JJY Simulator vs AtomicClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JJY Simulator
This utility app simulates standard radio waves used by Japanese radio-controlled clocks. It outputs a 13.3kHz audio signal to synchronize your clock, allowing you to manually set the time.
- Simulates JJY standard radio waves
- Outputs 13.3kHz audio signal
- Synchronizes radio-controlled clocks
- Uses 40kHz for time adjustment
- Requires earphone connection
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日本で市販されている電波時計をiPhoneで合わせるユーティリティです。 日本の電波時計の基準局(JJY)で使用される標準電波を模擬した信号を、13.3kHzの音声として出力し、3倍高調波(40kHz)を利用して時刻を合わせます。 1. イヤホンをiPhoneのイヤホンジャックに接続し、電波時計のすぐそばに置きます。 2. 音量を最大に設定します。 3. 「音声信号を出力」をオンにします。 4. 電波時計を強制受信モードにし、時刻が合うまで数分間待ちます。
AtomicClock
This app displays the exact current time synchronized with NTP servers, offering a customizable clock view for precise time checks. It's ideal for setting watches, verifying timestamps, or comparing local and network time.
- Precise time from NTP servers
- Customizable clock faces
- Select or add time servers
- Local and UTC views
- 12/24 hour modes
- Customizable time format
- Acoustic ticking
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Check precise NTP reference time at a glance. AtomicClock helps you set watches, wall clocks, cameras, and other devices, compare local time with UTC, and follow moments when every second matters. Clear analog and digital time AtomicClock displays current time from NTP servers that reference atomic clocks. Choose a predefined server or add your own, then view local or UTC time in a clean analog or digital clock. Customize your reference clock • Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time • Customize the time format • Choose from multiple clock faces and hands • Use a smooth, fluid second hand • Add acoustic ticking or the Greenwich Time Signal • Tap the screen to hide information and controls, freeze the display, or mute ticking Details for precise time checks View technical NTP information, including round-trip time and server stratum. Whether you are checking a timestamp, preparing a camera, aligning a wall clock, or setting a watch by hand, the seconds remain clear and easy to follow. AtomicClock is free to use. AtomicClock Pro is available as a one-time purchase with no subscription. It unlocks your preferred clock face, hands, and font, removes ads, and includes upcoming Pro features. AtomicClock displays NTP reference time for comparison and does not change your device’s system time. Results can vary with the selected server, network conditions, and device behavior.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AtomicClock at 4.8 against JJY Simulator's 4.2. AtomicClock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 66 months) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 18). JJY Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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
Both are free to download. AtomicClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JJY Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
AtomicClock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AtomicClock has 5.5K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of JJY Simulator's written reviews are positive against 84% of AtomicClock's.
JJY Simulator ships an update every 66 months, AtomicClock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JJY Simulator | AtomicClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (18 ratings) | 4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 5.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 66 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NeoCat | Timo Partl |
Customer experience
JJY Simulator
AtomicClock
Bugs and requests
JJY Simulator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
AtomicClock
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain iOS versions
- Occasional freezing of hands
- Countdown timer sound not working
Requested features
5 requests- Add GMT/dual time display
- Implement widget support
- Add different second hand sounds
- Allow setting background color to match watch
- Include alarm/timer functionality
In-app purchases
JJY Simulator
No in-app purchases
AtomicClock
- Lifetime Pro Version$6.99









