Comparison

Minoworks Clock vs AKEMUTSU

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

Head to head
About

Minoworks Clock

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

Features
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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

Minoworks Clock4 screens
AKEMUTSU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AKEMUTSU at Free against Minoworks Clock'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; Minoworks Clock costs $4.99 up front. Minoworks Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AKEMUTSU asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minoworks Clock ships an update every 2 days, AKEMUTSU daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Minoworks Clock versus AKEMUTSU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinoworks ClockAKEMUTSU
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
Size14 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMINOWORKSShoya Inoue

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minoworks Clock

One-time1
  • Unlimited Pack$0.99
None

AKEMUTSU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minoworks Clock free?
Minoworks Clock costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AKEMUTSU free?
AKEMUTSU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minoworks Clock or AKEMUTSU have ads?
Neither Minoworks Clock nor AKEMUTSU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minoworks Clock or AKEMUTSU?
Minoworks Clock ships an update every 2 days, and AKEMUTSU daily. Most recently, Minoworks Clock was updated on October 7, 2026 and AKEMUTSU on September 30, 2026.

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