Comparison

Digital Japanese Clock vs Pixel Art Clock

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

Head to head
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.

About

Pixel Art Clock

A design-focused digital clock with a retro pixel art aesthetic. It offers customizable display options and can be used in portrait or landscape modes, ideal for desks or wall mounts.

Highlights
  • Pixel art design
  • Flip clock mode
  • Portrait and landscape orientation
  • Customizable display settings
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Pixel Art Clock is a design-focused clock that you can use in portrait or landscape flip clock mode.  Perfect if you like pixel art, cozy vibes, retro, gaming, or minimalist aesthetics. It's also ad-free. Some example use cases are having it show in your iPhone when it's in a stand next to your computer or in a wall mounted iPad. You can switch between styles by swapping left/right or tapping the screen. Once you tap on the screen you can also access Settings, where you can toggle 24/12 hour mode, displaying seconds, grouping of the digits (grouped is more practical, but in landscape ungrouped looks more interesting), and keeping the screen on. Thank you for trying it out. Feel free to contact support@featherhop.com with any questions.

Screenshots

Digital Japanese Clock4 screens
Pixel Art Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Art Clock at 5.0 against Digital Japanese Clock's 2.0. Pixel Art Clock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Digital Japanese Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume 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. Pixel Art Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Art Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digital Japanese Clock ships an update every 6 weeks, Pixel Art Clock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Digital Japanese Clock versus Pixel Art Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital Japanese ClockPixel Art Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihoko ArakiFeatherHop

Customer experience

Digital Japanese Clock

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Pixel Art Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Digital Japanese Clock

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
None

Pixel Art Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digital Japanese Clock free?
Digital Japanese Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Art Clock free?
Pixel Art Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Digital Japanese Clock or Pixel Art Clock?
Pixel Art Clock is rated higher. Digital Japanese Clock averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pixel Art Clock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Digital Japanese Clock or Pixel Art Clock have ads?
Digital Japanese Clock shows ads; Pixel Art Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Digital Japanese Clock or Pixel Art Clock?
Digital Japanese Clock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pixel Art Clock every 9 days. Most recently, Digital Japanese Clock was updated on July 29, 2026 and Pixel Art Clock on June 11, 2026.

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