DotCityClock: Pixel Clock App

DotCityClock is a pixel clock widget that brings beautiful pixel art city scenes to your Android home screen. Each scene changes automatically based on the time of day and season — making this pixel art clock widget a living, breathing part of your daily routine.

Choose from 34 cities around the world, each hand-crafted in retro pixel art style. Your pixel clock widget displays morning sunrises, sunny afternoons, warm evenings, and starlit nights — all in charming dot art.

Features

• Pixel art clock with 4 time-of-day scenes × 4 seasonal scenes = 16 unique backgrounds per city
• 34 world cities: Tokyo, Kyoto, Paris, New York, London, Barcelona, Dubai, and more
• Auto-changing city scenes based on real time and season
• GPS auto-detection to show the nearest city
• Full-screen bedside clock mode with wake lock
• Android screensaver (Daydream) support
• 12-hour or 24-hour clock format
• 7 free cities included — no ads, no tracking
• "City of the Day" — try a new city for free every day

Widget Sizes

• 4×2 Scene Widget — pixel art city background with date overlay
• 2×1 Compact Scene Widget — smaller version for tight layouts
• 4×2 Clock Widget — pixel art background with live clock (updates every minute)
• 2×1 Compact Clock Widget — minimal retro clock widget for your home screen

All widgets are resizable, so you can adjust them to fit your pixel home screen layout.

Customization

• Choose your city manually or let GPS pick the nearest one
• Override the season or time of day for a custom look
• Switch between 12h and 24h clock display
• Set your preferred language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, or Indonesian

Use Cases

• A retro clock widget that adds pixel art charm to your home screen
• A bedside clock widget — launch full-screen mode, set your phone on the nightstand, and enjoy changing city scenes as you drift off
• An Android screensaver — set DotCityClock as your Daydream and let pixel art play while your device charges
• A travel companion — select your destination city and watch it change through the day
• A dot art clock for fans of retro gaming aesthetics

How to Add the Widget

1. Long-press on your home screen

2. Tap "Widgets"

3. Find "DotCityClock" in the list

4. Drag your preferred widget size to the home screen

5. Open the app to select your city

Included Cities (Free)

Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Mt. Fuji, Shiretoko, Okinawa

Plus 27 additional cities available for purchase — Paris, New York, London, Rome, Bangkok, Sydney, and many more.

FAQ

Q: How often does the pixel clock widget update?

A: The scene background updates when the time period changes (morning, afternoon, evening, night). Clock widgets update every minute.

Q: Does this pixel art clock drain battery?

A: No. The widget updates only a few times per day. Full-screen mode uses a wake lock but is designed for charging use.

Q: Can I use it without GPS?

A: Yes. GPS is optional — you can manually select any city from the list.

Q: Is it free?

A: 7 cities are completely free with no ads. Additional cities can be unlocked with a one-time purchase.

Q: Does the retro pixel clock support AMOLED screens?

A: The night scenes feature dark backgrounds that work well on AMOLED displays, reducing power usage.

Transform your home screen with a pixel clock widget that tells more than just the time — it tells a story of cities, seasons, and the passing hours.