TempusArchive vs Wristlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Wristlock
This app helps watch collectors track their wear habits, understand their collection's usage, and manage their inventory. It provides insights to encourage intentional rotation and informed decisions about buying and selling timepieces.
- Log watch wears quickly
- Analyze wear patterns and streaks
- Categorize and manage watch inventory
- Track watch status (active, wishlist, sold)
- Gain insights for collection rotation
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Most watch collectors don’t have a collection problem. They have a rotation problem. Wristlock helps you track what you wear, understand your habits, and get more out of every piece you own. Instead of letting watches sit in a box, Wristlock gives you a clear picture of your collection in real life: * What you actually wear What you neglect What earns its place Features (clean, no fluff) Track your wears Log each wear in seconds Build a real history of your collection See streaks and usage patterns over time Understand your collection Detailed stats and breakdowns Identify your most and least worn pieces Spot overlap and dead weight instantly Manage your watches Add watches with photos, reference numbers, and categories Track status: active, wishlist, sold, retired Keep your collection organized and current Make better decisions Choose what to wear based on data, not impulse Rotate your collection intentionally Buy (and sell) with clarity Closing Wristlock is built for collectors who actually care about their watches. If you’ve ever looked at your box and thought “why don’t I wear half of these?” this is for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wristlock at none against TempusArchive's 1. Wristlock also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. TempusArchive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wristlock asks for nothing beyond the download.
TempusArchive ships an update every 2 months, Wristlock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TempusArchive | Wristlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Kirwin | Isaac Nassimi |
In-app purchases
TempusArchive
- Unlock TempusArchive Pro$9.99
Wristlock
No in-app purchases









