Backbeat Timegrapher vs Tick

Is your mechanical watch running fast? Slow? Perfectly on time? Backbeat gives you the answer in seconds — using nothing but your iPhone's built-in microphone. No clips taped to the case. No pressing the phone against the crown. No external mic dangling off the side. Just set your watch near your phone and get professional-grade timing data in real time. WHAT MAKES BACKBEAT DIFFERENT Other timegrapher apps force you to press your phone directly against the watch crown or attach an external microphone to pick up the tick. Backbeat doesn't. Its audio engine is built to detect and lock onto mechanical watch ticks at a distance, filtering out ambient noise and isolating the signal — so you get clean, reliable readings without awkward setups or extra hardware. PROFESSIONAL-GRADE METRICS Backbeat measures the three numbers that matter: - Rate — how many seconds per day your watch is gaining or losing - Beat error — how symmetrical your balance wheel's swing is - Amplitude — how far your balance wheel rotates with each oscillation These are the same measurements a $200+ bench timegrapher gives you — right on your phone. ZERO SETUP Place your watch near the phone. That's it. Backbeat automatically detects tick sounds, filters background noise, locks onto the beat, and delivers full timing metrics — all in real time. No calibration. No configuration. No learning curve. BUILT FOR WATCH PEOPLE Whether you're checking a vintage pickup before buying, verifying your regulation after a movement service, or just curious how your daily wearer is performing — Backbeat gives you the data you need in seconds. Perfect for collectors, hobbyists, modders, DIY regulators, and working watchmakers alike. WHY PAY FOR A BENCH TIMEGRAPHER? A dedicated timing machine costs $200 or more and sits on your workbench. Backbeat goes wherever your phone goes. Quick-check a watch at a flea market. Test a fresh regulation at your desk. Compare positions before bed. No gear to pack, no equipment to maintain.

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.