Dobutsu vs Butterlist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dobutsu
A Japanese clock application that displays time with Japanese notation and audio. It is free to download and use.
- Japanese time notation
- Japanese audio
- Free to download
- iPhone, iPad, iPod support
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This is Japanese clock app. Please be aware before you make a purchase that notation and audio are only available in Japanese.
Butterlist
Organize your movies and TV shows in one place. See where titles are streaming to easily find what to watch. Features a clean design, iCloud sync, and privacy-focused operation.
- Track movies and shows
- See streaming availability
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- Minimalist design
- Privacy-first, no ads or tracking
- Import/export data with CSV support
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Track your entertainment—without the clutter. Butterlist helps you collect movies and shows in one intuitive app built natively for Apple platforms. It organizes your watchlist by where each title is streaming, so you can quickly see what’s available to you and jump right in. Whether you're planning a movie night or catching up on your favorite shows, Butterlist makes it effortless to stay organized. KEY FEATURES • Minimal design — a clean, focused UI built just for Apple devices. • iCloud sync — keep your watchlist updated across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. • Streaming info — see where each movie or show is available to watch. • Privacy-first — no signups, no ads, no third-party tracking. • Rich details — browse over 1 million titles with artwork and info. • Favorites — mark your top picks for easy access. • Custom notes — jot down why you added something, who recommended it, or what episode you’re on. • CSV support — import and export your full list, anytime. • Built for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV — enjoy a consistent, buttery feel across all your Apple devices. Butterlist is designed to respect your privacy. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Just a fast, delightful experience that works the way you expect. KNOW WHERE TO WATCH Quickly see which streaming platforms each title is available on, so you can jump right in. MINIMAL BY DESIGN Butterlist is clean, focused, and easy to use. No distractions—just a buttery-smooth experience that feels right at home on every Apple device. MAKE IT YOURS Light and dark modes. Add custom notes. Mark your favorites. Import and export your data anytime with full CSV support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Butterlist at 5.0 against Dobutsu's 3.3. Butterlist also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Dobutsu's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Butterlist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Dobutsu's written reviews are positive against 100% of Butterlist's.
Dobutsu ships an update every 3 weeks, Butterlist daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dobutsu | Butterlist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Toshihide Shimada | Zachary Spitulski |
Customer experience
Dobutsu
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In-app purchases
Dobutsu
No in-app purchases
Butterlist
No in-app purchases









