Comparison

Misty Faces vs Horlogemeter

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

Head to head
About

Misty Faces

Automatically blur faces in photos for enhanced privacy before sharing. This on-device tool offers fast, manual, and per-face blur adjustments, with smart export options to remove metadata.

Highlights
  • Automatic face detection and blurring
  • Manual blur zone drawing
  • Per-face blur level control
  • Metadata stripping on export
  • 100% on-device processing
  • Fast and native iOS performance
Features
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Blur faces in any photo before you share - automatically, every time, like magic. Fast, private, and 100% on your device. No uploads, no cloud, no data leaves your device. Misty Faces blurs faces on any photo in one tap: perfect for protecting friends, family, kids, or strangers in the background before posting on social media, sending to a group chat, or saving to your camera roll. WHY MISTY FACES - 100% on-device. Your photos never leave your iPhone - no upload, no cloud, no account. - Auto face detection. Tap a photo, faces are found and blurred instantly. - Manual zones. Missed a face? Draw a zone anywhere with one finger. - Per-face control. Tap any face to fine-tune its blur level, or turn it off. - Smart export. Strip location and personal metadata before sharing - or keep everything if you prefer. - Native, fast, beautiful. Built with the latest iOS technologies for instant performance, even on large photos. PERFECT FOR - Parents sharing kids' moments without exposing classmates - Travelers posting from cafés, festivals, or public places - Journalists and activists protecting sources - Anyone who cares about the privacy of others No subscription. No ads. No tracking.

About

Horlogemeter

Features
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**Measure the accuracy of your mechanical watch with your iPhone.** Horlogemeter turns your iPhone into a powerful mechanical watch timegrapher. Using the microphone to listen to your watch movement, Horlogemeter analyzes its acoustic signal and provides detailed timing measurements in seconds. Whether you're checking a newly serviced watch, comparing different movements, or simply curious about how your watch is performing, Horlogemeter gives you the information you need. **Measure your watch** • Rate and daily accuracy • Beat frequency (BPH/VPH) • Beat error • Amplitude • Timing stability **A timegrapher in your pocket** Place your iPhone over the watch crystal and let Horlogemeter listen to the movement. No dedicated timegrapher is required. Horlogemeter is designed for mechanical and automatic watches and can help you monitor their performance wherever you are. **Understand your results** Go beyond a simple accuracy number. Horlogemeter analyzes your measurement and helps you understand what the results mean for your mechanical watch. **Keep track of your watches** Save your measurements and build a history for each watch. Compare results over time and monitor changes in your watch's performance. **Made for watch enthusiasts** Whether you are a collector, enthusiast, or simply want to know how accurately your mechanical watch is running, Horlogemeter puts watch timing analysis in your pocket. **How it works** 1. Place your mechanical watch as instructed. 2. Position your iPhone over the watch crystal. 3. Start the measurement. 4. Let Horlogemeter analyze the movement. 5. Review your rate, amplitude, beat error and other timing data. Discover how your mechanical watch is really performing. **Horlogemeter — Measure. Analyze. Understand your watch.**

Screenshots

Misty Faces4 screens
Horlogemeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Misty Faces at every 4 days against Horlogemeter's every 10 days. Horlogemeter's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Misty Faces sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Horlogemeter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Misty Faces ships an update every 4 days, Horlogemeter every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Misty Faces versus Horlogemeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMisty FacesHorlogemeter
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLunabee Studiocarlos Kekwa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Misty Faces

One-time1
  • Unlimited Misty FacesFree
2 purchases

Horlogemeter

One-time2
  • 3 Readings$4.99
  • 7 Readings$7.99

Questions

Is Misty Faces free?
Misty Faces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Horlogemeter free?
Horlogemeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Misty Faces or Horlogemeter have ads?
Neither Misty Faces nor Horlogemeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Misty Faces or Horlogemeter?
Misty Faces ships an update every 4 days, and Horlogemeter every 10 days. Most recently, Misty Faces was updated on October 31, 2026 and Horlogemeter on October 31, 2026.

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