Overview

Rating:
4.80 ▲ 0.10
(252)
Version:
1.3.16
Last updated: 2022-11-10
Ranking
#94,218 860
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Clock Wave lets you calibrate radio-controlled watches anytime, anywhere. Tap Transmit, set the device to manual receive time signals, and place it near your iPhone or iPad speaker - the time will be calibrated within minutes.

Covers major longwave stations worldwide: USA WWVB, Japan JJY, China BPC, UK MSF, and Germany's DCF77. If your watch doesn't support a station, you can manually select JJY or DCF77, and adjust the timezone in app settings.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
震 任
Rating:
4.80
(252)
0.10
Version:
1.3.16 Last updated: 2022-11-10
Version code:
853280444
Creation date:
2016-01-22
Compatible devices:
Size:
1.89MB
Price:
1.99
URLs:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-09-05
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Developed by:
震 任
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clock-wave/id1073576068

User Reviews

Users frequently praise its ability to sync a range of watches quickly and affordably, with many reporting first-time success. However, performance can be inconsistent, and success often depends on careful device alignment and signal strength, making it unreliable in some locations. Overall, it’s a valuable tool when it works.
Pros
  • Works across many watch models (Casio, G‑Shock, Citizen, etc.)
  • Quick to sync (often takes only a few minutes, sometimes first-time success)
  • Good value for money (worth the $2)
  • Easy to use with simple instructions
  • Helps in areas with weak radio reception or poor signal where manual syncing is difficult
Cons
  • Inconsistent performance; sometimes doesn’t work or fails to sync
  • Requires careful alignment/positioning; success depends on placement of the watch and phone
  • Signal reception varies by location; in weak-signal areas it can be hit-or-miss
  • Some users report it doesn’t work or stops functioning (possible updates/compatibility issues)
Recent reviews
I was thinking twice about whether it would work for my g shock 3495 module square with a phone, it just works as stated. The clean simple UI / app is a great addition to my watch, definitely worth $2. Keeping watch on the phone or iPad over the loudest speaker (you can do hearing test to see where it is loudest), and then letting watch sit on it does the job in 3-4mins.
by AB*****, 2026-08-30

I have three atomic timekeeper watches and one of them is just so finicky and was driving me nuts because I couldn’t get it to synchronize. I found out about this app from another user and the very first time I used it my watch synchronized. This app is absolutely worth $2. I just wish I would have known about it sooner.
by An*****, 2026-08-06
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