JoyaTimer vs Lepus Timer

JoyaTimer is a specialized yet simple timer app inspired by a Japanese traditional New Year’s Eve event called “Joya no Kane”. At many Buddhist temples across Japan, priests strike the temple bell 108 times on New Year’s Eve. The final strike should sound exactly at 0:00 a.m. on January 1st. This app helps you ring the bell at precise timing with sound and vibration (iPhone only). I originally made this app for New Year’s Eve 2011 and actually used it. It was convenient, so I decided to publish it. Key Features • Set the interval (seconds) between strikes (default: 20 seconds) • Set the number of strikes (default: 108) • “Joya Mode” (default: ON) automatically calculates and displays when you should start the first strike so that the last strike finishes exactly at midnight • Sound alerts at the configured interval, plus vibration support (iPhone only) • If Joya Mode is OFF, you can pause the timer • While Joya Mode is ON, the Start button disappears after starting to prevent accidental taps • The device will not sleep while the timer is running (please watch your battery) • Compass: find north on the timer screen (supported devices only) Tip When you press Start, it counts as the first strike. If you plan to ring 108 times, setting the count to 109 and ignoring the first “strike” can make the operation easier. How-to Video https://youtu.be/CQwCRaXpC9I New Features from Ver. 7 • Start Now (Beta): quick-start support for late-evening use • Game Mode (Beta): timing challenge for accurate bell strikes • End-time setting: choose when the ringing should finish Improvements after Ver. 7 • (7.1) Improved judgement accuracy and score display • (7.1) Enhanced mic threshold tuning and effects • (7.2) Enhanced scoreboard and high-score effects • (7.3) Internal code optimization and maintainability improvements Notes / Important • Please make sure your iOS device clock is accurate • Airplane Mode is recommended (the app is configured not to run in the background) • Test and simulate the timer in advance • If pressing Start exactly at the first strike is difficult, set the count to 109 and begin from the second alert • “Time Correction” was added in Ver. 2.9 because it is hard to adjust iOS clocks at the second scale. If your device is 5 seconds ahead of actual time, set it to “-5”. Since Airplane Mode is recommended, network time sync (e.g., NTP) is not assumed; manual correction works best • If you find any bug, please contact the support page (Facebook page) Sound List (sound number mapping) Sound quality is not good yet; we plan to re-record in the future. 1. Electric sound 2. Big bell (Electric) 3. Big bell in Jyousenji temple (bad sound due to a crack) 4. Bell in Jyousenji (Large Kin) 5. Bell in Jyousenji (Medium Kin) 6. Sawari in Jyousenji

Lepus Timer is a simple and cute time-tracking app that lets you measure time for each task using countdown or count-up modes. Designed for both kids and adults, it’s easy to use for anyone. Studying, skill-building, workouts, kids’ activities, reading… Why not start tracking how much time you spend on what matters? Visualizing your time and goals helps boost motivation and build better habits. ■ Features From short tasks like quick workouts to longer focused sessions, Lepus Timer fits a wide range of uses. ● Countdown & Count-up Modes 　Perfect for both fixed-time tasks and flexible tracking ● Custom Focus / Break / Set Settings 　Great for Pomodoro sessions or HIIT workouts ● Start Countdown 　(10 / 5 / 3 seconds before starting) ● Pre-End Countdown Options 　Set alerts before focus, break, or completion ends ● Background Music 　Stay focused with built-in BGM 　Full version supports your own MP3 files (under 5MB) ● Task-based Goal Settings 　Set target time or number of sessions ● Editable Logs 　Add or modify records anytime ● Growing Plants Based on Your Progress ● A Cute Bunny That Gently Cheers You On ● Offline Support 　All data is stored locally (no data collection) ● Minimal Notifications 　Only essential alerts (e.g., when a timer ends) ■ Recommended For ・People working toward personal goals ・Those who like to visualize time and progress ・Anyone looking for a free yet functional app ・Fans of simple design with a touch of charm ・Rabbit lovers ■ Not Recommended For This app does not include social or community features. (It’s intentionally designed this way to keep it safe and simple for all users, including children.) If you prefer working with others or sharing progress, another app may suit you better. ■ Contact We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions: support+timer@sola-air.com If you don’t receive a reply, please check your email settings. For bug reports, contacting us directly will help us respond more quickly than leaving a review.