Comparison

Niban vs BitTime

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

Head to head
About

Niban

Features
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The app icon is a blue "2". Try placing it next to the "Ichiban" (with "1") icon on your home screen for easy access. Just like a TV remote, simply tap the numbered icon to start a video call - tap "1" for one person, "2" for another. For Beginners: 1) For senior beginners, we recommend having a family member help with the initial setup. 2) Let them know: "I've added another contact. You can now video call with [name]" and "Look for the blue '2' icon." 3) After setup, please help them test the connection and guide them through their first calls. Setup and Operation: Same simple process as "Ichiban" app.

About

BitTime

Features
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BitTime is a binary clock app for your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It shows the time in a variety of formats, and features widgets and watch complications. Formats: * Binary-Coded Decimal - Classic dot-matrix binary clock, customizable to your liking * Numerical binary - hour:minute:second view * Unix Timestamp - For those who like numbers and dislike being able to read the time * ISO 8601 - This is getting ridiculous Customize your view: * Symbol styles: circles, rectangles, squares, or plain 1s and 0s * Regular macOS, or colored themes with retro glow effects * 12-hour or 24-hour display * Seconds or minute views * Local time or UTC * Color themes including custom colors Widgets are available on your iOS and iPadOS devices; watch complications are available in all shapes and sizes on your Apple Watch. The app also integrates with Spotlight on iOS and iPadOS, allowing you to quickly see the current time in binary formats. BitTime respects your privacy, and has no network access or telemetry. (Except App Store analytics that Apple collects)

Screenshots

Niban4 screens
BitTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Niban at none against BitTime's 5. Niban also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. BitTime sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Niban asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Niban ships an update every 2 months, BitTime monthly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Niban versus BitTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNibanBitTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better17.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuko NakataClete Blackwell II

In-app purchases

None

Niban

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

BitTime

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$2.99
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  • X-Large Tip$3.99
  • XX-Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Niban free?
Niban is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BitTime free?
BitTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Niban or BitTime have ads?
Neither Niban nor BitTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Niban or BitTime?
Niban ships an update every 2 months, and BitTime monthly. Most recently, Niban was updated on October 1, 2026 and BitTime on October 1, 2026.

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