Comparison

Dialed vs ChronoDNA

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

Head to head
About

Dialed

This app helps watch enthusiasts document, value, and track their collections. Easily catalogue details, log daily wear, and monitor market value. It offers AI-powered setup and insurance-ready reports for your timepieces.

Highlights
  • AI-powered watch identification and cataloging
  • Daily wear logging and rotation tracking
  • Live market reference for watch values
  • Insurance-ready documentation
  • Strap library with lug-width matching
  • Data import and export options
Features
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The permanent home for the watches you love. Documented. Valued. Remembered. Dialed is a watch collection app built for serious enthusiasts — from your first Seiko to your tenth grail. Catalogue every piece properly, log what you wear, know what it's all worth, and keep the stories that make each watch yours. WATCH PASSPORT Every spec in one place: brand, reference, movement, caliber, crystal, water resistance, power reserve. Plus full provenance — original box and papers, where you bought it, the story of how you got it, every photo. Yours forever. AI SETUP — TRY IT FREE Snap a photo and Dialed identifies the brand, model, and reference. Or type the name and AI fills the case size, movement, water resistance, lug width, and the rest in one tap. Cataloguing a collection used to take an evening. Now it takes seconds. Your first scans are free; Premium makes it unlimited. DAILY WEAR Log what you wore in one tap. Watch your streak grow and see months of rotation at a glance — heatmap, calendar, wear share, rotation health. Every piece earns its place on your wrist. WRIST ROLL Can't decide at 7am? Smart daily picks and a 7-day rotation planner choose for you. LIVE MARKET REFERENCE Live eBay listings for your exact reference — a real-time signal of where the market is asking, refreshed on demand. INSURANCE-READY One tap, one PDF: values, condition, provenance. Ready for your insurer or rider when something happens. PLUS EVERYTHING ELSE - Portfolio chart anchored to when you actually bought each watch - Price per wear — the true cost of every piece - Strap library with lug-width matching - Wear history calendar across your whole collection - CSV import from Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets - Full JSON or CSV export anytime — your data is yours - Customizable home screen - Numbered founder badges for the first 500 lifetime members PREMIUM Unlimited wear tracking, portfolio analytics, price per wear, market reference, and insurance exports. The Dialed Premium annual membership is $29.99/year and starts with a 7-day free trial. A lifetime membership is also available as a one-time purchase (founding price $49.99 for the first 500 members, $79.99 after). No lock-in, no ads, no selling your information. Built by watch enthusiasts, for watch enthusiasts. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://dialedwatch.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://dialedwatch.app/privacy

About

ChronoDNA

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ChronoDNA: Identify, Collect & Share Watches Point your camera at any watch and ChronoDNA identifies it in seconds: brand, model, reference number, retail price, and live market value. The ultimate app for watch collectors. SCAN ANY WATCH INSTANTLY Take a photo or upload one from your library. Our AI, trained on thousands of timepieces, returns the exact reference, MSRP, and current market price range in seconds. Works on wrist shots, box photos, and dealer listings. VISUAL AUTHENTICITY CHECK Every scan includes an AI-powered counterfeit check. Flags common signs of fakes before you buy, so you can shop with confidence. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Add watches with details pre-filled from your scan: brand, model, reference, and pricing. Browse your collection at a glance, track what you own, and keep everything in one place. WISHLIST YOUR GRAILS Spot a watch you love? Save it to your wishlist in one tap. Your dream list, always with you. TOOLS FOR SERIOUS COLLECTORS Wrist Log: track which watches you've worn and when AD Waitlist: keep tabs on your authorized dealer waitlist status Insurance Export: generate a clean PDF of your collection for your insurer CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Post scans and collection photos to the ChronoDNA feed. Like, comment, and tag fellow collectors with @mentions. The Alerts tab surfaces hot community finds: new drops, rare references, deals worth knowing. HOW IT WORKS Tap Scan, take or upload a photo, and the AI identifies the watch in seconds. Add to your collection, wishlist, or post to the feed. SUBSCRIPTION ChronoDNA includes 3 free scans to get started. Subscribe for unlimited AI identifications, cancel anytime.

Screenshots

Dialed4 screens
ChronoDNA4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dialed and ChronoDNA are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Dialed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and ChronoDNA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dialed ships an update every 3 weeks, ChronoDNA every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Dialed versus ChronoDNA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialedChronoDNA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElvis MederosWristOrbit, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dialed

Subscriptions1
  • Dialed Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dialed Premium Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

ChronoDNA

Subscriptions1
  • chronodna_unlimited$9.991 Month
One-time2
  • chronodna_scan_5$0.99
  • chronodna_scan_30$4.99

Questions

Is Dialed free?
Dialed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChronoDNA free?
ChronoDNA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dialed or ChronoDNA have ads?
Neither Dialed nor ChronoDNA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dialed or ChronoDNA?
Dialed ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChronoDNA every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dialed was updated on October 25, 2026 and ChronoDNA on October 25, 2026.

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