iHorology vs fileSplit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
fileSplit
Organize and back up files by dragging them or entire folders. Enjoy multitasking by viewing media files while reading documents or images. Compare various file types with an adjustable splitter.
- Drag and drop file organization
- Multitask with two file apps
- View media while reading documents
- Compare various file types
- Adjustable screen splitter
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Organise/back up files quickly just by dragging multiple files or the whole folder. Multitasking between 2 files apps: Watching video [mp4, mov] or listening to mp3/m4a while reading PDF article or looking at photo, text or other file Compare between various kind of file such as PDF, Images, TXT, HTML, etc Adjustable splitter. No Ads HOW TO USE: Hold and drag the line splitter to adjust upper and lower screen. Files currently supported to view : PDF, Image[png, jpg, bmp, gif], txt, mov, qt, mp4, m4a, mp3, can, wav, xls, xlsx, csv, doc, docx, webarchive, html, htm, xml, js, py, swift, etc Only certain type of OTG external USB drive might work, like third party USB flash drive connected to lightning Camera Adapter, It would be detected as drive. Some files might not be visible but would cover more files and improved the features on the next version.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iHorology at Free against fileSplit's $0.99. iHorology also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). fileSplit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
iHorology is free to download; fileSplit costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
fileSplit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHorology has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
iHorology ships an update every 2 months, fileSplit every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | iHorology | fileSplit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kaizen Writer | MARLENE IGARASHI |
Customer experience
iHorology
fileSplit
In-app purchases
iHorology
No in-app purchases
fileSplit
No in-app purchases
Questions
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