Comparison

Digital Japanese Clock vs MedLocker

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

MedLocker

Features
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The App software provides multiple functions for the MedLocker Camera. A video and photographic record of who opens the MedLocker and also sends a notification to the administrator(s) that the MedLocker has been opened. This protects the MedLocker from theft by providing a record of who opens the Locker. In case of an emergency, the video and photographic record also provides the identity as to who takes the medication out of the MedLocker. The video and photographic records are transmitted over a wifi system. In the case where there is no wifi system available, there is a backup system using an SD memory stick that contains the video and photographic record.

Screenshots

Digital Japanese Clock4 screens
MedLocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MedLocker at none against Digital Japanese Clock's 1. MedLocker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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. MedLocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Digital Japanese Clock versus MedLocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital Japanese ClockMedLocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihoko ArakiBelay

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Digital Japanese Clock

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
None

MedLocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digital Japanese Clock free?
Digital Japanese Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MedLocker free?
MedLocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Digital Japanese Clock or MedLocker have ads?
Digital Japanese Clock shows ads; MedLocker does not.

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