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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OWND is the private archive for collectors. Watches, guitars, cameras, vinyl, sneakers, cards, LEGO: every piece with its photos, its documents and its story. No public feed, no ads. Your collection stays yours. ON IPHONE DUO Open, OWND uses the whole screen: your collection spreads across two pages and every piece reads like a catalogue, the photo on one side and the details on the other. Half open on your desk, it becomes a display case: your pieces one at a time, like a museum. EVERY DAY Daily shot: photograph the piece you're wearing and OWND creates an elegant Instagram story with brand, model and days on the wrist. Values never appear. The diary keeps your streak and reminds you of the pieces that haven't seen your wrist in weeks. SAFE Vault lock: OWND opens only with Face ID or your passcode. Document archive: receipts, warranty cards and appraisals in a private space that is only yours. Warranty scan: your phone reads the serial number, date and price. The photo never leaves your device. Insurance dossier: a printable PDF with photos, serial numbers, values and documents for every piece. Theft kit: a ready sheet for the police report and your insurer, with the steps to follow. THE HUNT Grail hunt: for every wish, a ready search on Chrono24, eBay, Catawiki, Reverb and Discogs, filtered by your maximum price. Grail piggy bank: how much is left and when you'll get there. CARE Service and warranty for every piece, with reminders a month ahead. Performance: what your collection is worth compared to what you paid. TO SHOW Collection card for Instagram, as a post or a story. You decide what to share. Showcase and display case mode: your collection on show, one piece at a time. FREE AND PRO On the free plan you archive up to 3 pieces, use the daily shot and hunt one grail. OWND Pro unlocks unlimited pieces, the vault lock, the document archive, the insurance dossier, the theft kit, reminders and premium styles. Monthly or yearly subscription with a free trial, or a lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, from your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://ownd.netlify.app/terms Privacy: https://ownd.netlify.app/privacy

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. 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 $5.99 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 November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 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, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalvatore LisitaAlex Masure

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OWND

Subscriptions2
  • OWND Pro – Monthly$5.991 Month
  • OWND Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • OWND Pro – A vita$129.99
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 November 5, 2026 and CaseBack on October 31, 2026.

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