Cronica vs Haptic Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cronica
This app helps movie and TV enthusiasts track their favorite shows and movies. It offers episode tracking, release notifications, and a trailer showcase. Discover new titles and find where to stream content.
- Track upcoming episodes
- Mark episodes as watched
- Receive release notifications
- Watch trailers
- Find streaming providers
- Discover new titles
- iCloud sync across devices
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Introducing Cronica — a sleek, minimalist watchlist for movies and TV shows. Track what you watch, never lose your place, and stay ready for what’s next — across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Whether you’re a binge-watcher or a casual viewer, Cronica keeps your library organized and your next episode one tap away. Cronica Features: Up Next: Stay Ahead of Your Shows See the next episodes of your series on Home and jump back in without hunting for where you left off. Mark as Watched: Stay on Top of Your Progress Mark movies and episodes watched as you go, with progress that syncs with your watchlist. Release Notifications: Be the First to Know Get notified when titles on your watchlist are released or when new episodes drop — so you don’t miss the premiere. iCloud Sync: Your Data, Your Way Your watchlist, ratings, notes, and preferences stay on your devices and can sync privately via iCloud across Apple devices. Siri & Shortcuts: Hands-Free Control Add titles, mark watched, check Up Next, open Search, and more with Siri and the Shortcuts app (up to 10 App Shortcuts). Widgets & Controls Glance at Up Next or trending titles from Home Screen widgets, and use Control Center where available. Share & Discover Links Add from IMDb, Letterboxd, TMDb, JustWatch, and more via Share Sheet or Shortcuts — and share cronica.watch links that open in the app or on the web. Trailers & Details: Preview Before You Watch Watch trailers and browse cast, seasons, and details so you can decide before you press play. Watch Providers: Find Where It’s Streaming See where titles are available to stream, powered by JustWatch data via TMDb — filter by your preferred services. Custom Lists, Filters & Personalization Build custom lists, filter and sort your watchlist, pick an accent color, and tailor Home to how you watch. Optional Library Sync Connect SIMKL or TMDb account sync if you want — Cronica never requires an account of its own. Disclaimer: Cronica is not a streaming service. Movie and TV data from TMDb. This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. Watch provider data is provided by JustWatch via TMDb.
Haptic Metronome
This wearable metronome provides silent, haptic feedback for musical practice or timing. Feel each beat as a tap on your wrist, with adjustable tempo and time signatures. It's designed for discreet use without sound.
- Silent haptic beat feedback
- Adjustable tempo (40-220 BPM)
- Multiple time signatures
- Visual beat indicator
- Works with Silent Mode
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Haptic Metronome turns your Apple Watch into a silent, wearable metronome. Feel each beat as a tap on your wrist — ideal for practicing instruments, vocal exercises, or keeping time without disturbing anyone around you. Features: • Tempo range from 40 to 220 BPM • Adjust BPM instantly with the Digital Crown • Time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, and 6/4 • Visual beat indicator with pulse animation • Works best in Silent Mode for haptic-only feedback No cables. No headphones. Just a tap on your wrist.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cronica at 81% against Haptic Metronome's 0%. Cronica also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). Haptic Metronome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Cronica sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Haptic Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cronica holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cronica has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Cronica's written reviews are positive against 0% of Haptic Metronome's.
Cronica ships an update weekly, Haptic Metronome every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cronica | Haptic Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (18 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Egger & Co | Nikolay Vysochin |
Customer experience
Cronica
Haptic Metronome
In-app purchases
Cronica
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Huge Tip$19.99
Haptic Metronome
No in-app purchases









