# Talking Timer: Voice Alerts — Reads your message aloud

> Multi-timer utility with customizable voice alerts and background operation. (iPhone/iPad app by Masao Saeki.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timer-voice-alerts/id1582848182 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masao Saeki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435000955)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese and 4 more
- Released: 2021-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timer-voice-alerts/id1582848182/reviews.md

## What is Talking Timer?

Talking Timer announces the end of your timer with a real voice — even in the background.

Set up to six timers at once, each with its own name and a custom message read aloud when it finishes. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and multitasking.

Features
• Six independent timers
• Custom voice message per timer
• Three modes: Normal (rings once), Repeat (auto-repeat), Alarm (rings until stopped)
• Presets to save and reuse your favorite settings
• Five theme colors
• Works in the background with sound
• Available in 14 languages with natural voices

No accounts, no clutter — just clear spoken reminders when you need them.

## Key features

- Six independent timers
- Custom voice message per timer
- Multiple alert modes (Normal, Repeat, Alarm)
- Timer presets for saving settings
- Background operation with sound
- Available in 14 languages

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timer-voice-alerts/id1582848182/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 惜しすぎる。

*2026-06-24*

-プリセットの時間が編集出来ません。
-バックグラウンドやスリープでは音声が途切れ途切れになってしまいました。

改善されたら最高です。検討お願いします。

**Developer response:** 星5のレビューありがとうございます。励みになります。
ご指摘の件について
一つ目については編集できるようになりました。
二つ目についても途切れ途切れにならないようになりました。
最新版にアップデートをおねがいします！

### 4/5 — カウントダウン機能を要望❣️

*2026-06-12*

カウントダウン機能を宜しくお願いします🤲
良いアプリです‼︎

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます！
ご要望のカウントダウン機能を追加しました！！

### 5/5 — 素晴らしい

*2025-06-28*

これを探していました。演劇の物販でチェキ撮影するので、タイマーの数が増やせると、事前にキャスト名を登録できるのになあと言うわがままなリクエストを添えて。

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。アイドルのチェキ会をみて思いついたアプリでしたので、ユーザー様に届いてうれしく思います。6個タイマーがあれば足りるかなと思っていたのですが、実際はもっと必要なんですね。貴重な現場のご意見ありがとうございます。検討します。

### 5/5 — 好きなアプリ

*2025-02-15*

おもろい

**Developer response:** ありがとうございます！

### 3/5 — もうちょい！！

*2025-02-13*

課金してもいいので、①バックグラウンド再生できるようにしてほしい。②勝手に止まらないで、こちらが止めるまで同じ台詞を喋り続けてくれる（ことを選べる）ようにしてほしい。

**Developer response:** できました。ぜひお試しください！

### 1/5 — しゃべりません｡°(°´ᯅ`°)°｡

*2023-12-19*

iPhone15ProMax、iOS17.2.1
正に探していた機能なのに通知音しか鳴らずガッカリです。

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。バックグラウンド再生はOSの設定がマナーモードのときや集中モードのときはなりません。設定を確認の上お試しください！

### 1/5 — タイマーの設定ができません。

*2023-09-25*

10秒以外設定出来ません。読み上げてはくれます。

### 4/5 — ループ機能が欲しかった

*2022-11-11*

直感的で分かりやすいUIでした。
アクションゲームをしながら注意点を10秒毎にリマインドしたかったのでループ機能が欲しかったです。

**Developer response:** ループ機能つけました。お待たせしました！

### 1/5 — おしゃべらん。

*2022-07-28*

なにも言ってくれない。どういうこと？
おしゃべりタイマーなのでは？？？

## Frequently asked questions about Talking Timer

### Does Talking Timer have ads?

Yes, Talking Timer contains advertisements. The app is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

### What devices is Talking Timer compatible with?

Talking Timer is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### How many timers can I set up with Talking Timer?

You can set up to six independent timers simultaneously. Each timer can have its own name and a custom spoken message.

### Can Talking Timer run in the background?

Yes, Talking Timer is designed to work in the background with sound. This ensures you receive spoken reminders even when the app is not actively open.

### What are the different alert modes in Talking Timer?

Talking Timer offers three modes: Normal (rings once), Repeat (auto-repeats), and Alarm (rings until manually stopped).

### Can I save my timer settings in Talking Timer?

Yes, Talking Timer allows you to create presets to save and reuse your favorite timer configurations. This makes it easy to quickly set up common timer sequences.

### How often is Talking Timer updated?

The latest version of Talking Timer is 1.9.0, last updated on July 7, 2026. Updates typically include improvements and new features.

### Does Talking Timer require an account?

No, Talking Timer does not require any accounts or complex setup. It focuses on providing clear spoken reminders without clutter.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12.0 — 2026-07-09

This update makes the voice countdown more reliable.

• The countdown ("5, 4, 3, 2, 1") now plays even in the background
• Fixed an issue where the sound could play twice when returning to the foreground

Thank you for using Voice Timer!

### 1.11.0 — 2026-07-08

This update adds a new feature.

• New Voice countdown: hear "5, 4, 3, 2, 1" during the last 5 seconds before the timer ends
• Turn it on or off from Settings or for each preset

Thank you for using Voice Timer!

### 1.10.0 — 2026-07-08

This update improves stability and usability.

• Fixed an issue where the sound could play twice after returning from the background
• Improved portrait orientation lock on iPad
• The language picker now always shows a scrollbar, making it easier to find your language

Thank you for using Voice Timer!

### 1.9.0 — 2026-07-07

Added 5 new languages (French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Russian) and fully localized timer notifications.

### 1.8.0 — 2026-07-02

No release notes.

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