Comparison

波紋 vs シンプル時報

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

Head to head
About

波紋

This app generates visual ripples with each tap, creating a calming, rhythmic experience. Users can start, tap to create effects, and triple-tap to exit. It offers a simple, free-form interaction for relaxation.

Highlights
  • Tap to create ripples
  • Triple tap to end
  • Rhythmic visual effects
  • Simple interface
  • Relaxing experience
Features
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Hamon 使い方 ・STARTで開始 ・Tapすると波紋が出ます ・トリプルタップでgame終了 使い方はご自由に Hamon How to use ・ Start with START ・ Tap will cause ripples ・ Triple tap to end the game Feel free to use 1/f のリズムでゆらぐHamon

About

シンプル時報

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「シンプル時報」は、美しさと機能性を兼ね備えた時報アプリです。 時間を大切にするすべての人のために、直感的な操作と洗練されたデザインで作りました。毎時の合図はもちろん、15分ごとのポモドーロ・テクニックや、特定の時間割に合わせた通知など、あなたのライフスタイルに合わせて自由にカスタマイズできます。 【主な機能】 自由なタイミング設定: 毎時0分だけでなく、5分単位で好きな時間に時報を鳴らせます。「10分ごと」「15分ごと」などの一括設定もワンタップで。 マイセット機能: 「仕事用」「休日用」「集中モード」など、設定した時間の組み合わせを保存して、すぐに切り替えられます。 選べる通知音: デフォルト音に加え、優しい「ベル」や「チャイム」など、心地よいサウンドを用意しました。 美しいデザイン: 時間帯やテーマカラーに合わせて変化する背景グラデーション。ミニマルなデザインで、置き時計としても美しく機能します。 常時表示モード: アプリを開いたまま、美しいデジタル・アナログ時計としてデスクに置いておけます。 直感的な操作: 時計の周りのボタンをタップするだけの簡単設定。 【こんな方におすすめ】 集中力を維持したい、ポモドーロ・テクニックを実践している方 規則正しい生活を送りたい方 会議や作業の終了時間を意識したい方 シンプルで美しい時計アプリを探している方 あなたの時間を、もっと美しく管理しましょう。 キーワード 時報,時計,アラーム,リマインダー,ポモドーロ,集中,時間管理,チャイム,スケジュール,シンプル "Simple Time Signal" is an hourly chime app designed for beauty and functionality. Built for everyone who values their time, it combines intuitive controls with a sophisticated design. Whether you need a simple hourly reminder, a 15-minute Pomodoro timer, or a custom schedule for your daily routine, this app adapts to your lifestyle. 【Key Features】 Flexible Scheduling: Set chimes not just for the hour (00), but for any 5-minute interval. Quickly select "Every 10 min" or "Every 15 min" with a single tap. My Sets: Save your favorite time combinations as "Work", "Weekend", or "Focus Mode" and switch between them instantly. Custom Sounds: Choose from pleasant sounds including "Default", "Bell", and "Chime" to suit your environment. Beautiful Design: Features a minimalist interface with background gradients that adapt to your theme. It looks stunning as a desk clock. Always On Display: Keep the app open to use as a stylish digital and analog clock on your desk. Intuitive Controls: Set your chimes simply by tapping the minute markers around the clock face. 【Perfect For】 Productivity enthusiasts practicing the Pomodoro Technique. Anyone wanting to maintain a structured daily routine. Keeping track of meeting times and work intervals. Those looking for a clean, aesthetic clock app. Manage your time beautifully with Simple Time Signal. Keywords Time Signal,Chime,Clock,Alarm,Reminder,Pomodoro,Focus,Hourly,Schedule,Minimalist

Screenshots

波紋2 screens
シンプル時報3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: シンプル時報 at none against 波紋's shown. 波紋's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

波紋 ships an update every 2 weeks, シンプル時報 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
波紋 versus シンプル時報: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter波紋シンプル時報
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertakayuki atsuminaoya takamura

In-app purchases

None

波紋

No in-app purchases

None

シンプル時報

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 波紋 free?
波紋 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is シンプル時報 free?
シンプル時報 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 波紋 or シンプル時報 have ads?
波紋 shows ads; シンプル時報 does not.
Which is updated more often, 波紋 or シンプル時報?
波紋 ships an update every 2 weeks, and シンプル時報 every 9 months. Most recently, 波紋 was updated on October 11, 2026 and シンプル時報 on October 14, 2026.

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