Watch Tracker vs Tick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Watch Tracker
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
Measure how your watches really run - day by day. Watch Tracker helps you record accuracy, spot trends, and catch issues like magnetism, all with a clean workflow made for collectors and tinkerers. Build your collection - Add each watch with a friendly guided form (help tips included). - Edit or remove any time—by default you can track one watch; unlock unlimited with a one-time in-app purchase. Record accuracy in seconds per day (SPD) - Start a measurement and tap when your watch matches the reference time. - We color-code the result (fast/slow) and calculate seconds per day, the standard way enthusiasts and chronometer tests express rate. View history charts and long-term trends to see how your regulation or service impacted performance. wristlog.com Smart reference time - The app fetches an atomic-time-disciplined reference (with a clear progress spinner). If the network is unavailable, it gracefully falls back to device time so you never lose a session. Capture real-world context - Add an optional note and watch position (dial up, dial down, crown up/down/right)—the same orientations used in chronometer testing—so you can compare positional variance. Time Sync utility - See the current time adjusted by the atomic offset and re-sync whenever you like—useful for setting your collection precisely. Magnetism Check - Use your phone’s built-in magnetometer to watch the surrounding field (in μT). Set a baseline; values turn red when the field spikes beyond a safe threshold. Magnetized hairsprings often stick coils together, making a watch run fast—or even stop—so catching spikes early matters. Exports for your records - Share a crisp Accuracy Card (PDF/PNG) summarizing current rate and trend chart. - Export a CSV of all measurements for your personal logs or watchmaker. Why it helps - Clarity: SPD + charts make performance easy to understand and compare. - Context: Positions and comments reveal what really changes rate. - Confidence: Atomic-time reference reduces guesswork when setting or regulating. - Care: Magnetism is common in modern life (speakers, bags, gadgets); quick checks help you avoid surprises between services. Thoughtful by design - No account required. - Works offline after first sync (network only needed for reference time). - Fast, friendly, and built for everyday use. Whether you’re tracking a new diver, tuning a cherished vintage piece, or keeping a whole box on-spec, Watch Tracker gives you the tools to measure, understand, and enjoy your watches more.
Tick
This app helps watch enthusiasts measure and understand the accuracy of their timepieces by analyzing the tick sound. It provides real-time feedback on deviation, beat rate, and consistency, with dedicated modes for mechanical and quartz watches. Users can build a personal library of watches and export detailed reports.
- Real-time accuracy estimation (s/d)
- Beat rate and BPH estimation
- Consistency (σ) measurement
- Two measurement modes (Balance Wheel, Uniform Tick)
- Personal watch library with long-term statistics
- Exportable PDF reports
- Apple Watch companion app
Read full descriptionHide full description
Tick-O-Meter is a modern accuracy companion for people who genuinely love wristwatches — the quiet ritual of listening, measuring, and understanding how a timepiece behaves in real life. Whether you wear a high-end Swiss automatic, a vintage hand-wound classic, or a trusted daily quartz, Tick-O-Meter listens to the tick sound and estimates the daily deviation in seconds per day. The experience is designed to feel like a refined instrument: fast to use, reassuringly clear, and focused on what matters. FOR ENTHUSIASTS WHO CARE ABOUT PRECISION A great watch deserves careful attention. Tick-O-Meter helps you: - check performance after regulation or service - compare watches in your collection (mechanical, quartz, vintage, modern) - observe the effect of position, wear habits, and environment - gain confidence in everyday accuracy over time REAL-TIME ANALYSIS, CLEAR FEEDBACK During measurement you get live, readable instruments: - Accuracy estimate (s/d) - Beat rate (Hz) + BPH estimation - Consistency (σ) to judge stability - Live signal level (dB) - Clear analog-style gauges and a calm UI (Light + Dark Mode) TWO DEDICATED MEASUREMENT MODES Balance Wheel Mode (default) - For classic mechanical watches with a tick–tock pattern. Uniform Tick Mode - For quartz/electronic watches with identical, regular ticks. YOUR PERSONAL WATCH LIBRARY Save stable results and build structured profiles per watch. Tick-O-Meter automatically calculates long-term statistics per profile: - Average - Best - Worst - Consistency (σ) So the app becomes a long-term companion for your collection — not just a one-off tool. HISTORY, REPORTS, SHARING - Measurement history over time - Export detailed PDF reports - Share results instantly (perfect for documenting regulation changes or comparing positions) APPLE WATCH COMPANION Start/stop measurements remotely and view live status on your wrist — ideal when your phone is placed carefully against a watch or positioned near a clock. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No ads, no accounts, no tracking - Audio analysis happens on-device - No audio recordings are stored - Core features work offline Tick-O-Meter is not a certified timing machine. It’s a thoughtfully engineered helper for enthusiasts who appreciate fine mechanics and want a practical, elegant way to understand watch performance in everyday life. 100% Swiss Made.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Watch Tracker at Free against Tick's $0.99. Tick's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads 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
Watch Tracker is free to download; Tick costs $0.99 up front. Watch Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tick asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tick holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Watch Tracker | Tick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladislav Zhirnov | Philippe Zay |
Customer experience
Watch Tracker
Tick
In-app purchases
Watch Tracker
- Full version$1.99
Tick
No in-app purchases








