Comparison

Guidosimplex vs Digital Japanese Clock

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

Head to head
About

Guidosimplex

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App is suitable for the products of Guidosimplex. It is mainly used for the Bluetooth control of mobile phones, such as the extension and retraction of the roof storage device.

About

Digital Japanese Clock

Experience the Edo period's unique timekeeping with this digital clock. It simulates the indefinite time method, dividing days and nights into variable lengths. Customize sounds, displays, and backgrounds for an immersive historical experience.

Highlights
  • Indefinite time method simulation
  • Customizable bell sounds (drums, cannons, cuckoo)
  • Multiple display options (zodiac, numerals, emojis)
  • Adjustable background color and font
  • Optional modern sub-clock display
  • Settings for time methods and display elements
Features
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A wadokei is a mechanical clock made in Japan during the Edo period. At that time, Japan used a unique time system called the "indefinite time method". It is a method of dividing the day into day and night and then dividing each into equal parts. The common people of the Edo period began their day's activities by listening to the "dawn six bells" about 30 minutes before sunrise and ended their activities by listening to the "dusk six bells" about 30 minutes after sunset. Naturally, the time of sunrise and sunset varied with the seasons, so the time of bell ringing and the length of the unit of time, ittoki, between day and night also changed greatly. But not only was this perfectly acceptable at the time, it was also an eco-friendly way of living that suited their body rhythms very well. This app is a digital representation of this indefinite time method. The hour bells can be switched not only to the sound of bells, but also to drums, cannons, cuckoo, pillar clocks, etc. The main display can be selected from zodiac signs, numerals, and emojis. You can open the settings screen by tapping twice on the main display or by tapping the settings icon. You can change the background color, font, time methods, show/hide sub-clock, etc. here. The sub-clock in the lower left corner of the screen can also display a modern clock. You can switch the display between 24 hours, 12 hours, numerals, and zodiac signs with each tap. Please use this application and experience the rhythm of life in the Edo period. Perhaps you will discover something good.

Screenshots

Guidosimplex2 screens
Digital Japanese Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guidosimplex at none against Digital Japanese Clock's 1. Guidosimplex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Digital Japanese Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 28 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Digital Japanese Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Guidosimplex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guidosimplex ships an update every 28 months, Digital Japanese Clock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Guidosimplex versus Digital Japanese Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuidosimplexDigital Japanese Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChangzhou Xinder-Tech Electronics Co., LtdMihoko Araki

In-app purchases

None

Guidosimplex

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Digital Japanese Clock

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Guidosimplex free?
Guidosimplex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Digital Japanese Clock free?
Digital Japanese Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guidosimplex or Digital Japanese Clock have ads?
Digital Japanese Clock shows ads; Guidosimplex does not.
Which is updated more often, Guidosimplex or Digital Japanese Clock?
Guidosimplex ships an update every 28 months, and Digital Japanese Clock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Guidosimplex was updated on October 4, 2026 and Digital Japanese Clock on October 17, 2026.

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