Comparison

Dobutsu vs Butterlist

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

Head to head
About

Dobutsu

A Japanese clock application that displays time with Japanese notation and audio. It is free to download and use.

Highlights
  • Japanese time notation
  • Japanese audio
  • Free to download
  • iPhone, iPad, iPod support
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Dobutsu4 screens
Butterlist4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dobutsu ships an update every 3 weeks, Butterlist daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dobutsu versus Butterlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDobutsuButterlist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (8 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB77 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperToshihide ShimadaZachary Spitulski

Customer experience

Dobutsu

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%

Butterlist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dobutsu

No in-app purchases

None

Butterlist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dobutsu free?
Dobutsu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Butterlist free?
Butterlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dobutsu or Butterlist?
Butterlist is rated higher. Dobutsu averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Butterlist averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Dobutsu or Butterlist have ads?
Neither Dobutsu nor Butterlist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dobutsu or Butterlist?
Dobutsu ships an update every 3 weeks, and Butterlist daily. Most recently, Dobutsu was updated on October 23, 2026 and Butterlist on October 24, 2026.

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