Comparison

JJY Simulator vs TimeWave

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Simulates JJY standard radio waves
  • Outputs 13.3kHz audio signal
  • Synchronizes radio-controlled clocks
  • Uses 40kHz for time adjustment
  • Requires earphone connection
Features
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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。

About

TimeWave

This app simulates radio-controlled clock signals to help your watch synchronize its time when terrestrial signals are unavailable. It offers guides for popular watch brands and checks environmental conditions before transmission.

Highlights
  • Radio-controlled clock signal simulation
  • Support for multiple international time signals
  • Environment pre-check and recommendations
  • Smart output tuning for various audio paths
  • Local time mode for overseas watches
  • Watch-specific synchronization guides
  • Live signal visualization and sync history
Features
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TimeWave is a professional time-signal simulator designed for radio-controlled watches and clocks. When your watch cannot reliably receive a terrestrial time signal, TimeWave can generate a compatible time code through your iPhone or iPad speaker, wired headphones, or supported Bluetooth audio devices. This helps your watch perform manual reception and synchronize its time wherever you are. No ads. No account required. No personal data uploaded. Core synchronization features work offline. SUPPORTED TIME SIGNALS • BPC — China • JJY40 / JJY60 — Japan • WWVB — United States • MSF — United Kingdom • DCF77 — Germany KEY FEATURES ENVIRONMENT PRE-CHECK Before transmission begins, TimeWave checks device volume, battery level, ambient noise, and magnetic-field conditions. It then provides practical recommendations to help reduce common synchronization failures. SMART OUTPUT TUNING TimeWave adjusts signal parameters for different audio output paths, including the built-in speaker, wired headphones, and supported Bluetooth audio devices, helping maintain a stable transmission. LOCAL TIME MODE Designed for imported and overseas watch models. Generate a compatible time signal using your selected local time zone, making it easier to synchronize watches that do not support your local transmitter. WATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDES Follow step-by-step guides for popular radio-controlled watches from Casio G-Shock and Multiband 6, Citizen Eco-Drive, Seiko, Junghans, Braun, and more. Guides may include: • Manual reception instructions • Antenna-position diagrams • Recommended watch placement • Reception-status indicators • Troubleshooting suggestions Actual compatibility depends on the watch model and the time-signal standard it supports. MULTIPLE PLACEMENT METHODS View clear diagrams for positioning your watch near an iPhone or iPad speaker, wired headphone cable, or supported audio device. OUTPUT PROTECTION TimeWave controls signal amplitude according to the selected output path and provides warnings when device conditions may be unsuitable for transmission. LIVE SIGNAL VISUALIZATION Watch the current time code and transmission waveform in real time, with a clear view of progress and remaining time. SYNC HISTORY Save synchronization sessions and record whether each attempt succeeded or failed. Review previous attempts to compare stations, placement methods, and device settings. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE TimeWave does not require an account and does not upload your personal data. Core time-signal generation and watch guides are available offline. HOW TO USE 1. Choose a supported time-signal station or enable Local Time Mode. 2. Put your watch into manual reception mode. On some G-Shock models, this may be shown as RC, RX, or GET. 3. Position the watch antenna close to your iPhone or iPad speaker, wired headphone cable, or supported audio device, following the in-app diagram. 4. Increase the volume and keep both the watch and device still. 5. Start transmission and wait approximately 2–10 minutes. Check the reception indicator on your watch to confirm the result. TIPS FOR BETTER RECEPTION • Keep the watch and device away from chargers, power adapters, computers, televisions, speakers, and other sources of electromagnetic interference. • Watch reception depends on the model, antenna direction, volume, output device, placement, and surrounding environment. • If your imported watch does not support your local transmitter, select a compatible signal standard and use Local Time Mode when needed. • For the best results, select your watch brand or model in TimeWave and follow the recommended placement guide. TimeWave is an independent utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any watch manufacturer or time-signal authority. Brand and product names are used only to describe compatibility. Questions or suggestions? Contact: [fish2next@gmail.com](mailto:fish2next@gmail.com)

Screenshots

JJY Simulator2 screens
TimeWave3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JJY Simulator at 60% against TimeWave's 0%. JJY Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). TimeWave's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 66 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. TimeWave sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. JJY Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeWave holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of JJY Simulator's written reviews are positive against 0% of TimeWave's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JJY Simulator ships an update every 66 months, TimeWave weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JJY Simulator versus TimeWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJJY SimulatorTimeWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings)4.4 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1818
Update frequencyEvery 66 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeoCat毅 何

Customer experience

JJY Simulator

All ratings18 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative32.5%

TimeWave

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JJY Simulator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TimeWave

One-time2
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
  • Lifetime Membership$3.99

Questions

Is JJY Simulator free?
JJY Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeWave free?
TimeWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JJY Simulator or TimeWave?
TimeWave is rated higher. JJY Simulator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TimeWave averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.
Do JJY Simulator or TimeWave have ads?
Neither JJY Simulator nor TimeWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JJY Simulator or TimeWave?
JJY Simulator ships an update every 66 months, and TimeWave weekly. Most recently, JJY Simulator was updated on September 29, 2026 and TimeWave on September 21, 2026.

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