Comparison

Watch Tracker vs Oscillo

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

Head to head
About

Watch Tracker

Easily track your wristwatch's accuracy against an atomic clock. This app measures and records time differences, displaying detailed graphs of your watch's performance. It's designed to be more accurate and simpler than traditional methods.

Highlights
  • Tracks wristwatch accuracy
  • Synchronizes with atomic clock
  • Measures and records time differences
  • Displays data graphs
  • Tracks multiple watches
  • Exports data to CSV
Features
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Watch Tracker is a revolutionary app for tracking the accuracy of a wristwatch. It's dramatically easier and more accurate than any previous method. Just tap a button when the time on your watch matches the time displayed by the app, and Watch Tracker does the rest. It synchronizes with an atomic clock, measures and records the difference, and displays graphs of all the data points you've recorded. - Uses best-fit analysis to accurately calculate how many seconds your watch gains or loses per day - Displays graphs of rates and variance - Can track multiple watches simultaneously - Saves data in CSV files that can be opened with any spreadsheet software Watch Tracker is made by the developer of tChess (the chess app that was featured in Apple's "Learn" commercial for the iPad) and Learn Chess (the Apple Staff Favorite e-book).

About

Oscillo

This app uses your iPhone's microphone to measure the rate, beat error, and amplitude of mechanical watches. It also identifies watch models, manages your collection with AI-generated portraits, and tracks performance over time. Get detailed reports and reminders to maintain your timepieces.

Highlights
  • Measure watch rate, beat error, and amplitude
  • AI watch identification and model detection
  • AI-generated watch portraits for collection
  • Collection management and organization
  • Detailed measurement history and trends
  • Precision tracking and multi-day cycles
  • Weekly watch reports and profile insights
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Oscillo is a watch timegrapher for iPhone. Use your iPhone microphone to measure the same metrics a professional watchmaker checks: rate, beat error, and amplitude. No adapters, cables, or expensive equipment. Built for mechanical watch collectors who care about precision. HOW TO MEASURE 1. Place the iPhone microphone flat against the watch crystal or case back. 2. Start recording the tick sounds and wait for the measurement to finish. 3. Review your rate, beat error, and amplitude. KEY FEATURES • Watch Rate Checker — Measure rate (seconds/day), beat error (ms), and amplitude (degrees). Supports the beat rates listed below. • AI Watch Identification — Snap a photo and let AI detect the brand, model, and reference number automatically. • AI-Generated Portraits — Oscillo turns your watch photos into magazine-style cards for your collection. • Collection Management — Browse your watches in grid, full, or list views. Mark watches as favorites, archive them, change their order, and organize your collection. • Measurement History — Detailed charts and trends for every watch, with health badges that help you interpret your measurements. • Precision Tracking — Record manual readings from the dial and follow your watch’s drift over days. Compare observations before and after a regulation or service. • Guided Measurement Cycles — Record timegrapher readings in different watch positions. With Oscillo Pro, complete all six positions and compare results with a saved reference cycle. • Weekly Watch Report — A seven-day summary of your collection: average rate, most-worn watch, best reading, and suggested next actions. • Profile and Wearing Habits — A personal calendar of activity, collection milestones, timing performance, and a heatmap that shows which watches you wear and when. • Reminders — Optional local notifications remind you to log which watch you wore, capture the next precision reading, or open your weekly report. • Offline Access — Your saved collection and measurements are available on your device. Cloud sync and AI features require an internet connection. ACCURACY & ENVIRONMENT • Best results in a quiet room — background noise can affect readings. • Place the case back flat against the microphone for a strong, consistent signal. • If readings seem unstable, move to a quieter space or adjust mic position. • Supported beat rates: 12,000 / 14,400 / 17,280 / 18,000 / 19,800 / 21,600 / 25,200 / 28,800 / 36,000 / 43,200 / 72,000 BPH. DESIGNED FOR COLLECTORS Whether you own one watch or fifty, Oscillo helps you follow changes in each movement’s timing performance over time. Payments and Renewal Oscillo offers limited free use and optional Pro purchases, including subscriptions and a one-time purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://oscillo.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://oscillo.app/terms

Screenshots

Watch Tracker4 screens
Oscillo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Oscillo at Free against Watch Tracker's $4.99. Oscillo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Watch Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (322 vs 25). On rating, 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

Oscillo is free to download; Watch Tracker costs $4.99 up front. Oscillo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Watch Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Watch Tracker against 4.8 for Oscillo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watch Tracker has 322 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watch Tracker ships an update every 6 months, Oscillo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Watch Tracker versus Oscillo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatch TrackerOscillo
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (322 ratings)4.8 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings322 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB63 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTom KerriganAttila Halasz

Customer experience

Watch Tracker

All ratings322 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%

Oscillo

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

Watch Tracker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when trying to add photos
  • Inconsistent time tracking results

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more positional variance options
  • Implement cloud sync for data
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve support for newer iOS versions

Oscillo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Watch Tracker

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Oscillo

Subscriptions2
  • Oscillo Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Oscillo Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Founder's Lifetime$49.99
  • Oscillo Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Watch Tracker free?
Watch Tracker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oscillo free?
Oscillo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Watch Tracker or Oscillo?
Oscillo is rated higher. Watch Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 322 ratings, while Oscillo averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.
Do Watch Tracker or Oscillo have ads?
Neither Watch Tracker nor Oscillo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watch Tracker or Oscillo?
Watch Tracker ships an update every 6 months, and Oscillo weekly. Most recently, Watch Tracker was updated on October 19, 2026 and Oscillo on October 11, 2026.

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