Comparison

KanjiClock vs AKEMUTSU

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

Head to head
About

KanjiClock

Features
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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.

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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

KanjiClock4 screens
AKEMUTSU4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

KanjiClock ships an update every 2 weeks, AKEMUTSU daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
KanjiClock versus AKEMUTSU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanjiClockAKEMUTSU
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBazooka Corp.Shoya Inoue

In-app purchases

None

KanjiClock

No in-app purchases

None

AKEMUTSU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KanjiClock free?
KanjiClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AKEMUTSU free?
AKEMUTSU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KanjiClock or AKEMUTSU have ads?
Neither KanjiClock nor AKEMUTSU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KanjiClock or AKEMUTSU?
KanjiClock ships an update every 2 weeks, and AKEMUTSU daily. Most recently, KanjiClock was updated on October 9, 2026 and AKEMUTSU on September 30, 2026.

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