# Announcement Useful Timer PRO — Ad-free voice countdown

> Ad-free voice countdown timer with spoken updates and custom alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by katapu.net.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/announcement-useful-timer-pro/id1108800478 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [katapu.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/381898924)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $5.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Basque, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish and 36 more
- Released: 2016-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/announcement-useful-timer-pro/id1108800478/reviews.md

## What is Announcement Useful Timer PRO?

Voice Timer! Spoken updates every minute.
Even when you are not looking at the screen, this app tells you how much time is left.

Announcement Useful Timer PRO is available on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
This is the paid, ad-free edition of Announcement Useful Timer.

Announcement Useful Timer PRO can count down preset items and times, as well as your own custom items and times.
It announces the remaining item and time every minute, gives a 10-second countdown before completion, and plays your selected music or sound when time is up.

Use it as a cup noodle timer, kitchen timer, nap timer, and more.
You can run multiple timers at the same time and quickly set them from the always-visible number input at the bottom of the screen.
Shortcut buttons are available on the right (long-press to assign different items).
Items are shown in a list, frequently used timers are ranked to the top, and you can start timers from history or favorites.

Swipe left on a list item to delete it.
You can cancel an active countdown from the top of the list.
When end music is playing, you can stop it by swiping, tapping the stop button, or shaking your device.

Each list item has a settings button on the left where you can configure timer values, labels, voice/music settings, and notification behavior.
If you prefer, you can disable the every-minute voice announcements in settings.
Pause, resume, and clear buttons are also available for all timers.

You can use two timer types:
- Countdown timer (set a duration)
- Time-of-day timer (notify at the next specified time)

*Voice announcements are available only while the app is in the foreground.*
To prevent accidental taps in the foreground, a lock button is provided at the top-left of the right shortcut area.
In the background, only the end notification is available.

Note: Due to iOS API behavior, sounds may play even when Silent Mode is on (voice speech will not play).

--- App Features ---
・Quick and easy timer setup using the buttons at the bottom of the main screen.
・Set timers simply by selecting from a list.
・Run multiple timers in parallel.
・Set labels and receive voice notifications. (Every minute, plus 30/15/10 seconds before completion. These can be toggled in settings.)
・Use your own music from iPhone/iPod/iPad for alerts and end sounds. (Foreground only)
・Set music to start from a specific point (for example, the chorus).
・Use two timer types: countdown and specific end time.
・Assign frequently used timers to the shortcut buttons on the right.
・Adjust voice pitch and speech rate.

--- Free Version vs PRO Version ---
This app is available in both Free and PRO (paid) versions.
In the PRO version, ads are not displayed. The former ad area is used for more list and button space, providing a more comfortable experience.
There is no difference in timer functionality.

## Key features

- Spoken updates every minute
- Customizable timer labels and alerts
- Run multiple timers simultaneously
- Personalized end-of-timer music/sound
- Countdown and time-of-day timer types
- Shortcut buttons for frequent timers

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/announcement-useful-timer-pro/id1108800478/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 対応していただきありがとうございます

*2026-04-10*

仕事でかなり重宝してます。
アプリ自体とても使いやすい上、不具合が起きても開発者様が丁寧に対応してくださいました。

### 2/5 — Does not work

*2024-09-24*

It asks for access to my entire music library and media and video. That is excessive. And it does not announce vocally except vibrate at the end. Seems to have lots of features but does not work!

**Developer response:** Permissions are required to play music during intermediate notifications and the final notification, but please rest assured that no information or data is being transmitted. Additionally, if it only vibrates at the end, it's because the silent mode switch next to your iPhone is turned on. Please turn off the silent mode here (so that it is in the metallic state instead of orange) and try running the app. [Addendum] It appears that in iOS 18, there are issues where voice reading aloud is not functioning and music is not playing. We will investigate whether this can be resolved through an iOS 18 update or by our own measures. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience during this time. [Addendum 2] I will wait for Apple to fix the issue with the iOS 18 update for a while. If it still isn't resolved, I will attempt to fix it myself, so please bear with me for a little longer.

## Frequently asked questions about Announcement Useful Timer PRO

### What is Announcement Useful Timer PRO?

Announcement Useful Timer PRO is a paid, ad-free productivity app that offers spoken updates for timers. It allows users to set custom countdowns or time-of-day alerts with personalized sounds and voice notifications.

### Does Announcement Useful Timer PRO have ads?

No, Announcement Useful Timer PRO is the paid, ad-free edition of the app. It does not display advertisements, offering a more comfortable user experience with additional list and button space.

### What timer types does Announcement Useful Timer PRO support?

Announcement Useful Timer PRO supports two timer types: a standard countdown timer where you set a duration, and a time-of-day timer that notifies you at a specific future time.

### Can I run multiple timers at once with Announcement Useful Timer PRO?

Yes, you can run multiple timers simultaneously with Announcement Useful Timer PRO. The app is designed to manage several countdowns in parallel, with quick setup options.

### How does Announcement Useful Timer PRO provide voice updates?

Announcement Useful Timer PRO provides spoken updates every minute for active timers. It also offers a 10-second countdown before completion and can play custom music or sounds when the timer ends. Voice announcements are available while the app is in the foreground.

### What devices is Announcement Useful Timer PRO compatible with?

Announcement Useful Timer PRO is available for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices. It is designed to function across these Apple platforms.

### How often is Announcement Useful Timer PRO updated?

The latest version of Announcement Useful Timer PRO is 1.6.3, last updated on April 9, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, suggesting ongoing support and potential improvements.

### What is the price of Announcement Useful Timer PRO?

Announcement Useful Timer PRO is a paid application priced at $5.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the ad-free version with all its features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.4 — 2026-08-19

• Improved the stability of spoken timer announcements.
• Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when confirmation dialogs were displayed in Settings.
• Fixed minor issues.

### 1.6.3 — 2026-04-09

• Fixed a crash that could occur when using Pause All or when displaying confirmation dialogs.
• Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.6.2 — 2026-03-28

- Improved playback so music playing in the background from other apps no longer stops.
- Improved the behavior of speech and notification sounds.
- Improved stability and usability on the latest versions of iOS.
- Made minor improvements.

### 1.6.1 — 2026-03-15

Updated internal components to improve stability and reliability.
Made minor improvements.

### 1.6.0 — 2026-03-03

• Added support for iOS 26 / Xcode 26.
• Refined translations and wording across all supported languages for more natural text.
• Improved visibility and usability of key UI elements, including the bottom action buttons.
• Improved list interactions on Mac (tap and delete behavior).
• Fixed minor bugs.

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