802902436) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchCharts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchcharts/id1539580724)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Discover your next timepiece with a comprehensive marketplace and live market data for thousands of watch models. Save searches to get notified of new listings and research pricing for a vast collection of watches across numerous brands.

**Highlights:** Browse watch marketplace, Save searches and get notifications, Research watch prices, Live market information, Thousands of watch models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enthusiast Plan - Monthly | $39.00 | per month |
| Insider Plan - Monthly | $119.00 | per month |
| Professional Plan - Monthly | $199.00 | per month |
| Enthusiast Plan - Annual | $229.00 | per year |
| Enthusiast Plan - Annual | $229.00 | per year |
| Insider Plan - Annual | $709.00 | per year |
| Insider Plan - Annual | $709.00 | per year |
| Professional Plan - Annual | $1000.00 | per year |
| Professional Plan - Annual | $1000.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Incredibly useful app
- 💡 Equal to Chrono24 with more analytical offerings
- 🚀 Top rate coverage of the watch market

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and shutdowns
- 🐛 Unstable and unusable after updates
- 🐛 Search function effectively broken
- 🐛 Unable to login or create account
- 🐛 Saved search notifications not working

**Reported bugs**

- Shutting down when searching
- Blank screen on opening the app
- Logging out constantly after updates
- Unable to paste passwords
- Cannot label prices from high to low or items from old to new

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Sort and filter by price and deal rating


### CHRONEXT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronext/id1585964281)

Explore, buy, and sell luxury watches with ease. This app offers a curated selection, expert guidance, and handles all logistics like inspection and authentication. Manage your collection and discover the latest trends in the world of horology.

**Highlights:** Explore wide selection of luxury watches, Buy ideal watches with guided suggestions, Sell watches to a global market, Discover investment and pre-owned trends, 17-step authentication process, Manage watch collection in digital vault

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchCharts free?

WatchCharts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CHRONEXT free?

CHRONEXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WatchCharts or CHRONEXT?

CHRONEXT is rated higher. WatchCharts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while CHRONEXT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WatchCharts or CHRONEXT have ads?

Neither WatchCharts nor CHRONEXT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchCharts or CHRONEXT?

WatchCharts ships an update every 3 weeks, and CHRONEXT every 6 weeks. Most recently, WatchCharts was updated on September 24, 2026 and CHRONEXT on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*