# The Byzantine Timepiece — Ancient Time is now Digital

> Displays ancient Byzantine and Judean time with unequal hours. (iPhone/iPad app by RIP CURRENT INTERACTIVE LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-byzantine-timepiece/id1523732705 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RIP CURRENT INTERACTIVE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/668400215)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-07-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-byzantine-timepiece/id1523732705/reviews.md

## What is The Byzantine Timepiece?

Ever wanted to pray like King David or the Apostles of the Holy Bible and Jesus Christ himself who stated "are there not 12 Hours in a day?".

Byzantine Time is originates even before the Byzantine Empire found among Ancient Judeans. It uses unequal hours like a Sundial. The next day begins at Evening rather than midnight on modern clocks. This Application Requires GPS to operate. How ever you can manually type in the Longitude and Latitude in the settings.

Byzantine Time is still kept by Holy Monks on Mount Athos Greece, and the Eastern Orthodox Church keeps the Prayer Hours to this day.

## Key features

- Unequal hour timekeeping
- Day starts at evening
- GPS location support
- Manual longitude/latitude input
- Historical timekeeping

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-byzantine-timepiece/id1523732705/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Notification settings

*2026-02-16*

I like that it shows all the prayer hours, but the only thing that I feel like is important is being able to choose a notification sound. It would be nice if there was a prayer notification option for Gregorian or Byzantine chanting, or maybe even church bells would be cool. Or a simple ding or buzz sound for when your phone is on silent mode also.

### 1/5 — If it worked….

*2025-11-20*

Great idea. But—Will not connect to my gps so the time is incorrect and useless for prayers.

### 2/5 — Thought it would be more than just a clock

*2024-12-03*

Its literally just the clock. I thought perhaps it would include some prayers. That would be nice.

### 5/5 — Byzantium

*2024-09-16*

I really enjoy this, it’s a tie to an aspect of the classical world. The anno mundi calender is particularly interesting. But to hear the drumming at first watch is awesome

### 2/5 — Really cool concept but…

*2024-04-26*

The clock doesn’t work, it sets my roman time 2 hours behind and the clock seconds seem to be ticking too fast? Sad I paid 2.99 for it not to work. Is there something I’m doing wrong? I set my coordinates manually.

### 4/5 — Great

*2023-12-02*

Could you make an option to use the Gregorian calendar for us Latins? Σοι ειρηνην.

### 4/5 — Apple Watch

*2021-10-29*

If you guys would make an Apple Watch version I would happily pay $10 to download it. I think it would be so much more useful.

### 3/5 — Useful & intriguing, but glitchy & dull

*2021-05-04*

I love the goal of this app, but 
• it has bugged out not saving my location (resetting my time to another location).
• the interface is quite dull and packed
(1) the clock marks watches as being identical to the hours—which requires extra lines and wording around the face.  I think such should be removed to make the interface cleaner, sleeker, and less confusing.  [After all, the 3rd hour ends at the red 3 (when 3rd hour prayers begin); it does not run from the red 3 for the next 3 hours—that is simply the 2nd watch.]
(2) the clock face should be larger and with the info (the fine print) available under a settings button.  Having it on the main screen is cluttery/distracting/makes the interface needlessly overwhelming.
(3) there should be a light and dark mode—as this is to be useful at night
(4) sound effects for notifications would be a nice feature (ex. the talanton, a bell, or a ringtone)
(5) I love the fact that the clock can rotate, but only in compass mode.  
(6) Perhaps graphics more reminiscent of a sundial or with different backgrounds could be an offered feature—making this a true visual treasure (ex. icons matching the seasonal celebration, a simply wallpaper pic, or lighting changing on a single scene)
(7) While I prefer this for prayer usage, a simple feature addition (like identifying the golden hours)  could broaden the appeal (ex. to, say, photographers) while bringing to a praying person's attention the status of the light (i.e. highlighting the day's lighting to times of prayer).

Summing up:
• beautiful concept
• a little glitchy (didn't save locale)
• interface is accurate, but overloaded with unnecessary labels and information
• interface could be more artistic and have a broader appeal.  (the Byzantine eagle is ok, but lacks soul)
• night mode would be greatly appreciated
• notification sound options would be great (but I don't know if that's possible).

I will continue to use (it fills a hole in the app world), but I hope the developer is able to update it to give the app better visual appeal.

### 5/5 — Best app!

*2021-01-20*

Great application. Very detailed & precise. You can tell the developer cares about the product he is creating. :)

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2020-11-25*

Love this app! Well worth the money!!

## Frequently asked questions about The Byzantine Timepiece

### What is the Byzantine Timepiece?

The Byzantine Timepiece displays time using ancient Judean and Byzantine methods, which feature unequal hours and begin the day at evening. This system predates modern midnight-based clocks and is still used in some religious contexts.

### How does the Byzantine Timepiece calculate time?

It uses unequal hours, similar to a sundial, where the length of an hour can vary based on the season. The day officially begins at evening, not midnight.

### Does the Byzantine Timepiece require GPS?

Yes, the application requires GPS to operate automatically. However, you can manually input the longitude and latitude in the settings if GPS is unavailable or not preferred.

### Who uses Byzantine Time?

Byzantine Time is still kept by Holy Monks on Mount Athos, Greece, and the Eastern Orthodox Church uses these prayer hours. It appeals to those interested in historical or religious timekeeping.

### What devices does the Byzantine Timepiece support?

The Byzantine Timepiece is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How much does the Byzantine Timepiece cost?

The Byzantine Timepiece is a paid application, priced at $2.99.

### When was the Byzantine Timepiece last updated?

The latest version, 5.2, was last updated on December 10, 2021.

### What is the age rating for the Byzantine Timepiece?

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

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2 — 2021-12-10

Major Notification System Patch

### 5.1 — 2021-12-07

Major Notification System Patch, The general hours schedule properly now and two of the prayer hours at night are now working properly as well.

### 4.76 — 2021-01-25

Notification Bug fix

### 4.75 — 2021-01-21

Notification bug fix

### 4.7 — 2021-01-19

Fixes Notification bug and adds a Clear Badges button.

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