Comparison

Chronograde vs LightTune

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

LightTune

Features
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LightTune is a Bluetooth lighting control app designed for compatible lightVision Spot Light fixtures. Main features: • Turn compatible spotlights on and off • Adjust brightness • Adjust color temperature • Organize and control spotlights by group • Pair and unpair compatible spotlights • Create and save custom lighting modes • Apply lighting modes to selected groups • Set an automatic switch-off timer from 1 to 720 minutes LightTune uses Bluetooth broadcasts to send control commands to nearby compatible spotlights. Bluetooth must be enabled on your iPhone, and Bluetooth permission must be granted to LightTune. No account registration is required. Group names, custom lighting modes, language preferences and control information are stored locally on your device and are not uploaded to the developer's servers. Uninstalling the app removes this locally stored data. Please note: LightTune only supports lightVision Spot Light fixtures that are compatible with the LightTune control protocol. It does not support every Bluetooth light.

Screenshots

Chronograde4 screens
LightTune3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightTune at none against Chronograde's 7. LightTune also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LightTune asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chronograde ships an update weekly, LightTune every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Chronograde versus LightTune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronogradeLightTune
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew Wong艺龄 胡

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Chronograde

Subscriptions2
  • Chronograde Pro (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Chronograde Pro (Annual)14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • Submariner Blue Theme$1.99
  • Racing Green Theme$1.99
  • Rose Gold Theme$1.99
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  • Sunburst Gold Theme$1.99
  • Chronograde Pro — Lifetime$29.99
None

LightTune

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chronograde free?
Chronograde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightTune free?
LightTune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chronograde or LightTune have ads?
Chronograde shows ads; LightTune does not.
Which is updated more often, Chronograde or LightTune?
Chronograde ships an update weekly, and LightTune every 3 days. Most recently, Chronograde was updated on November 3, 2026 and LightTune on October 31, 2026.

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