Digital Japanese Clock vs Quick Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Quick Timer
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Start the timer you need with one tap. Quick Timer removes repetitive setup and makes everyday timing fast and effortless. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Live Activities and Dynamic Island countdowns • Up to 12 editable presets • Multiple timers at the same time • A wide range of icons and theme colors • Light and Dark Mode • Siri and Shortcuts support Save timers for noodles, cooking, study sessions, breaks, naps, and more. When the moment comes, start instantly and keep track of the remaining time at a glance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Digital Japanese Clock at Free against Quick Timer's $1.99. Digital Japanese Clock also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). Quick Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Digital Japanese Clock is free to download; Quick Timer costs $1.99 up front. Digital Japanese Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Quick Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Digital Japanese Clock ships an update every 6 weeks, Quick Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Digital Japanese Clock | Quick Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mihoko Araki | Ryogo Owashi |
In-app purchases
Digital Japanese Clock
- No Ads$1.99
Quick Timer
No in-app purchases









