Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

KERIS AR

Features
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Turn the KERIS MECA into an immersive experience. Explore the movement, learn each component’s 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.

About

Pocket Watch Box

Features
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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/

Screenshots

KERIS AR4 screens
Pocket Watch Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 1 level
KERIS AR versus Pocket Watch Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKERIS ARPocket Watch Box
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size280 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVisionaries777Fumihiro Kawasaki

In-app purchases

None

KERIS AR

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pocket Watch Box

Subscriptions2
  • Curator Β· Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Curator Β· Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Curator β€” Lifetime Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is KERIS AR free?
KERIS AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Watch Box free?
Pocket Watch Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KERIS AR or Pocket Watch Box have ads?
Pocket Watch Box shows ads; KERIS AR does not.
Which is updated more often, KERIS AR or Pocket Watch Box?
KERIS AR ships an update every 5 days, and Pocket Watch Box every 6 weeks. Most recently, KERIS AR was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pocket Watch Box on October 7, 2026.

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