KERIS AR vs Pocket Watch Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
KERIS AR
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Turn the KERIS MECA into an immersive experience. Explore the movement, learn each componentβs role, and design your signature look, all in your space. - Visualize the complete watch around its movement in AR and witness live Luminova effects - Go X-ray to examine the inner architecture with clarity - Tap hotspots to decode mechanisms - Visualize key finishes & more Made for collectors, creators, and the curious, KERIS AR transforms timekeeping into pure experience.
Pocket Watch Box
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Turn your iPhone into an acoustic timegrapher. Catalog every pocket watch with the depth a serious collector deserves β by sound, by sight, by data. Pocket Watch Box is a private collection manager designed for enthusiasts of mechanical pocket watches, antique stopwatches, and vintage chronographs. Every detail β from the antique typography to the on-device acoustic timegrapher β exists because a real collector wanted it. β FEATURES β CATALOG β’ Up to 10 photos per timepiece, with subject-aware background cleanup β’ Detailed specs: caliber, BPH, escapement, jewels, complications, case β’ Purchase records, provenance, accessories β’ Operating videos to capture each watch in motion ACOUSTIC TIMEGRAPHER (Curator) β’ Detect BPH, daily rate, beat error, and stability from your iPhone mic β’ Live oscilloscope-style waveform visualization β’ Autocorrelation-based detection for mechanical accuracy β’ No external $5,000 machine required LONG-TERM RATE TRACKING (Curator) β’ Manual drift logs and acoustic readings on a single trend chart β’ Catch slow degradation before your watch needs service SERVICE & OH REMINDERS β’ Track every overhaul, service, and component change β’ Configurable reminders 30 days before each watch is due ICLOUD SYNC (Curator) β’ Quietly synced across all your Apple devices β’ Stored only in your private iCloud β the developer cannot see it COLLECTION INSIGHTS (Curator) β’ Total value across multiple currencies β’ Maker, era, condition, and operating-status breakdowns β’ CSV export for permanent archival β CURATOR PLAN β Pocket Watch Box is free for up to 10 timepieces with banner ads. Become a Curator to unlock unlimited timepieces, every diagnostic tool, iCloud sync, collection statistics, exports, and an ad-free experience. β’ Curator Β· Monthly (auto-renewable subscription) β’ Curator Β· Yearly (auto-renewable subscription, best value) Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage and cancel from your Apple ID settings. β PRIVACY-FIRST β No accounts. No servers. No tracking. Your collection lives on your device β and, optionally, in your private iCloud. Audio analyzed by the Acoustic Timegrapher is processed entirely on-device and is never recorded or transmitted. β CRAFTED BY A COLLECTOR β Built by a pocket watch collector who couldn't find a tool that respected the craft. Every detail exists because a real collector wanted it. Terms: https://lineocean.com/pocketwatchbox/ Privacy: https://lineocean.com/pocketwatchbox/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KERIS AR at none against Pocket Watch Box's 3. KERIS AR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pocket Watch Box sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KERIS AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
KERIS AR ships an update every 5 days, Pocket Watch Box every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KERIS AR | Pocket Watch Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 280 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Visionaries777 | Fumihiro Kawasaki |
In-app purchases
KERIS AR
No in-app purchases
Pocket Watch Box
- Curator Β· Monthly$2.991 Month
- Curator Β· Yearly$24.991 Year
- Curator β Lifetime Unlock$9.99
Questions
Is KERIS AR free?
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