# WatchTime vs Ω SCANNER

The clearest difference is rating: WatchTime at 3.1 against Ω SCANNER's 2.3. WatchTime also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Ω SCANNER's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (37% vs 17%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WatchTime sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. Ω SCANNER asks for nothing beyond the download.

WatchTime holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of WatchTime's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ω SCANNER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WatchTime ships an update every 6 months, Ω SCANNER every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchTime | Ω SCANNER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchtime/id377004669/reviews)** | [2.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner/id1104871235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **36.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ebner Media Group GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/366449455) | [OMEGA Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/386987783) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchtime/id377004669)

Access the leading watch magazine on your iPad with this app. Preview, organize, and purchase individual issues or subscribe for ongoing access. Enjoy enhanced multimedia content, offline reading, and a personal archive of your favorite watch content.

**Highlights:** Preview, organize, and purchase issues, Enhanced multimedia content (audio, video, galleries), Offline reading capabilities, Personal archive of purchased issues, iPad-optimized reading experience, Bookmarks and table of contents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WatchTime | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| WatchTime | $39.99 | per year |
| WatchTime June 2010 | $6.99 | one-time |
| WatchTime December 2010 | $6.99 | one-time |
| WatchTime February 2011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| WatchTime April 2011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| WatchTime August 2011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| WatchTime October 2011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| WatchTime June 2011 | $7.99 | one-time |
| WatchTime BUYERS GUIDE 2012 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great magazine content
- 👍 In-depth analysis
- 👍 Well-written articles
- 👍 Good information
- 👍 Beautiful magazine layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App does not work
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Poor customer service
- 🐛 Low resolution images

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes persistently
- App does not default to last page
- App is not optimized for mobile
- Cannot view magazines after purchase
- Not receiving latest issue

**Requested features**

- Higher resolution images
- Sync bookmarks across devices
- Remember last page viewed
- Subscription options
- Free digital access for print subscribers


### Ω SCANNER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner/id1104871235)

Scan your Master Chronometer certificate to instantly access your watch's detailed test results. Discover the 8 METAS tests and learn more about the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology. Connect directly to your MyOMEGA account for comprehensive watch data.

**Highlights:** Scan Master Chronometer Certificates, Access watch test results, Discover 8 METAS tests, Learn about METAS, Connect to MyOMEGA account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchTime free?

WatchTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ω SCANNER free?

Ω SCANNER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WatchTime or Ω SCANNER?

WatchTime is rated higher. WatchTime averages 3.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ω SCANNER averages 2.3 from 31 ratings.

### Do WatchTime or Ω SCANNER have ads?

Neither WatchTime nor Ω SCANNER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchTime or Ω SCANNER?

WatchTime ships an update every 6 months, and Ω SCANNER every 4 months. Most recently, WatchTime was updated on September 21, 2026 and Ω SCANNER on August 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*