Archive This vs WatchGrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Archive This
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Archive This is a Safari Web Extension that redirects the current URL into the Webpage Archive (https://archive.today/) with one click.
WatchGrid
Catalog your watch collection with detailed information, track wear frequency, and visualize your collection's value and statistics. Features home screen widgets and a privacy-focused Meetup Mode for sharing.
- Detailed watch cataloging
- Wear tracking calendar
- Collection statistics dashboard
- Home screen widgets
- Privacy-focused Meetup Mode
- iCloud/Dropbox sync
- JSON export/import
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Organize Your Watch Collection Add watches with brand, model, reference number, serial number, movement type, case material, dial color, strap details, and case size. Track Every Detail Store purchase prices in your preferred currency, attach multiple photos per watch, and keep certificates, warranty cards, and receipts organized with the built-in document manager. Set a primary photo for each watch and browse your full gallery in detail. Know What You Wear Log which watch you wear each day with the Wear Calendar. Browse past months, see your streaks, and discover patterns in your rotation. The monthly summary shows exactly how often each piece gets wrist time. See the Big Picture The Statistics dashboard gives you a clear view of your collection: total value, most worn watches with bar and pie charts, brand distribution, price ranges, average cost, and value breakdown by brand. Widgets for Your Home Screen Three beautiful widgets keep your collection at your fingertips — Today's Watch shows what's on your wrist, Wear Streak tracks your logging consistency, and Next Pick suggests a random watch from your collection. Available in small, medium, circular, and rectangular sizes. Meetup Mode Showing your collection to friends? Meetup Mode instantly hides prices, sold watches, wear data, and anything else you'd rather keep private. Fully customizable — choose exactly what to show. Organize Your Way Filter by Collection, Sold, Wishlist, or Archive. Switch between grid and list views. Reorder watches manually. Search by brand, model, or reference number. Sync & Backup Connect a folder in iCloud Drive for automatic syncing across devices. Export and import your full collection as JSON anytime. Your data, your control. Built for Watch Lovers One-time Pro upgrade - no subscriptions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Archive This at none against WatchGrid's 1. WatchGrid's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. WatchGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Archive This asks for nothing beyond the download.
Archive This ships an update every 3 months, WatchGrid every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Archive This | WatchGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Yunker | Asterios Digital GmbH |
In-app purchases
Archive This
No in-app purchases
WatchGrid
- WatchGrid Pro$12.99









