# Dobutsu

> Japanese clock app with Japanese notation and audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Toshihide Shimada.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dobutsu/id455613025 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Toshihide Shimada](https://appshunter.io/developer/302886886)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dobutsu/id455613025/reviews.md

## What is Dobutsu?

This is Japanese clock app.

Please be aware before you make a purchase that notation and audio are only available in Japanese.

## Key features

- Japanese time notation
- Japanese audio
- Free to download
- iPhone, iPad, iPod support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dobutsu/id455613025/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Do they sleep or something?

*2025-12-24*

So I swear it was working in the afternoon or morning but I wanna use it now but the girls they all disappeared..? I thought it was only happy for me but I guess it’s for others too,it’s a great app still,nice reference for art.

### 3/5 — What happened to the characters in this clock?

*2025-02-20*

To be honest, I would have given this app a higher rating, if it wasn’t for the fact that the characters for this clock no longer display…

I had this app installed on my iPhone for the longest time, gone thru many updates (Both software and hardware), and up until recently, I could always see the list of available characters, and select any of them, but that is not working anymore…

WHY is THAT?

### 4/5 — 可愛いです

*2022-11-20*

つい最近、インストールしました。クロヒョウちゃん可愛い。タップするたびにいろんな言葉で話しかけてくれるのが好きです。

本体アプデをしたら、タイトルボタンを押せなくなりました…。

### 2/5 — Please Fix App

*2021-12-28*

Every time I enter the app, no characters appear. So there is nothing for me to do on the app without any of the girls appearing.

### 1/5 — Funny epic app

*2021-01-18*

I need help. Please free me from my prison

### 3/5 — I don't understand

*2018-10-21, version 6.0.1*

I just downloaded this and I can't understand I need help but it looks good

### 4/5 — Cool app!

*2018-08-22*

I love the app but don’t know how to work the alarm clock

### 5/5 — お気に入りです

*2016-11-15*

ケモミミ付けた娘達、表情豊かにお喋りします。ただ性格は無口でも喋り過ぎかな。イソイソ1分、普通5分、のんびり15分、無口無音くらいでいいかと思う。何にせよ時計画面にバナーも無い娘達は可愛いしでお気に入りです！

### 5/5 — 惜しい

*2015-02-18*

キャラをもっと増やしてくれ

### 5/5 — Anime! <3

*2014-12-18*

It's a awesome app.

## Frequently asked questions about Dobutsu

### What languages does Dobutsu support?

Dobutsu exclusively offers notation and audio in Japanese. It is designed for users who understand or wish to learn Japanese.

### Is Dobutsu free to use?

Yes, Dobutsu is available for free download and use on supported devices.

### What devices can I use Dobutsu on?

Dobutsu is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Dobutsu updated?

The app was last updated on April 6, 2017, to version 6.0.1. Future updates are not guaranteed.

### What is the age rating for Dobutsu?

Dobutsu has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Dobutsu have ads?

No, Dobutsu does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for Dobutsu?

Dobutsu has an average rating of 3.0 stars based on 7 user reviews.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.1 — 2017-04-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Some bug fixes.

### 6.0.0 — 2014-12-14

Added new character.

### 5.1.9 — 2014-12-02

Some bug fixes.

### 5.1.8 — 2014-11-08

Some Bug Fixes.

### 5.1.7 — 2014-11-04

Dear reviewers, my selling app is causing some trouble now.
The trouble is that it crashed on New iOS8. 
This app is a version up for the trouble resolved. 
I understand that I am bothering my app users.
Would you review my app as soon as possible if you could?
I do need your help.
I sincerely ask for it.
I would really appreciate if you could help me.

This is an app for table clocks.
This app has a function where an alarm will ring along with a music and sound effect 30 minutes before it rings.
This table clock will tell you the time.
If you set it to Sleep time, you can change the time on the alarm.
You cannot display the characters for other functions besides the alarm.
If you download the data for wallpapers, you can change the wallpapers.

I can not well be produced videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJaGZXvNrrY

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All apps by Toshihide Shimada: https://appshunter.io/developer/302886886

## Related topics

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