Swatch Time vs TurboTune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swatch Time
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Swatch Time displays time in '.beats' and in local time. Users are available worldwide. You are able to swipe from one to the other and share the Internet time to your friends.
TurboTune
This app enhances your driving by generating responsive engine sounds that match your car's real-time RPM data. It provides a visual tachometer and allows you to balance engine audio with your music for a more immersive experience. Requires companion hardware.
- Real-time RPM data
- Responsive engine sound
- Tachometer display
- Adjustable audio balance
- Simple hardware connection
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TurboTune is the companion app for the TurboTune device, designed to transform your driving experience. When connected to your TurboTune hardware through your car’s OBD2 port, the app reads live RPM data and uses it to generate responsive engine sound that matches how your car is actually driving. Acceleration, revving, and cruising are reflected instantly, creating a more engaging and immersive feel behind the wheel. The app also features a tachometer-style display, giving you a clear visual of your engine’s behavior while you drive. You can adjust the balance between engine sound and your music, allowing you to customize the experience to your preference. Setup is simple: plug in the TurboTune device, connect through the app, and start driving. Features: • Real-time RPM data from your vehicle • Responsive engine sound based on live driving input • Tachometer-style visual display • Adjustable engine and music audio balance • Simple connection with TurboTune hardware TurboTune hardware required. Vehicle compatibility may vary.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Swatch Time at every 5 days against TurboTune's every 5 months. TurboTune's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swatch Time ships an update every 5 days, TurboTune every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Swatch Time | TurboTune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolas Fillion | Jacob Richards |
In-app purchases
Swatch Time
No in-app purchases
TurboTune
No in-app purchases
