Comparison

Chronograde 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

Chronograde

Features
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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

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

Chronograde4 screens
Timegrapher Logging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Timegrapher Logging at none against Chronograde's shown. Chronograde's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, 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. Chronograde sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Timegrapher Logging sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Chronograde versus Timegrapher Logging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronogradeTimegrapher Logging
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew WongDANIEL DAVID RICKS

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Chronograde

Subscriptions2
  • Chronograde Pro (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Chronograde Pro (Annual)14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time10
  • 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
  • Chronograde Pro — Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Timegrapher Logging

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

Questions

Is Chronograde free?
Chronograde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timegrapher Logging free?
Timegrapher Logging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chronograde or Timegrapher Logging have ads?
Chronograde shows ads; Timegrapher Logging does not.
Which is updated more often, Chronograde or Timegrapher Logging?
Chronograde ships an update weekly, and Timegrapher Logging every 3 days. Most recently, Chronograde was updated on October 25, 2026 and Timegrapher Logging on October 6, 2026.

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