Comparison

HINATA vs Sauna Clock

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

Head to head
About

HINATA

Features
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“Will this place get enough sunlight?” HINATA lets you check sun position, direction, and shadow trends on a map. Visualize how light changes by time and season, and quickly understand when and where sunlight reaches your location. Great for - Home/apartment viewing before visits - Balcony or gardening light checks - Photo/video location scouting Main features - Sun position and direction on map - Time slider to compare light changes - Summer/Winter solstice presets - Satellite and 3D map support Notes - Calculations are based on map center coordinates and selected time - Results are guidance only and not guaranteed real-world sunlight - Sun icon altitude is optimized for 2D view (3D focuses on direction) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sauna Clock

Features
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Sauna Clock recreates the classic 12-minute dial found in saunas. Its hands follow the current time, with one large, clear dial at the center of the screen. Use it to check time in a sauna, or as a calm analog clock for study, work, and short breaks. Place your device on a desk or shelf whenever you want the familiar sauna dial nearby. ■ Features ・Analog 12-minute clock synced to the real time ・Keeps the display awake while the app is open ・Portrait and landscape support ・11 backgrounds, including wood and stone ・Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets ■ Straightforward and private ・No ads ・No account required ・No analytics or tracking ・No in-app purchases or subscriptions One app purchase includes every background and feature. Open it whenever you need a clear 12-minute dial, in the sauna or on your desk.

Screenshots

HINATA3 screens
Sauna Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HINATA at Free against Sauna Clock's $1.99. HINATA also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Sauna Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support 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

HINATA is free to download; Sauna Clock costs $1.99 up front. HINATA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sauna Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HINATA ships an update every 5 days, Sauna Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HINATA versus Sauna Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHINATASauna Clock
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroto EndoCAEN Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HINATA

Subscriptions2
  • Proプラン(月)$2.991 Month
  • Proプラン(年)$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Sauna Clock

One-time1
  • Pro$0.99

Questions

Is HINATA free?
HINATA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sauna Clock free?
Sauna Clock costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do HINATA or Sauna Clock have ads?
HINATA shows ads; Sauna Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, HINATA or Sauna Clock?
HINATA ships an update every 5 days, and Sauna Clock monthly. Most recently, HINATA was updated on September 19, 2026 and Sauna Clock on September 21, 2026.

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