Pixel clock widget with changing city scenes, seasons & full-screen bedside mode
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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.