Comparison

Magnetick vs Chronograde

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

Head to head
About

Magnetick

Features
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Magnetick turns your iPhone into a precision magnetic field meter. If you've ever wondered whether your watch, tools, or jewelry have become magnetized, Magnetick gives you a clear, glanceable answer in seconds. Hold your iPhone near any object and Magnetick reads the surrounding magnetic field in microtesla (ΞT) using your device's built-in magnetometer — the same sensor your compass uses, but exposed in a way you can actually read and interpret. KEY FEATURES â€Ē Live magnetic field reading — a single, easy-to-read number, updated in real time â€Ē Guided mode — Magnetick stabilizes its baseline, then tells you plainly when something nearby is affecting the field â€Ē Real-time chart — watch how the field changes as you move your phone around an object â€Ē Built-in sensor map — Magnetick knows where the magnetometer chip sits inside your specific iPhone model, so you can hold the right part of the phone close to what you're testing â€Ē Beautiful dark interface designed to be readable at a glance WHO IT'S FOR â€Ē Watch owners checking whether their mechanical watch has been magnetized (a common cause of timekeeping errors) HOW TO USE 1. Open Magnetick and let the reading stabilize for a few seconds 2. Slowly move your iPhone close to the object you want to test 3. Watch the number — a sharp rise means the object is generating or carrying a magnetic field PRIVACY Magnetick reads only the magnetometer sensor and runs entirely on your device. No data is collected, transmitted, or stored. No accounts, no ads, no tracking.

About

Chronograde

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Know your watches beyond a single reading. Chronograde brings together microphone-based estimates, manual drift records and your collection history. FREE TO START Keep an unlimited watch collection with photos and details. Use the Timegrapher for acoustic rate and beat-error estimates, save up to 10 manual readings, and complete one guided Regulation Coach run. iCloud sync and JSON backup remain free. UNDERSTAND THE READINGS Acoustic results depend on the watch, microphone placement and background noise. Manual readings compare displayed watch time with a network reference or the labeled device-clock fallback; timing and reference errors affect the result. Estimates do not replace professional testing. COMPARE SESSIONS (Chronograde Pro) Compare two manual sessions by observed daily rate, reading count, elapsed coverage and recorded positions. Preview and share a comparison PDF. A difference does not prove a service effect. WEAR & SERVICE (Chronograde Pro) See distinct logged days per watch over 30, 90 or 365 days. Days without entries mean not logged. Keep wear and service records with provider, cost and notes. PRIVATE REPORTS (Chronograde Pro) Choose watches, history and a date range, then preview and share a PDF. Serial numbers, notes, amounts and photos are excluded by default. A report is not a backup, appraisal or certification. MORE HISTORY (Chronograde Pro) Record unlimited manual readings and sessions, explore rates by position and repeat guided Regulation Coach runs. REFERENCE & EXPORT (Chronograde Pro) Use a large reference clock with available network time correction. Import watches from CSV and export records to CSV or Excel. MEMBERSHIP Choose monthly, annual or one-time Lifetime access. The free tier may display advertising with your consent; active Pro access removes ads. Optional paid themes are separate purchases. --- Subscription details: Chronograde Pro offers monthly or annual subscriptions. Eligible customers can start with a 14-day free trial. Renews automatically until cancelled in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the next billing date. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/chronograde/privacy.html

Screenshots

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Chronograde4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magnetick at none against Chronograde's 10. Magnetick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. Chronograde sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Magnetick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Magnetick versus Chronograde: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnetickChronograde
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHieu PhamMatthew Wong

In-app purchases

None

Magnetick

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Chronograde

Subscriptions1
  • Chronograde Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time9
  • Starter Pack: 10 Crowns$0.99
  • Submariner Blue Theme$1.99
  • Racing Green Theme$1.99
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  • Rose Gold Theme$1.99
  • Sunburst Gold Theme$1.99
  • Handful: 22 Crowns$1.99
  • Roll: 36 Crowns$2.99
  • Stack: 66 Crowns$4.99
  • Vault: 150 Crowns$9.99

Questions

Is Magnetick free?
Magnetick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chronograde free?
Chronograde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magnetick or Chronograde have ads?
Chronograde shows ads; Magnetick does not.

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