Emerald Chronometer vs Chronometer and Countdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Emerald Chronometer
Experience highly detailed mechanical watch faces with advanced astronomical and clock complications. Track celestial events, manage time with precision, and explore historical and future dates with interactive displays. Optimized for iPhone and iPod touch.
- Accurate astronomical data (4000 BCE - 2800 CE)
- Sun, Moon, and planet rise/set times
- Mechanical display of Moon phases
- Precise local and UTC time
- Chronograph with split timer
- World-time and calendar watches
- Interactive time-travel simulation
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These models of high-end mechanical watch faces contain many of the most complex "complications" found in real watches, plus refinements found nowhere else. All displays maintain the look and feel of real mechanical objects, but with the time and location accuracy of the iPhone. NOTE: This app (Emerald Chronometer) is optimized for the iPhone and iPod touch. Please also see Emerald Chronometer HD, a separate product optimized for the iPad. Astronomy features: - Highly accurate data from 4000 BCE to 2800 CE - Times of rise and set for the Sun, the Moon, and the 5 classical planets - The correct shape and orientation of the Moon in all phases but still using a mechanical display - Relative positions of the Sun, Moon, 6 planets and the constellations of the zodiac - "Compass functions" show the elevation and azimuth of the Sun, the Moon, and the 5 planets - The Equation of Time, solar time and sidereal time - Eclipse predictor (lunar node indicators and separation indicator) - User settable geographic location and timezone using an 80,000 city database - A unique face showing the rise and set times of all 5 classical planets plus the Sun and the Moon at once Clock features: - Day/date/month/year indicators, using mechanical wheels - Local and UTC time - Chronograph (stopwatch) with split timer, 1/10 sec accuracy - Alarm clock and interval timer; notifications are delivered in iOS 4 if the app is not running** - World-time watch with 24-city ring on one side and 4 subdials on the other - Calendar watch with rotating wheels showing a full month at a time - Most watches with 1/5 sec or 1/10 sec precision - Synchronized with standard atomic clocks via NTP There are 16 watches in all, with 27 total watch faces (including front and back sides). A setting is available to allow the display to stay on only when plugged in. Play with the watches by tapping on the crown and moving the hands, or press and hold on a date window to zoom through time to see the effect on the heavens. Then just use them to show you when it's time for a break. A complete description of each application feature can be found in the built-in Help screens and on the Emerald Sequoia LLC Web Site, which also includes a demo movie. A developer's blog may also be found at http://emeraldsequoia.com/esblog/ . If you are having any trouble with the application whatsoever, please see our FAQ on the support page listed below and then contact us through that page if your problem is not resolved. We take pride in responding promptly to all support email requests. **NTP accuracy is not guaranteed for alarm delivery if the app is not running. (NTP requires Internet access. Like all apps Emerald Chronometer can not change the device's internal clock.)
Chronometer and Countdown
This utility app transforms your device into a precise stopwatch and countdown timer. It's ideal for timing sporting events, athletic training, or any situation requiring accurate time measurement. The app allows simultaneous operation of both stopwatch and countdown functions.
- Simultaneous stopwatch and countdown
- Chronometer functionality
- Interruption and resumption of stopwatch
- Lap timing for sequential events
- Manually adjustable countdown via numeric keypad
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“Chronometer and Countdown” turns your iPhone / iTouch into a stopwatch and/or countdown timer. Useful in sporting competitions or during athletic training to measure athletic performance, in motor racing and wherever it is necessary to use a stopwatch and/or countdown. Features: - The stopwatch and the countdown can be executed together - Chronometer - Interruption and resumption of the stopwatch counting - "Lap" for measuring the arrival of two subsequent events - Countdown time adjustable manually (using the numeric keypad of the device)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Emerald Chronometer at Free against Chronometer and Countdown's $0.99. Emerald Chronometer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (105 vs 1). On in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Emerald Chronometer is free to download; Chronometer and Countdown costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Emerald Chronometer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emerald Chronometer has 105 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Emerald Chronometer ships an update every 22 months, Chronometer and Countdown every 56 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Emerald Chronometer | Chronometer and Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (105 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months — better | Every 56 months |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 311 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scapa Flow, LLC | Gianluca Natalini |
Customer experience
Emerald Chronometer
Chronometer and Countdown
In-app purchases
Emerald Chronometer
No in-app purchases
Chronometer and Countdown
No in-app purchases
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