Clockwork vs iHorology
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Measure accuracy using images
- Atomic clock synchronization
- Accuracy over time graphs
- Store detailed watch information
- Dark mode support
- Digital and analog atomic clock
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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
iHorology
This app simulates the functions of a mechanical watch on your phone or tablet. It offers a wide range of features found in real-world timepieces, including chronographs, calendars, and chiming functions. Experience the complexity of mechanical watches with customizable options.
- Chronograph functions (split, flyback, monopusher)
- Perpetual and annual calendars
- Minute repeaters and chiming features
- Customizable bezel options
- GMT, alarm, and moonphase complications
- Power reserve simulation
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iHorology is the world’s first (and best) mechanical watch for your phone / tablet. Experience all the functions of mechanical watches. Features include ► Chronographs - split, flyback, monopusher etc ► Perpetual / annual calendars ► Minute repeaters ► Bezel options - dive, tachymeter etc ► GMT, alarm, moonphase etc ► Custom beats, hacking, deadbeat seconds etc ► Power reserve - manual / unlimited ► Chiming features - minutes repeater, decimal minute repeater, striking time etc ► Analog alarm ► Choice of inaccuracy, with type of tourbillon etc Designed to be used as an actual mechanical watch on your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iHorology at none against Clockwork's 1. iHorology also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Clockwork's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Clockwork sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iHorology asks for nothing beyond the download.
Clockwork holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockwork has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Clockwork's written reviews are positive against 50% of iHorology's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Clockwork ships an update every 3 weeks, iHorology every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clockwork | iHorology |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (24 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 242 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appfred AS | Kaizen Writer |
Customer experience
Clockwork
iHorology
In-app purchases
Clockwork
- Clockwork Premium$5.99
iHorology
No in-app purchases








