Comparison

Tickscope vs Timegrapher Logging

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tickscope

This app helps mechanical watch enthusiasts measure timegrapher data, track wear history, and catalog their collection. It offers detailed horology information and a functional clock complication, all processed on-device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Measure rate, beat error, and amplitude
  • Log watch wear history with heat map
  • Catalog watch collection with specs
  • Access horology articles and glossary
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Printable PDF timing certificates
Features
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Tickscope is the complete companion for the mechanical watch lover — on the phone you already own. TIMEGRAPHER Rate, beat error, and amplitude, measured in seconds. No bench, no microphone hardware. Place your watch against the phone's microphone and read accuracy to ±1 s/d, the same numbers a $2,000 shop machine would give you. WEAR CALENDAR Log every watch you wear. A color-coded heat map shows your rotation by week, month, and year, with live stats on your most-worn pieces. Your rotation, finally visible. WATCHES Catalog your collection with photos, references, and full specs. Every timing session is saved per watch, so the measurement history is always tied to the piece it came from. HERITAGE Add a Rolex Submariner, an Omega Speedmaster, a Seiko SKX007 — Tickscope recognizes what it is. You get a short reverent blurb, the caliber, and the origin with a flag. 5,000+ references across 50+ brands, entirely on-device. CLOCK A grand-complications dial in your pocket. Working chronograph, rattrapante split, moonphase, and three finishes, all synced to iOS atomic time. LIBRARY 14 deep articles on how watches actually work. A 124-term horology glossary. A 125-caliber reference database you can link to any watch in your collection. TECHNICAL DETAILS • 6-position testing (CH, CD, 3H, 6H, 9H, 12H) to spot positional bias the way COSC does • COSC-grade assessment on every measurement session • Rate, amplitude, and beat-error trend graphs over time, per watch • Lift-angle and sensitivity controls for any caliber • Printable PDF timing certificates with full position data PRIVACY Tickscope runs entirely on-device. No account, no cloud, no subscription to read your own data. Your collection stays yours. FREE VS. PRO The free tier includes up to 3 watches and 25 timegrapher measurements. Tickscope Pro ($4.99) unlocks the full library, unlimited watches, trend graphs, COSC challenges, and printable certificates. Buy once — no recurring fees. — PRICING — 25 free measurements. Unlock unlimited use for $4.99 — one time, forever. No subscriptions.

About

Timegrapher Logging

This free utility app helps watchmakers log timegrapher readings without fancy print output. It performs mathematical calculations and saves clean, professional results to your camera roll.

Highlights
  • Log positional readings
  • Include diagonal readings
  • Isochronism readings with comparison
  • Dynamic poising heavy spot identification
  • Save results to camera roll
Features
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Free app. No ads. For watchmakers who have a timegrapher such as a Weishi 1000 or others that do not have a fancy print output for readings, use this tool for your data point entries and it will provide mathematical calculations and a clean output to your camera roll. -Log positional readings for your standard five or six positional measurements. -Optionally include diagonal readings. -Optionally include Isochronism readings that will automatically compare between your 0-hour and 24-hour measurements. -Dynamic poising heavy spot identification on the balance wheel. -A button to "save results to camera roll" in a clean, simple, and professional output. I am an engineer, programmer, and hobbyist watchmaker. I created this app as a watchmaker for watchmakers and is my contribution to help carry on the art of watchmaking. If you find this app useful, feel free to share your experience or consider a donation to contribute to the cost of keeping this app free in the app store.

Screenshots

Tickscope4 screens
Timegrapher Logging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timegrapher Logging at 5.0 against Tickscope's 4.6. Timegrapher Logging also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Tickscope's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tickscope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timegrapher Logging sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timegrapher Logging holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tickscope has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tickscope ships an update weekly, Timegrapher Logging every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tickscope versus Timegrapher Logging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickscopeTimegrapher Logging
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOHANRAVITEJA CHINTAMANENIDANIEL DAVID RICKS

Customer experience

Tickscope

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Timegrapher Logging

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tickscope

One-time1
  • Unlimited Measurements$4.99
3 purchases

Timegrapher Logging

One-time3
  • Tip $0.99$0.99
  • Tip 1.99$1.99
  • Tip $4.99$4.99

Questions

Is Tickscope free?
Tickscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timegrapher Logging free?
Timegrapher Logging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tickscope or Timegrapher Logging?
Timegrapher Logging is rated higher. Tickscope averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Timegrapher Logging averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tickscope or Timegrapher Logging have ads?
Neither Tickscope nor Timegrapher Logging shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tickscope or Timegrapher Logging?
Tickscope ships an update weekly, and Timegrapher Logging every 3 days. Most recently, Tickscope was updated on October 25, 2026 and Timegrapher Logging on October 6, 2026.

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