Comparison

OWND vs CaseBack

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

Head to head
About

OWND

Features
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Some things deserve to be remembered properly. OWND is a private archive for serious collectors. Catalog the objects that matter (watches, guitars, cameras, sneakers, vinyl, art, and anything else you collect) with photos, provenance notes, documents and estimated value, all in one beautiful place. Every object gets its own page: where it came from, its history, its specifications, and the receipts, certificates and service records that prove it. Track what your collection is worth, keep a wishlist of the pieces you are still hunting, and export a clean PDF or CSV whenever you need one. Private by default. Your archive is yours alone, shareable only by invite. No marketplace, no feed, no noise. Just your collection, kept the way it deserves. FREE - Up to 5 objects - 1 category - Photos, notes and provenance - Private archive PRO - Unlimited objects - Every category, including custom - PDF and CSV export - Document vault for receipts, certificates and service records Objects, stories, provenance. — Termini di servizio (EULA): https://ownd.netlify.app/terms Informativa sulla privacy: https://ownd.netlify.app/privacy Gli abbonamenti si rinnovano automaticamente salvo disattivazione almeno 24 ore prima della fine del periodo. Il pagamento viene addebitato sul tuo ID Apple alla conferma. Gestisci o annulla gli abbonamenti nelle impostazioni dell'App Store.

About

CaseBack

Features
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Your watches deserve better than a spreadsheet. CaseBack is the private, offline home for your watch collection — every reference, photo, value and service record, in one beautiful app that never asks you to sign in. Built for collectors who care about privacy: no account, no forced cloud, nothing leaves your iPhone without your say-so. Your serial numbers and values are yours alone. YOUR COLLECTION, ORGANIZED • Add unlimited watches — free, forever. Photos, movement, case size, reference, serial, box & papers. • Search, sort and filter your grid at a glance. • Watch your collection's total value update in real time. • Native on iPad too, with a sidebar and large layouts. WEAR WHAT YOU OWN • One tap to log the watch on your wrist today. • See what you actually wear — rotation stats, streaks, most- and least-worn pieces. • Let CaseBack suggest your watch of the day. KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH • Track each watch's value over time, with a clean history and chart. • Total value, breakdown by brand and movement. NEVER MISS A SERVICE • Service reminders and warranty alerts — a movement is never overdue. • A full maintenance log: date, type, cost, watchmaker. READY IF THE WORST HAPPENS • Export a polished insurance report (PDF & CSV): cover page, one page per watch, photos, serials and values. • The file you'll be glad to have if a watch is lost or stolen. EVERY PAPER IN ITS PLACE • Keep invoices, certificates, warranty cards and service papers as PDFs with each watch, up to 20 per watch. • Preview them in the app and share the original file untouched. • Your first 2 documents are free. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account. No tracking. No ads. • Face ID / Touch ID lock, free. • Optional iCloud sync, encrypted on your own account. FREE VS PRO Free gives you unlimited watches, full detail, value, wear log, Face ID and 2 PDF documents — for good. Unlock Pro once for: rotation stats & history, value charts, multi-collections, wishlist, strap inventory, warranty tracking, service log, insurance export, watch documents (PDF), iCloud sync and themes. One-time purchase. Yours forever. No subscription, ever. Download CaseBack and give your collection the home it deserves.

Screenshots

OWND4 screens
CaseBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OWND at every 4 days against CaseBack's every 3 weeks. OWND also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. OWND sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CaseBack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OWND ships an update every 4 days, CaseBack every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
OWND versus CaseBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOWNDCaseBack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalvatore LisitaAlex Masure

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OWND

Subscriptions2
  • OWND Pro – Monthly$3.991 Month
  • OWND Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • OWND Pro – A vita$89.99
1 purchases

CaseBack

One-time1
  • CaseBack Pro$6.99

Questions

Is OWND free?
OWND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CaseBack free?
CaseBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OWND or CaseBack have ads?
Neither OWND nor CaseBack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OWND or CaseBack?
OWND ships an update every 4 days, and CaseBack every 3 weeks. Most recently, OWND was updated on October 6, 2026 and CaseBack on October 18, 2026.

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