Comparison

Chronograde vs Horlogemeter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

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** โ€ข Rate and daily accuracy โ€ข Beat frequency (BPH/VPH) โ€ข Beat error โ€ข Amplitude โ€ข 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 โ€” Measure. Analyze. Understand your watch.**

Screenshots

Chronograde4 screens
Horlogemeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Horlogemeter at none against Chronograde's shown. Horlogemeter also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Chronograde sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Horlogemeter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chronograde ships an update weekly, Horlogemeter every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Chronograde versus Horlogemeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronogradeHorlogemeter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew Wongcarlos Kekwa

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
Show 7 more
  • 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 โ€” Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Horlogemeter

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

Questions

Is Chronograde free?
Chronograde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Horlogemeter free?
Horlogemeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chronograde or Horlogemeter have ads?
Chronograde shows ads; Horlogemeter does not.
Which is updated more often, Chronograde or Horlogemeter?
Chronograde ships an update weekly, and Horlogemeter every 10 days. Most recently, Chronograde was updated on October 25, 2026 and Horlogemeter on October 24, 2026.

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