Comparison

MinoClock vs AKEMUTSU

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

Head to head
About

MinoClock

Features
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Introducing a clock that expresses time with words, not numbers. Instead of "1:02:03", it says "One hour two minutes three seconds." Instead of "2025.12.25", it says "Two thousand twenty-five, December twenty-fifth." Instead of "AM/PM", it says "Ante Meridiem/Post Meridiem ." Key features include expressing time in English or many other languages around the world, as well as the option to display numbers. By combining 10+ language clock types and backgrounds, you can enjoy dozens of unique clock styles. [ Key Features ] Time in Words • Expresses time in natural sentences instead of numbers. • Supported languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Italian, Bengali, Portuguese, German, and more. • Various combinations allow dozens of unique time expressions. • Switch between 12-hour / 24-hour modes. • Screen always-on option available. Animated Backgrounds • Supports 30+ dynamic backgrounds such as the Solar System (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Sun, Moon, Earth, etc.), nature, and weather themes. • Combine with blur options to make clock fonts stand out more clearly. Theme • Provides more than 30 themes in various colors. • Select a theme to easily change the clock color. Voice Announcements • Announces the current time by voice while the app is running. • Get voice alerts every hour or every 5 minutes. • Adjustable voice volume options. • Natural TTS voices for each supported language. • Tap the Minocat character to hear the current time. Push Notifications • Receive hourly or 5-minute interval push notifications. • Works even when the app is closed. • Customizable push notification tones. Second Hand Sounds • Tick sounds like "punk heart" or "click" available while using the clock. Menu Bar Mini Clock • Check the time anytime with a small, handy menu bar clock. Gesture Controls • Easily change settings with touch gestures. • Change clock types: swipe up/down. • Change backgrounds: swipe left/right. • Adjust clock font size: pinch zoom. • Switch between vertical/horizontal layouts: long press to toggle. Upcoming Features - Custom alarms - D-Day counter - Countdown timer - World clock - Pomodoro timer - Analog clock combination - Workout set-based timer - Alarm sync across all devices - 100+ additional backgrounds - 30+ additional language clock types - 10+ second hand sounds ...and much more! Get it now at a discounted price before all features are added! Thank you~ If you have feature requests, please send us feedback. https://minoworks.net

About

AKEMUTSU

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江戸時代の「不定時法」で現在の時刻を表示する和の時計アプリです。 ◆ 不定時法とは 日の出と日の入りを基準に一日を分ける、江戸時代の時間の数え方。季節によって一刻(いっとき)の長さが変わる、自然と共に生きる時間感覚を体験できます。 ◆ 主な機能 ・十二支の刻を美しい書道フォントで表示 ・日の出・日の入りに連動した昼夜グラデーション ・世界の主要都市に対応 ・和の呼吸モード(瞑想タイマー) ・鎖国モード(通知を一時停止) ・ウィジェット対応(ロック画面・ホーム画面) ・Apple Watch対応 ◆ こんな方におすすめ ・日本の伝統文化に興味がある方 ・マインドフルネスや瞑想を実践している方 ・ユニークな時計アプリを探している方 ・江戸時代の暮らしに思いを馳せたい方

Screenshots

MinoClock4 screens
AKEMUTSU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AKEMUTSU at Free against MinoClock's $4.99. AKEMUTSU also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On ads, 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

AKEMUTSU is free to download; MinoClock costs $4.99 up front. MinoClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AKEMUTSU asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MinoClock ships an update every 2 days, AKEMUTSU daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MinoClock versus AKEMUTSU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinoClockAKEMUTSU
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMINOWORKSShoya Inoue

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MinoClock

One-time1
  • Unlimited Pack$4.99
None

AKEMUTSU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MinoClock free?
MinoClock costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AKEMUTSU free?
AKEMUTSU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MinoClock or AKEMUTSU have ads?
Neither MinoClock nor AKEMUTSU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MinoClock or AKEMUTSU?
MinoClock ships an update every 2 days, and AKEMUTSU daily. Most recently, MinoClock was updated on October 24, 2026 and AKEMUTSU on October 15, 2026.

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