Comparison

Clockwork vs TickTracer

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

TickTracer

Log and analyze the accuracy of your mechanical watches with this tool. Easily record daily deviations, add photos for precision, and view detailed statistics and trends. Manage your entire collection and share your data.

Highlights
  • Daily accuracy logging
  • Photo-assisted entry
  • Smart reminders
  • Detailed statistics and charts
  • Export to PDF and image
  • iCloud sync
  • Multiple watch management
Features
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TickTracer is the essential companion for mechanical watch enthusiasts who want to know — precisely — how their timepieces perform in the real world. Whether you wear a single favorite or manage a full collection, TickTracer turns scattered observations into clear, beautiful data. Compare your watch to a reference time, log the deviation in seconds, and let the trends reveal themselves over days and weeks. WHY TICKTRACER • Built for real wrist time, not lab conditions — see how your watch actually runs, day after day. • A clean, fast interface designed around clarity, with charts that make sense at a glance. • A timegrapher in your pocket — measure rate, beat error and amplitude across positions, right from your iPhone. KEY FEATURES • Daily accuracy logging — record deviations and analyze performance over time. • Photo-assisted entry — capture the dial for faster, more precise readings. • Built-in timegrapher — rate, beat error and amplitude with a clear per-position health score. • Detailed statistics — visualize trends, averages and stability with elegant charts. • Smart reminders — get notified when it's time to take a measurement. • Export to PDF and image — share your results in a tap. • iCloud sync — your collection, always up to date across iPhone and iPad. • Home Screen widgets — check your watch's status at a glance. • Multiple watches — keep your whole collection organized and on track. FREE & PREMIUM Start for free with one watch and a set of measurements to see how TickTracer works. Premium unlocks everything: unlimited watches and measurements, photo-assisted entry, the full timegrapher and all advanced analytics — with a 3-day free trial. Track it. Understand it. Trust it.

Screenshots

Clockwork4 screens
TickTracer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Clockwork and TickTracer both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of TickTracer's written reviews are positive against 43% of Clockwork's. TickTracer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Clockwork sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TickTracer 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 — 24 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Clockwork's written reviews are positive against 75% of TickTracer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clockwork ships an update every 3 weeks, TickTracer every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Clockwork versus TickTracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockworkTickTracer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (24 ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppfred ASMaxime CHEVALIER

Customer experience

Clockwork

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

TickTracer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clockwork

One-time1
  • Clockwork Premium$5.99
1 purchases

TickTracer

One-time1
  • TickTracer Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Clockwork free?
Clockwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TickTracer free?
TickTracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clockwork or TickTracer?
Clockwork is rated higher. Clockwork averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while TickTracer averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Clockwork or TickTracer have ads?
Neither Clockwork nor TickTracer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clockwork or TickTracer?
Clockwork ships an update every 3 weeks, and TickTracer every 3 days. Most recently, Clockwork was updated on October 24, 2026 and TickTracer on October 24, 2026.

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