Comparison

Wristlock vs TimeKeeper Vault

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

TimeKeeper Vault

Features
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TimeKeeperVault is the definitive app for serious watch collectors. Whether you own one watch or one hundred, log every timepiece you've encountered, and dream of owning, TimeKeeperVault keeps your horological life beautifully organized. COLLECT EVERYTHING Add watches you own, log encounters in the wild, and build your wishlist of grails. Every entry captures the details that matter from brand, reference, case material, dial color, movement, complications, purchase price, and estimated value. Track your entire portfolio at a glance from the home screen. AI WATCH SCANNER Point your camera at any watch and TimeKeeperVault identifies it instantly. Powered by Claude AI, the scanner returns brand, model, reference number, movement type, dial details, and more — all pre-filled and ready to save. One tap to add to your collection, wishlist, or encounter log. STRAPS & PAIRING Your strap collection deserves its own home. Log every strap with material, width, buckle type, condition, and price. Pair straps to the watches currently wearing them and see your full setup at a glance. STUNNING SHARE CARDS Every watch, encounter, and strap generates a premium trading card featuring your photo, full specifications, and the TimeKeeperVault signature. Share to Instagram, Messages, or save to Photos. Built for collectors who appreciate presentation as much as precision. ICLOUD SYNC Your collection and photos sync seamlessly across all your devices via iCloud. Add a watch on your iPhone, see it everywhere. GLOBAL SEARCH & SORT Search your entire collection: watches, encounters, and straps, in one place. Sort any grid by newest, brand, or value. SERVICE & OWNERSHIP HISTORY Log every service with date, watchmaker, cost, and notes. Track provenance with owner history. Add custom fields for box and papers, colorway, caseback engravings, anything the standard form doesn't cover. NOTIFICATIONS Service reminders, weekly collection summaries, and milestone celebrations at 5, 10, 25, and 50 watches. Free to start. Vault Unlock $14.99 one-time for unlimited everything. AI Scanner $2.99/month. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTAFt7Jl5_Y6xq8ZRHjF8t1Oyi4Q0O3LOea6sT7re2Yff_HvjBupPogGJD1Qlwh2EpBTAKQ7cX1f9Ok/pub

Screenshots

Wristlock4 screens
TimeKeeper Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wristlock at none against TimeKeeper Vault's 2. Wristlock also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). TimeKeeper Vault's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeKeeper Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wristlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wristlock ships an update every 4 months, TimeKeeper Vault daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Wristlock versus TimeKeeper Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWristlockTimeKeeper Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsaac NassimiDylan Hofmann

In-app purchases

None

Wristlock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TimeKeeper Vault

Subscriptions1
  • AI Scanner$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Vault Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is Wristlock free?
Wristlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeKeeper Vault free?
TimeKeeper Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wristlock or TimeKeeper Vault have ads?
Neither Wristlock nor TimeKeeper Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wristlock or TimeKeeper Vault?
Wristlock ships an update every 4 months, and TimeKeeper Vault daily. Most recently, Wristlock was updated on October 6, 2026 and TimeKeeper Vault on September 26, 2026.

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