KanjiClock vs AKEMUTSU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KanjiClock
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Experience time in a uniquely Japanese way with KanjiClock — a beautifully minimalist clock app that displays time using traditional kanji characters. KanjiClock transforms your device into a stunning timepiece that celebrates Japanese aesthetics. Watch as numbers gracefully appear in kanji, creating a meditative and culturally rich experience. Add a kanji clock widget to your Home Screen and bring a touch of Japanese aesthetics to your everyday view. FEATURES • Two numeral systems: Standard Kanji and Daiji (formal kanji) • 20 Japanese-inspired color schemes with inversion option (40 combinations) • 8 font styles including Hiragino, Zen Maru Gothic, Noto Serif, Klee, and more • Home Screen Widgets (Small & Medium) • Show/hide seconds, 12h/24h format, digital time & date, weekday display • Automatic vertical writing layout in portrait mode • World time support for major cities • Bilingual interface (English / Japanese) PERFECT FOR • Adding a touch of Japanese aesthetics to your Home Screen • Minimalist design lovers • Anyone fascinated by kanji and Japanese culture • Building a daily habit of reading kanji numbers PRIVACY No data collection. No tracking. No internet connection required. All settings are stored locally on your device. Transform your device into a window to Japanese culture — download KanjiClock today.
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AKEMUTSU at daily against KanjiClock's every 2 weeks. AKEMUTSU also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KanjiClock ships an update every 2 weeks, AKEMUTSU daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KanjiClock | AKEMUTSU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bazooka Corp. | Shoya Inoue |
In-app purchases
KanjiClock
No in-app purchases
AKEMUTSU
No in-app purchases









