Old Japanese Clock Lite vs AKEMUTSU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Old Japanese Clock Lite
Explore a historical Japanese timekeeping system, the Temporeki, used in the late Edo era. This app is useful for understanding historical documents, adjusting traditional Japanese clocks, and immersing yourself in the lifestyle of ninjas and samurais.
- Temporeki clock system
- Historical Japanese timekeeping
- Edo era lifestyle recreation
- Wadokei clock adjustment aid
- Educational historical tool
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This app is a Temporeki clock. The Temporeki is a temporal hour system that was primarily used in the late Edo era (1844–1872). This app proves invaluable when reading Japanese historical documents, adjusting Japanese clocks (Wadokei), or recreating the lifestyle of ninjas and samurais, among other apps. For more detailed information, please visit the developer's website. ■ Exemption from Liability: ASTI shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from the use of this app. We disclaim all liability for any potential damages, injuries, or losses resulting from app usage.
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 ads: AKEMUTSU at none against Old Japanese Clock Lite's shown. AKEMUTSU also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). Old Japanese Clock Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Old Japanese Clock Lite ships an update every 5 months, AKEMUTSU daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Old Japanese Clock Lite | AKEMUTSU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takafumi AMANO | Shoya Inoue |
In-app purchases
Old Japanese Clock Lite
No in-app purchases
AKEMUTSU
No in-app purchases
Questions
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