# Cronosurf Wave watch

> Most popular chronograph watch, stopwatch, timer, calendar, moon phases +more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fruit4droid.cronosurf](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fruit4droid.cronosurf)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fruit4droid.cronosurf`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** fruit4droid
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,925,888
- **Rating:** 4.38 / 5 (7,970 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2015-06-20
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fruit4droid.cronosurf)
- **Website:** [https://cronosurf.com](https://cronosurf.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cronosurf.com/legal\_csw](https://cronosurf.com/legal_csw)

## Description

**Cronosurf Wave** is a chronograph app for Android devices, designed for precise timekeeping with a rich feature set including a 12-hour stopwatch with 1/20 second resolution, a countdown timer, alarms with optional gradual volume, moon phases, world time, a monthly calendar, and a 100-year calendar. The interface emphasizes design, usability, and quick learning through a built-in user manual and the Button Assistant, which labels buttons according to the watch state.

Note: Wear OS watchfaces were removed in the latest release to comply with Google Play policies; existing installations will continue to function. Standalone Android watches are supported as regular apps (not native watchfaces). Cronosurf Wave also offers live wallpaper options, custom presets, and other advanced features for chronograph enthusiasts.

## Rankings

- #46,118 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.fruit4droid.cronosurf.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.permission.PROVIDE_BACKGROUND`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Cronosurf Wave for its deep feature set, striking visuals, and low battery drain, often calling it among the best free watch faces. However, multiple reviews report Galaxy Watch compatibility problems across models (Ultra, 7, 8 Classic), with some watches unable to install or run it. Some devices also show occasional functional glitches. Overall, it’s highly valued where it works, especially for its alarm feature and depth, but broader device support is a frequent requested improvement.

### Pros

- Extremely feature-rich and deep watch face with many functions (alarms, modes, customization).
- Visually impressive design with high detail and a complex, polished UI.
- Very battery-efficient compared to other watch faces.
- Widely regarded as one of the best watch faces and is free to use, with users praising its value.

### Cons

- Compatibility issues with Galaxy Watch models (Ultra, 7, and 8 Classic) leading to install or run failures on multiple devices.
- Not all watches are supported or available (reports of Galaxy Watch 7 not being supported).
- Occasional functional glitches on some devices (e.g., mode/stopwatch behavior or intermittent non-functionality) when it does run.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fruit4droid.cronosurf)