Comparison

Clockwork vs Watch Spring

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

Head to head
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

About

Watch Spring

Track the accuracy and wear of your mechanical watches. Analyze trends with charts, log service history, and keep notes on watch details. See how your collection performs over time and manage your ownership history.

Highlights
  • Accuracy tracking and trend charts
  • Wear calendar and statistics
  • Watch collection summary cards
  • Service and repair logging
  • Ownership history timeline
  • Time-setting clock
  • CSV import/export
Features
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Track. Analyse. Enjoy.  Track mechanical watch accuracy and see drift over time. Log quick time-points, visualise trends with simple charts, keep notes about watch details, track service history, and balance your wrist time across your collection. Why it’s useful • Understand seconds-per-day accuracy and long-term behaviour • Spot issues after knocks or before/after a service • See which watches get the most wear • Keep track of key facts about your watches in one place Features • Accuracy charts & trend • Wear calendar & statistics • Watch collection summary shown as info cards; for a quick snapshot of key facts • Log servicing and repairs with notes and dates; see the before/after impact on accuracy • View your watch ownership history timeline • Time-setting clock (seconds-accurate) • Daily reminders • Import/Export CSV; share charts • iPhone-native, no ads, data stays on device How it works 1. Press and hold on the on-screen clock 2. When your watch matches the time, lift your finger 3. Watch Spring logs the time-point, updates charts, and marks your wear

Screenshots

Clockwork4 screens
Watch Spring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Watch Spring at 100% against Clockwork's 43%. Watch Spring also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Clockwork's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (24 vs 3). On update cadence, 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

Clockwork is free to download; Watch Spring costs $3.99 up front. Clockwork sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Watch Spring asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Watch Spring holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockwork has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Clockwork's written reviews are positive against 100% of Watch Spring's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clockwork ships an update every 3 weeks, Watch Spring fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Clockwork versus Watch Spring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockworkWatch Spring
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.4 (24 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB12 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAppfred ASSimon Greig

Customer experience

Clockwork

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

Watch Spring

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clockwork

One-time1
  • Clockwork Premium$5.99
None

Watch Spring

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clockwork free?
Clockwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watch Spring free?
Watch Spring costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clockwork or Watch Spring?
Watch Spring is rated higher. Clockwork averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Watch Spring averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Clockwork or Watch Spring have ads?
Neither Clockwork nor Watch Spring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clockwork or Watch Spring?
Clockwork ships an update every 3 weeks, and Watch Spring fortnightly. Most recently, Clockwork was updated on October 11, 2026 and Watch Spring on October 14, 2026.

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