# Announcement Useful Timer — Voice alerts, easy countdown

> Voice-enabled timer with spoken updates, custom alerts, and multiple timer support. (iPhone/iPad app by katapu.net.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/announcement-useful-timer/id1108800273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [katapu.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/381898924)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Basque, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish and 36 more
- Released: 2016-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/announcement-useful-timer/id1108800273/reviews.md

## What is Announcement Useful Timer?

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 is available on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
You can choose the free version or the paid, ad-free PRO version.

Announcement Useful Timer 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.
The PRO version is ad-free. The area used for ads in the Free version is replaced with more list and button space, providing a more comfortable experience.
There is no difference in timer functionality.

## Key features

- Spoken updates every minute
- Custom countdown and time-of-day timers
- Multiple timers simultaneously
- Personalized alert sounds and music
- Quick setup with shortcut buttons
- Foreground voice announcements

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/announcement-useful-timer/id1108800273/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Ads are awful

*2026-05-21*

Great concept but the ads come up after every timer so if you're trying to focus and grind tasks it's really annoying and distracting

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.
We’re sorry that the ads interrupted your focus after each timer.
The free version is supported by ads, but we do offer a paid PRO version with no ads for users who prefer a distraction-free experience. We’ll also keep your feedback in mind as we work to improve the app.

### 4/5 — 改善求む！

*2022-05-03, version 1.3.0*

バックグラウンドでも音声でお知らせ出来るように設定出来たら最高！

### 4/5 — テストの時間配分にも使えるかも

*2021-09-08, version 1.2.9*

既存のボイスアナウンスに加え、設定した時間内の任意の時間にアナウンスが設定できる機能が加わると、時間配分がもっとやりやすくなると思いました。

### 4/5 — 株式デイトレードに便利

*2020-12-06, version 1.2.3*

デイトレの寄り付きなどの時間をお知らせしてもらうのに利用しています。

カウントダウンなど終わった際に、ずっとチカチカと点滅しているのがかなり鬱陶しいので、点滅オフ設定を切望します。
1分毎読み上げを、最後の5分10分だけ読み上げるとかの設定もあるととても便利になります。

UIももう少しカスタマイズ出来ると嬉しいです。
音ももう少しデフォルトで色々入ってると便利で良いですね。

これら改善されたら有料版を是非購入させていただきたいと思います。

### 2/5 — 音楽をカットしたい！

*2020-09-30, version 1.2.2*

せっかく音声でカウントダウンしているのに、音楽が大きくて聞き取りにくい！
あと、履歴やショートカットを減らして、数字、せめてスタートボタンは大きくして欲しい！

### 3/5 — コンセプトはいいけど・・・

*2017-03-20, version 1.0.2*

強制的に、全画面でなおかつ、5秒間操作不能な状況になる広告は、問題かなと思う。
無料版だから止む終えないとは思うけれど、無料版は操作確認程度で、本筋は、有料版を使う事を前提にしているのかなと感じられる。

画面右側にショートカットを登録する仕様だと思われるが、その登録方法が不明。
まだ、アプリがβ版で、これからつくり込む必要がある様なアプリに思える。

広告の表示方法を改善して、β版として公開、もう少し作り込んで、安定してから、有料版を公開するのであれば、アプリの将来性を買えると感じた。

### 5/5 — 使い易いですよ。

*2017-01-01, version 1.0.2*

・イニシャル画面で殆んど用が足りてしまいます。

## Frequently asked questions about Announcement Useful Timer

### Does Announcement Useful Timer have ads?

Yes, the free version of Announcement Useful Timer contains advertisements. The PRO version is ad-free and offers additional space for timer lists and buttons.

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

Announcement Useful Timer is available for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices.

### Can I use Announcement Useful Timer offline?

While the app's core timer functionality works offline, voice announcements are only available while the app is in the foreground. Background operation is limited to end notifications.

### How often is Announcement Useful Timer updated?

The app was last updated on March 28, 2026, indicating regular updates to maintain functionality and compatibility.

### What are the timer types available in Announcement Useful Timer?

Announcement Useful Timer 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 customize the voice alerts in Announcement Useful Timer?

Yes, you can adjust the voice pitch and speech rate for announcements. You can also choose to disable the every-minute voice announcements in the settings if preferred.

### What is the age rating for Announcement Useful Timer?

Announcement Useful Timer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How do I set up custom timers in Announcement Useful Timer?

You can set up custom timers by inputting your desired duration or end time. Frequently used timers can be assigned to shortcut buttons for quick access, and timers can be saved to a list for easy selection.

## 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 — 2026-03-01

• 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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