Comparison

WordClock vs Japanese Edo clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WordClock

This app transforms your device into a unique timepiece that displays the time using words. It offers a calming way to perceive time and features customizable colors for a personalized aesthetic. Enjoy a novel approach to timekeeping with adjustable sound effects.

Highlights
  • Displays time in written words
  • Customizable colors (background, active/passive words)
  • Minute-accurate time display
  • Optional hourly and quarter-hourly chimes
  • Adjustable ticking sound
  • Double-click menu access
Features
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WordClock – Die Uhr, die die Zeit schreibt Verwandeln Sie Ihr iPhone oder iPad in einen echten Hingucker! WordClock zeigt die aktuelle Uhrzeit nicht mit Zeigern oder digitalen Zahlen, sondern in Worten. Die außergewöhnliche Darstellung sorgt für eine neue Wahrnehmung der Zeit und bringt Ruhe und Entschleunigung in Ihren Alltag. Ob als stilvolle Uhr auf dem Schreibtisch, als dekorative Anzeige oder einfach als besondere Alternative zu einer klassischen Uhr – WordClock macht Ihr Gerät zu einer modernen Wortuhr. Ihre Uhr, Ihr Stil Gestalten Sie WordClock ganz nach Ihren persönlichen Vorstellungen. Sie können die Farben individuell anpassen: * Hintergrundfarbe * Farbe der aktiven Wörter * Farbe der passiven Wörter So können Sie Ihre ganz persönliche WordClock gestalten. Zeit auf die Minute genau Die Uhrzeit wird auf die Minute genau in Worten angezeigt. Statt ständig auf die Sekunden zu achten, steht bei WordClock die aktuelle Zeit im Mittelpunkt. Akustische Signale Auf Wunsch begleitet WordClock die Zeit mit akustischen Signalen: * Dunkler Glockenton zu jeder vollen Stunde * Heller Glockenton zu jeder Viertelstunde * Tickgeräusch der Uhr Alle akustischen Funktionen können unabhängig voneinander ein- und ausgeschaltet werden. Einfach zu bedienen Das Menü lässt sich durch einen **Doppelklick an jeder beliebigen Stelle des Bildschirms** öffnen. Dadurch bleibt die Uhr selbst jederzeit im Mittelpunkt. WordClock – eine besondere Uhr für eine besondere Art, die Zeit zu erleben. Viel Freude mit Ihrer neuen Uhr!

About

Japanese Edo clock

Features
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Wadokei Graphic – Japanese Clock is a graphical Japanese clock app inspired by Japan's traditional seasonal time system. The beautiful design recreates the distinctive features of Japanese clocks, which change their divisions based on the length of day and night to suit modern time. - Simple, easy-to-read Japanese clock display - Automatic calculation of the length of time that changes between day and night - A calming design that evokes Japanese culture [v1.2.0] - Corrected the misalignment of the hour hand - Implemented a grid-type operation with the 24 solar terms mode [v1.3.0] - Reproduces the sound of a time bell using the time bell function - Also notifies users of names such as "U no Koku" (the hour of the rabbit) * Please allow notification permissions to use this app. [v2.0.0] - Home screen widget available in two sizes (purchase via in-app purchase) - Turning off Edo mode allows display in local time - Kansei calendar correction can now be turned off. When off, the day/night cycle and dial are displayed based on sunrise/sunset. - Advertisements are placed at the bottom. - v2.0.1 is a maintenance release. It fixes a bug in settings synchronization and stabilizes display and billing functions. - v2.0.2 is a maintenance release. Fixed a bug in the widget display. [v2.1.0] - The quarter-times line can now be Enable/Disable. - Fixed a widget display issue outside of Japan. - Please restart the app after changing your OS time zone. [v2.2.0] - Added selectable reference cities when Edo Mode is off - Added selection of a nearby reference city from current location - Improved display accuracy outside Japan with support for major world cities - Added and improved widget background themes - Added an option for louder time chimes - Improved display and widget synchronization stability [v2.2.2] - Fixed an issue with ad display - Improved GPS acquisition stability - Fixed widget language synchronization when set to Automatic [v2.2.4] - Improved the operational stability of the time signal. - Improved the recalculation process for time signal timings. [v2.2.5] - Fixed chime timing when Kansei calendar correction is disabled - Improved chime schedule updates when settings change [v2.2.6] - Improved widget time display stability - Improved widget updates after chimes and system changes - Added Bonn, Ludwigshafen, and Rodez to the reference city list [New v2.2.7] - Ready for iOS27 Why not incorporate a little Edo-era sense of time into your daily life?

Screenshots

WordClock2 screens
Japanese Edo clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Japanese Edo clock at Free against WordClock's $0.99. Japanese Edo clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). WordClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Japanese Edo clock is free to download; WordClock costs $0.99 up front. Japanese Edo clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WordClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordClock ships an update every 24 months, Japanese Edo clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
WordClock versus Japanese Edo clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordClockJapanese Edo clock
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerhard LentschikANAHEIM TECHNOLOGY INC

In-app purchases

None

WordClock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Japanese Edo clock

One-time1
  • Enable the widget and Remove ads.$0.99

Questions

Is WordClock free?
WordClock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Japanese Edo clock free?
Japanese Edo clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WordClock or Japanese Edo clock have ads?
Neither WordClock nor Japanese Edo clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordClock or Japanese Edo clock?
WordClock ships an update every 24 months, and Japanese Edo clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, WordClock was updated on October 9, 2026 and Japanese Edo clock on October 14, 2026.

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