Comparison

ClockMaster vs Pigeon Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ClockMaster

This app analyzes the ticking sound of mechanical pendulum clocks to determine their running rate and error. It's designed for accurate long-term measurements, allowing users to regulate clocks efficiently. Advanced features include printable reports and data export for in-depth analysis.

Highlights
  • Analyzes escapement ticking sound
  • Measures running rate in Beats Per Hour (B/H)
  • Reports error in Seconds Per Day (±S/D)
  • Supports long-term measurements
  • Generates printable PDF reports (Pro)
  • Exports raw data as .csv file (Pro)
Features
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>>> Check out the demo videos at ClockMasterApp.com ClockMaster is a clock timing software, in many ways similar to watch timegraphers, but specifically designed to work with mechanical pendulum clocks. The app analyzes the ticking sound of the escapement to determine the clock's running rate measured in Beats Per Hour (B/H). This rate is then compared to a specified Target Rate, and the Error is reported as Seconds Per Day fast or slow (±S/D). The speed of a mechanical pendulum clock is not constant, fluctuating with age and wear, spring tension and even temperature. The ClockMaster app was created with a focus on accurate long-term measurements where traditional timers often do not function very well. For the professional horologist or interested amateur, you can now test in the field — put the clock in exact beat and regulate the clock with just a few hours of testing. For increased rate accuracy and in depth investigation of clock movement's behavior, you can conduct long-term measurements for up to two weeks (ClockMaster Pro). Branded, printable PDF reports can be generated for each measurement, and the raw data exported as .csv file for graphing in a spreadsheet (ClockMaster Pro). ClockMaster Pro (in-app upgrade) provides these additional features: • Save and share branded, printable PDF reports for each measurement • Export raw measurement data as a .csv file for spreadsheet analysis • Conduct long-term measurements of up to two weeks

About

Pigeon Manager

Manage your pigeon breeding professionally and on the go with Germany's only app for breed pigeon fanciers. It includes a complete database of breed pigeons, allowing you to track breeding pairs, genetics, health, and exhibition results.

Highlights
  • Manage breeding pairs, ring numbers, and nesting cells
  • Access over 180 breed and color varieties
  • Utilize breeding timers and genetics calculators
  • Generate automatic pedigrees and health records
  • Document exhibition results and awards
  • Export data directly from iPhone
Features
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Pigeon Manager helps you organise your pedigree pigeon breeding in one place. Record your birds, plan broods and keep track of development, health and show results. • Manage breeding pairs, ring numbers and nest boxes • Select pigeon breeds and colour varieties • Document broods and young pigeons • Highlight promising birds and organise them in the printable Top birds list • Record the sex of young pigeons and keep track of your current flock • Keep pedigrees, health records and notes • Use the genetics calculator and financial overview • Record show results and print important overviews • Optionally sync your data with iCloud SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PREVIOUS PURCHASES The app is free to download. New users need Pigeon Manager Full Access to add or edit data. Both subscription options include the same features. Prices and available introductory offers are shown before purchase and may vary by country or region. Eligible new subscribers can try Full Access free for 14 days. After the trial, the selected paid subscription begins unless cancelled in time. The subscription renews automatically and can be managed or cancelled in Apple Account settings. After a subscription ends, existing data remains viewable and can be exported as a JSON file. Adding new records or editing data requires active Full Access again. Customers who purchased Pigeon Manager before the subscription transition retain their previously purchased features without a subscription. The previous purchase can be restored in the app. Privacy policy: https://robertstegmaier-dot.github.io/privacy-policy/ Terms of use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ClockMaster4 screens
Pigeon Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pigeon Manager at Free against ClockMaster's $49.99. Pigeon Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pigeon Manager is free to download; ClockMaster costs $49.99 up front. ClockMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pigeon Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClockMaster ships an update every 5 months, Pigeon Manager every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ClockMaster versus Pigeon Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockMasterPigeon Manager
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONYX AppsROBERT STEGMAIER

Bugs and requests

ClockMaster

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Data lost if app stops unexpectedly
  • iPhone notifications interrupt measurements
  • External mic option not available
  • App freezes after iOS upgrade
  • Screen touch points unresponsive
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  • Help section incomplete

Requested features

13 requests
  • Printable protocol like a timegrapher
  • Beat delta info on regulation screen
  • Option to manually restart measurement and append
  • Undocumented units in spreadsheet export
  • Include actual time in spreadsheet export
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  • Ability to set BPH to 480 for 400-day clocks
  • Plots for drift rate and periodic error within the app
  • Mic that works with the app
  • External mic option
  • More detailed graphs
  • Option to upgrade for $5 instead of $20
  • Better GUI and interface
  • Indication of which half of the cycle is longer/shorter

Pigeon Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ClockMaster

One-time1
  • ClockMaster Pro$29.99
None

Pigeon Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClockMaster free?
ClockMaster costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pigeon Manager free?
Pigeon Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClockMaster or Pigeon Manager have ads?
Neither ClockMaster nor Pigeon Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClockMaster or Pigeon Manager?
ClockMaster ships an update every 5 months, and Pigeon Manager every 3 days. Most recently, ClockMaster was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pigeon Manager on October 12, 2026.

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