# WatchTime vs Lugs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lugs at 67% against WatchTime's 16%. Lugs also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). WatchTime's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WatchTime sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months and Lugs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lugs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of WatchTime's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lugs's.

WatchTime ships an update every 6 months, Lugs every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchTime | Lugs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchtime/id377004669/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lugs-watch-collection-tracker/id6759225884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 108 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Ebner Media Group GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/366449455) | [Ovidiu-Cristian Damian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877533053) |

## 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


### Lugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lugs-watch-collection-tracker/id6759225884)

Manage your watch collection with this privacy-focused app. Track wear, value, service history, and accuracy for each timepiece. Includes a wishlist and export options for your data.

**Highlights:** Add and manage unlimited watches, Track wear history and streaks, Monitor watch value and ownership, Log service history and set reminders, Create and manage a wishlist, Export data as PDF, JSON, or CSV

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchTime free?

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

### Is Lugs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WatchTime or Lugs?

Lugs is rated higher. WatchTime averages 3.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Lugs averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do WatchTime or Lugs have ads?

Neither WatchTime nor Lugs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchTime or Lugs?

WatchTime ships an update every 6 months, and Lugs every 5 days. Most recently, WatchTime was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lugs on October 31, 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.*