Comparison

DekaClock vs Ciphro

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

Head to head
About

DekaClock

Features
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Did you ever notice, the time of the day is based on odd numbers? So, a day is split into 24 hours, an hour is split into 60 minutes and a minute is split into 60 seconds. Strange, isn't it? Since in many cultures nowadays our numbering system is based on the base of 10, the usual time structure as stated above, leads to some strange counting artefacts. DekaClock attempts to solve this by introducing a time-system strictly based on the base 10. The different tiers required will not be named hour, minute, etc. to avoid confusion, but rather "deka-1, "deka-2", ..., at least until a better naming comes up. "Deka" is the greek name for 10, so the name is very suitable. Since the duration of a second is a very tangible and the shortest time-period in the traditional time scheme, the DekaClock needs to come up with something similar. A traditional day has 24 * 60 * 60 = 86,400 seconds. So, the DekaClock day has 100,000 deka-5 periods, since ist has to be a number by an integer power of 10. Naturally by this, the DekaClock scheme has 5 tiers to give an accurate time of the day: deka-1, deka-2, deka-3, deka-4 and deka-5. A deka-5 period therefore is slightly shorter than a second, concretely 0.864 seconds. But this is close enough to "feel" the ticking of the clock correctly, as the passing of time in DekaClock shows. To give the full time of the day, consequently 5 single digit numbers from 0 to 9 are required. They are given separated by a colon each. For example midday is 5:0:0:0:0, 6am is 2:5:0:0:0 and 6pm is 7:5:0:0:0. So, a deka-1 period of time is a tenth of a full day of 24 hours, thus encompasses 2 hours and 24 minutes. The time of day "9 deka-1" as example refers to 9:36pm on our standard clock. A good time to go to bed.

About

Ciphro

Securely store and access your passwords across all your devices with advanced encryption. This user-friendly manager consolidates your sensitive data in one safe place, ensuring protection and convenience.

Highlights
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Top-tier encryption
  • User-friendly interface
  • Safe password storage
  • Seamless access
Features
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Manage your passwords securely and conveniently with a password manager that allows safe storage and access across multiple devices. Ensure your sensitive data remains protected with advanced encryption, making it accessible whenever you need it, without compromising security. Features: Cross-Device Access: Effortlessly synchronize your passwords across phones, tablets, and computers for seamless access on any device. Top-Tier Encryption: Your security is our top priority. All sensitive data is encrypted before saving, providing robust protection and peace of mind. Easy to Use: Enjoy a user-friendly interface that simplifies managing your passwords. Save, retrieve, and manage your information effortlessly. Safe Storage: Consolidate all your passwords in one secure location. Eliminate the risks associated with losing them or writing them down, ensuring your information is always safe and sound.

Screenshots

DekaClock4 screens
Ciphro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ciphro at weekly against DekaClock's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DekaClock ships an update every 2 months, Ciphro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DekaClock versus Ciphro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDekaClockCiphro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCarsten TraupeENTROPIC CODE, LLC

In-app purchases

None

DekaClock

No in-app purchases

None

Ciphro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DekaClock free?
DekaClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ciphro free?
Ciphro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DekaClock or Ciphro have ads?
Neither DekaClock nor Ciphro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DekaClock or Ciphro?
DekaClock ships an update every 2 months, and Ciphro weekly. Most recently, DekaClock was updated on October 1, 2026 and Ciphro on October 2, 2026.

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