Timeboxd vs TempusArchive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timeboxd
Catalog, organize, and showcase your watch collection with this premium digital watch box. Features AI-powered photo recognition, detailed tracking of watch specifications, and multiple display options for your timepieces. Securely back up and export your collection with ease.
- AI-powered photo recognition for watch details
- Detailed tracking of watch specifications
- Customizable organization with tags
- Elegant card, grid, and photo views
- Private iCloud backups
- Manual export and import for data portability
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Timeboxd is a premium digital watch box for cataloging, organizing and showcasing your watch collection. Designed for watch collectors and horology enthusiasts, Timeboxd helps you track, manage and present your mechanical and luxury watches in one beautifully crafted app. Add watches in seconds: • AI-powered photo recognition to extract watch details • Manual editing for complete control • Track movement, case size, dial, bracelet, reference number, purchase details and more • Add custom tags to organize your watch inventory Browse and showcase your collection: • Elegant card, grid and photo views • Flexible sorting by date, brand or price • Clean, collector-friendly watch cards for sharing Secure and portable: • Private iCloud backups to save and restore your collection • Manual export and import for full data portability • No account required Unlock unlimited watches with a simple one-time purchase. No subscription required.
TempusArchive
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TempusArchive is the definitive watch-tracking app for collectors. Whether you own a single heirloom or a growing rotation, TempusArchive helps you document every detail of your collection with clarity, precision, and privacy. Built for enthusiasts, designed with care, and synced securely through iCloud. ▪ Track Your Entire Watch Collection Store every piece in your collection with brand, model, reference number, photos, purchase details, movement info, and personal notes. TempusArchive keeps everything organized in an elegant archive that’s always at your fingertips. ▪ Log Service Events & Maintenance History Never lose track of your watchmaker visits again. Record services, part replacements, polishing, pressure testing, and warranties—each tied directly to the watch they belong to. ▪ Monitor Accuracy With Daily Performance Logs Use accuracy tracking to understand how each watch behaves over time. Log daily rate measurements and view clean charts showing drift, patterns, and stability. ▪ Record Wear History & Strap Pairings Capture your daily wear habits with quick-add logs. Track which straps you pair with each watch and see how your rotation evolves throughout the year. ▪ Organize Your Straps Add leather, steel, rubber, canvas, and NATO straps—each with photos, color, lug width, length, quick-release status, and notes. Assign straps to watches and explore your full pairing potential. ▪ iCloud Sync & Private Local Storage Your data stays yours. TempusArchive syncs automatically across devices using secure iCloud storage and keeps a local JSON backup for full offline reliability. ▪ One-Time Pro Unlock Track up to 10 watches for free. Upgrade once to TempusArchive Pro to unlock unlimited watches—no subscriptions, no hidden fees. A Better Way to Collect TempusArchive is crafted for people who appreciate craftsmanship—whether mechanical, aesthetic, or digital. Build a living record of your collection, understand your watches more deeply, and preserve their history for years to come.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Timeboxd at fortnightly against TempusArchive's every 2 months. TempusArchive's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Timeboxd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TempusArchive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Timeboxd ships an update fortnightly, TempusArchive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timeboxd | TempusArchive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David McMahon | James Kirwin |
In-app purchases
Timeboxd
- TimeBoxd Pro$2.99
TempusArchive
- Unlock TempusArchive Pro$9.99








