The Broadcast vs ChronoTrader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Broadcast
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Notifications. · Be notified for new additions, price changes and when items are sold. Sign Up. · Easily create your account with your contact information to get access. Buy Watches Easily. · New stock added daily · Information in one place · Easy check out process. Pay in full or place a 10% deposit to hold the Watch · From adding watch to cart to checkout we will give a five-minute timer to complete order to allow all a chance. Stock. · All timepiece on the app are physical in hand pieces and no out of date stock will be left on the app. Filter. · Narrow down your selection by brands, year, materials and more. Check out. · Accept all major debit and credit cards. · Quick and secure checkout. · 5 minute check out timer from when you click “BUY” Collection And Delivery. · Next working day special delivery With Royal Mail (Insured) UK · Collection option available from In-Store
ChronoTrader
Discover and trade timepieces with a global community of collectors and dealers. Browse thousands of new and pre-owned watches, filter by detailed criteria, and receive alerts for matching listings. Easily sell your own watch with instant valuations and reach enthusiasts worldwide.
- Browse new & pre-owned watches
- Filter by brand, model, price, year
- Save searches and get alerts
- Create watch listings in minutes
- Get instant watch valuations
- Secure transactions with buyer/seller protection
- Verified dealers and transparent pricing
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Looking for your next timepiece? ChronoTrader makes it easy to buy and sell watches securely with collectors and dealers worldwide. FIND YOUR WATCH • Browse thousands of new & pre-owned watches • Filter by brand, model, price, year, and more • Save searches and get alerts when new listings match SELL YOUR WATCH • Create a listing in minutes • Get instant valuations to price confidently • Reach a global community of watch enthusiasts WHY CHRONOTRADER? • Trusted platform for watch collectors and traders • Secure transactions with buyer & seller protection • Verified dealers and transparent pricing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ChronoTrader at every 2 days against The Broadcast's every 5 months. The Broadcast's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Broadcast ships an update every 5 months, ChronoTrader every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Broadcast | ChronoTrader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BTJ Watches Limited | CHRONOTRADER LTD |
In-app purchases
The Broadcast
No in-app purchases
ChronoTrader
No in-app purchases









