# The Byzantine Timepiece — user reviews

> 12 indexed App Store user reviews of The Byzantine Timepiece by RIP CURRENT INTERACTIVE LLC, rated 4.30/5 from 19 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-byzantine-timepiece/id1523732705/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-byzantine-timepiece/id1523732705.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 13 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 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.

### 1/5 — Not accurate

*2020-08-03*

The app jps don’t work and it’s not accurate

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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

### 5/5 — Best app!

*2021-01-20*

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

## Most praised reviews (2 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2020-11-25*

Love this app! Well worth the money!!

### 5/5 — Impressive

*2020-07-17*

Very Interesting way to stay in sync with the monasteries... a handy reminder to pray the hours in a traditional way... looking forward to more Eastern Orthodox App development. Thank You! Christ is Risen!

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