time4words vs KanjiClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
time4words
This app displays the current time using words instead of numbers, offering a minimalist and elegant aesthetic. It allows for extensive customization of colors and languages, transforming your device into a stylish design object. The app is designed for users who appreciate aesthetics and a more relaxed approach to timekeeping.
- Time displayed in words
- Eleven languages and dialects supported
- Over 16 million customizable colors
- Effect filters for personalization (HD version)
- Auto-lock feature deactivation
- Apple TV and HDMI adapter support
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This fantastic clock app replaces the number-based time display with a minimalist text display: Time transformed into words will revolutionize the way you perceive time and use your clock. The way this clock shows you the current time is stylish and elegant, and the reassuring changing illumination of words helps decelerate your day. This clock will not indicate the time down to the last second, even though it calculates the time exactly ā it is the aesthetic symbol for a human who, liberated from the pressure represented by the second hand, decoratively integrates this relaxed attitude in his or her living environment. With time4words, your device becomes a cult design object and attention-getter wherever you go and is the right clock app for all enthusiasts who appreciate aesthetics and refuse to let themselves be hurried by the clock.
KanjiClock
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Experience time in a uniquely Japanese way with KanjiClock ā a beautifully minimalist clock app that displays time using traditional kanji characters. KanjiClock transforms your device into a stunning timepiece that celebrates Japanese aesthetics. Watch as numbers gracefully appear in kanji, creating a meditative and culturally rich experience. Add a kanji clock widget to your Home Screen and bring a touch of Japanese aesthetics to your everyday view. FEATURES ⢠Two numeral systems: Standard Kanji and Daiji (formal kanji) ⢠20 Japanese-inspired color schemes with inversion option (40 combinations) ⢠8 font styles including Hiragino, Zen Maru Gothic, Noto Serif, Klee, and more ⢠Home Screen Widgets (Small & Medium) ⢠Show/hide seconds, 12h/24h format, digital time & date, weekday display ⢠Automatic vertical writing layout in portrait mode ⢠World time support for major cities ⢠Bilingual interface (English / Japanese) PERFECT FOR ⢠Adding a touch of Japanese aesthetics to your Home Screen ⢠Minimalist design lovers ⢠Anyone fascinated by kanji and Japanese culture ⢠Building a daily habit of reading kanji numbers PRIVACY No data collection. No tracking. No internet connection required. All settings are stored locally on your device. Transform your device into a window to Japanese culture ā download KanjiClock today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KanjiClock at every 2 weeks against time4words's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
time4words ships an update every 3 months, KanjiClock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | time4words | KanjiClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BuddhaCat Publishing | Bazooka Corp. |
In-app purchases
time4words
No in-app purchases
KanjiClock
No in-app purchases









