# WatchTime vs Watch Collector

The clearest difference is rating: Watch Collector at 5.0 against WatchTime's 3.1. Watch Collector also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). WatchTime's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WatchTime sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months and Watch Collector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Watch Collector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WatchTime has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WatchTime ships an update every 6 months, Watch Collector every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchTime | Watch Collector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchtime/id377004669/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-collector/id6508170960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ebner Media Group GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/366449455) | [Scott Andrews](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649052612) |

## 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


### Watch Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-collector/id6508170960)

Organize and manage your watch collection with detailed tracking of individual timepieces. Monitor watch value, accuracy, and usage patterns. Sync your collection across devices for a comprehensive overview.

**Highlights:** Track watch collection details, Sync collection across iOS devices, Monitor current watch value, Track watch accuracy and performance, Log watch usage patterns, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchTime free?

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

### Is Watch Collector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WatchTime or Watch Collector?

Watch Collector is rated higher. WatchTime averages 3.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Watch Collector averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WatchTime or Watch Collector have ads?

Neither WatchTime nor Watch Collector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchTime or Watch Collector?

WatchTime ships an update every 6 months, and Watch Collector every 5 days. Most recently, WatchTime was updated on October 28, 2026 and Watch Collector on October 24, 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.*