Tick vs Speedo Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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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.
Speedo Live
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A clean, minimal speedometer for Apple Watch. Shows real-time GPS speed — fast, simple, distraction-free. Features: • Real-time GPS speed tracking (km/h, mph, m/s) • Full-screen display for maximum visibility • Tap anywhere to start/stop tracking • Apple Watch complications for quick access • Minimalist, clutter-free interface Use Cases: • Walking, running, cycling, skating • Driving (passenger seat reference) • Training and pace tracking • Verifying speed from bike computers, treadmills • Outdoor adventures and sports Concept: Open the app — see your speed. Nothing extra.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tick at $0.99 against Speedo Live's $1.99. Speedo Live's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On 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
Tick costs $0.99 and Speedo Live $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Tick | Speedo Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philippe Zay | Oleksandr Pasha |
In-app purchases
Tick
No in-app purchases
Speedo Live
No in-app purchases









