Comparison

DekaClock vs Oil Timer

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

Head to head
About

DekaClock

This app offers an alternative time display system based on base 10. It divides the day into 100,000 deka-5 periods, with 5 tiers of measurement for precise timekeeping. The display uses single-digit numbers separated by colons for a unique time format.

Highlights
  • Base-10 time system
  • 5 tiers of measurement
  • Unique time format (e.g., 5:0:0:0:0)
  • Deka-5 periods shorter than a second
  • Alternative to traditional timekeeping
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

Oil Timer

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Make every minute a little more relaxing. Oil Timer is a simple timer app featuring soothing liquid motion inspired by classic oil timers. Set the time you want and enjoy watching the colorful liquid flow while you study, work, read, relax, or take a break. Perfect for: • Studying and staying focused • Work and productivity sessions • Reading and hobbies • Taking relaxing breaks • Meditation and quiet time • Anyone who wants something more enjoyable than an ordinary timer Features: • Set any timer duration you like • Relaxing liquid animation • Simple and easy-to-use interface • Great for study, work, breaks, reading, and more Turn everyday time management into a calmer, more enjoyable experience. Set your timer, watch the liquid flow, and enjoy the moment. standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DekaClock4 screens
Oil Timer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DekaClock at every 2 months against Oil Timer's every 7 months. DekaClock also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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, Oil Timer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DekaClock versus Oil Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDekaClockOil Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarsten TraupeFocaccia, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

DekaClock

No in-app purchases

None

Oil Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DekaClock free?
DekaClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oil Timer free?
Oil Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, DekaClock or Oil Timer?
DekaClock ships an update every 2 months, and Oil Timer every 7 months. Most recently, DekaClock was updated on October 27, 2026 and Oil Timer on October 31, 2026.

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