Timegrapher vs Wave Sync Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timegrapher
This application uses your device's microphone to measure the accuracy of mechanical watches. It detects ticking sounds to analyze beat rate, beat error, and amplitude, displaying results in real-time and over time.
- Detect BPH
- Measure Beat rate
- Measure Beat error
- Measure Amplitude
- Set Lift angle
- Real-time sound display
- Accuracy over time display
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What is Timegrapher? Timegrapher measures the accuracy of your mechanical watch. The app uses your device's microphone to detect the ticking of your watch. Features: Detect BPH Measure Beat rate Measure Beat error Measure Amplitude Set Lift angle Display beat noises real time (unlock, impulse and lock sounds) Display accuracy and beat error over time More features will be coming soon.
Wave Sync Watch
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Wave Sync Watch helps synchronize compatible radio-controlled watches when tower reception is weak or unavailable. The app generates a precise audio signal through your device speaker. When the watch is placed directly against the speaker, some radio-controlled watches can pick up the near-field signal through their receiver coil and decode the time pattern. This is not a long-range radio transmitter. It is a close-contact speaker-based signal tool for watches that support standard radio time protocols. Features: - NTP-corrected live clock - Manual NTP sync - Automatic protocol selection by region - Support for WWVB, DCF77, JJY40, JJY60, MSF, and BPC - Standard and experimental output modes - Live envelope preview during broadcast - Real-time transmitted-data inspector - Physical checklist before starting transmission - Light and dark mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wave Sync Watch at none against Timegrapher's 1. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Timegrapher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wave Sync Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Timegrapher | Wave Sync Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Attila Lelko | I Gede Agastya Darma Laksana |
Bugs and requests
Timegrapher
Reported bugs
9 issues- Does not detect ticking
- Does not work at all
- Requires payment to function
- Inaccurate readings
- Unskippable pop-ups
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- App magnetizes watch
- Does not work after paying for premium
- Amplitude reported as 360
- Inconsistent measurements
Requested features
5 requests- Add dark mode
- Keep screen on during use
- Ability to save data per watch
- Improve visual design
- Lower price for Pro version
Wave Sync Watch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Timegrapher
- Unlock full$5.99
Wave Sync Watch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Timegrapher free?
Is Wave Sync Watch free?
Do Timegrapher or Wave Sync Watch have ads?
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