Comparison

ChronoLog vs STOA Maintech

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

Head to head
About

ChronoLog

This app provides professional-grade tools to track the accuracy of mechanical watches. It offers audio timegraphing, photo offset measurement, and tap timing, along with detailed analytics and atomic time synchronization for collectors and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Audio timegrapher for rate, beat error, and amplitude
  • Photo offset measurement against atomic time
  • Tap timing for quick offset logging
  • Track accuracy trends over time
  • Atomic time synchronization
  • Detailed performance graphs and analytics
  • Manage and organize watch collection
Features
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ChronoLog — Watch Accuracy Tracker & Audio Timegrapher for Mechanical Watches Track the accuracy of your mechanical watches with professional-grade tools. ChronoLog combines an audio timegrapher, offset measurement logging, and atomic time synchronization into one app — purpose-built for watch collectors and horology enthusiasts who care about precision. No subscription. No account. One-time purchase unlocks everything. MEASURE WATCH ACCURACY — THREE WAYS • Audio Timegrapher: Use your device's microphone to listen to your watch's tick and measure rate (seconds per day), beat error, and amplitude — the same metrics a professional timegrapher provides. • Photo Offset: Photograph your watch dial against atomic time, enter the displayed time, and ChronoLog calculates the exact offset. The most precise manual method for measuring watch accuracy. • Tap Timing: Tap when your watch hits a specific second to quickly log an offset. Fast, simple, and works with any watch. TRACK ACCURACY OVER TIME Each measurement is logged to a timing run — a series of readings that ChronoLog analyzes together. Monitor your watch's daily rate, see how accuracy changes day to day, and spot regulation issues before they become problems. Tag measurements with conditions like position, temperature, or wear pattern to understand what affects your watch's performance. ATOMIC TIME SYNCHRONIZATION ChronoLog syncs with NTP atomic time servers so every measurement is referenced against true time — not your phone's clock. View the live atomic time, compare it to your device, and use it as a precision reference when setting your watches. DETAILED ANALYTICS & VISUALIZATIONS Dive into performance graphs that show rate trends, offset history, and accuracy patterns across your entire collection. See at a glance which watches in your collection are your most accurate daily wearers and which need regulation or service. BUILT FOR WATCH COLLECTORS • Add unlimited watches with photos, brand, model, serial number, caliber, and notes • Organize your collection with archive support • Export all measurement data to CSV for your records or your watchmaker • Back up and restore your full database across devices WHY CHRONOLOG? Whether you're a seasoned collector checking COSC-grade accuracy, a hobbyist curious about your Seiko's daily rate, or a watchmaker tracking regulation results — ChronoLog gives you the tools to measure, log, and understand your watch's timekeeping performance. Built by a watch enthusiast in Boulder, Colorado. Download ChronoLog and start measuring your watch accuracy today.

About

STOA Maintech

Report maintenance issues quickly by submitting a photo and description. Service technicians are dispatched to your location for repairs.

Highlights
  • Submit maintenance requests
  • Attach photos to requests
  • Brief description of issue
  • Service technician dispatch
  • On-site repair services
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Have a maintenance issue? Our service technicians are here to help the moment you submit your request. Snap a photo, provide a brief description, and a STOA tech will be on their way to make your repair.

Screenshots

ChronoLog4 screens
STOA Maintech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STOA Maintech at none against ChronoLog's 2. STOA Maintech also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). ChronoLog's advantage is ratings volume (204 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. ChronoLog sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. STOA Maintech asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STOA Maintech holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChronoLog has 204 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChronoLog ships an update every 3 weeks, STOA Maintech every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ChronoLog versus STOA Maintech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronoLogSTOA Maintech
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (204 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings204 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertyler woodStoa Technologies

Customer experience

ChronoLog

All ratings204 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative6.1%

STOA Maintech

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ChronoLog

One-time2
  • Premium$5.99
  • Premium$6.99
None

STOA Maintech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChronoLog free?
ChronoLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STOA Maintech free?
STOA Maintech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChronoLog or STOA Maintech?
STOA Maintech is rated higher. ChronoLog averages 4.6 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while STOA Maintech averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ChronoLog or STOA Maintech have ads?
Neither ChronoLog nor STOA Maintech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChronoLog or STOA Maintech?
ChronoLog ships an update every 3 weeks, and STOA Maintech every 2 months. Most recently, ChronoLog was updated on October 17, 2026 and STOA Maintech on October 11, 2026.

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