# Watch Tracker vs Backbeat Timegrapher

The clearest difference is price: Watch Tracker at Free against Backbeat Timegrapher's $9.99. Watch Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). Backbeat Timegrapher's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Watch Tracker is free to download; Backbeat Timegrapher costs $9.99 up front. Watch Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backbeat Timegrapher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backbeat Timegrapher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch Tracker | Backbeat Timegrapher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-tracker-collection/id6752223953/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-timegrapher/id6755709565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Zhirnov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476188065) | [Domisomi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855766067) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-tracker-collection/id6752223953)

Measure and record how your watches perform over time. This app helps you track accuracy, identify issues like magnetism, and understand positional variance with detailed charts and exports. It provides a smart reference time and a magnetism check utility for watch collectors.

**Highlights:** Record watch accuracy in seconds per day (SPD), Build and manage a watch collection, Smart atomic-time reference, Capture real-world context (position, notes), Magnetism check using phone's magnetometer, Export data as PDF/PNG or CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Backbeat Timegrapher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-timegrapher/id6755709565)

This app uses your iPhone's microphone to measure the accuracy of mechanical watches. It provides professional-grade timing data like rate, beat error, and amplitude without requiring direct contact or external accessories. Ideal for watch enthusiasts and professionals to quickly assess watch performance.

**Highlights:** Measures watch rate, beat error, and amplitude, Uses iPhone microphone for distant tick detection, Filters ambient noise for clear readings, Zero setup required, just place watch near phone, Provides professional-grade timing data, Real-time performance metrics

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch Tracker free?

Watch Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backbeat Timegrapher free?

Backbeat Timegrapher costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Watch Tracker or Backbeat Timegrapher?

Backbeat Timegrapher is rated higher. Watch Tracker averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Backbeat Timegrapher averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Watch Tracker or Backbeat Timegrapher have ads?

Neither Watch Tracker nor Backbeat Timegrapher shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*