# Talking Timers to Check TalkTime > Spoken timer alerts that function in the background for breaks and mealtimes. (iPhone/iPad app by Hugo IT Services Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timers-to-check-talktime/id990587971 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hugo IT Services Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/480126544) - Category: Utilities, Business - Price: Free - Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.1 · 19 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-05-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timers-to-check-talktime/id990587971/reviews.md ## What is Talking Timers to Check TalkTime? ONE TAP TALKING EVERYDAY TIMER (with multiple timers running at the same time) This app is a perfect lunchtime alert timer or break (recess) alert timer. The best way to use this app: start up the timers you need, and stop the app. Start up other activities, do most of whatever else you would do with or without your device. You do not need to run TALKING TIMERS to CHECK (Timers C) to hear the timer announcements!! You will be receiving spoken messages, even from the background, like: "have a break in 5 minutes","lunchtime in 15 minutes" Some of the features: - Talking, speaking timer . tells you the remaining time in human sentences, more and more frequently as the target time is coming near. The setup is in your hands. . also alerts you after the time has expired, e.g. "have a break: target time passed five minutes ago". - This is the little sister of TALKING TIMERS (Talkin.Timers). The only difference is that this app contains two timers only. - One tap startup Start up the app, tap on the name of the timer, the timer will start immediately. - Multiple timers at the same time Just tap on the name of the next timer, the next timer will start up. Each timer will speak to you in human sentences, e.g. "lunchtime: target time passed one minutes ago" - Spoken messages from the timer even if TALKING TIMERS is NOT running Even while watching a movie on your device at the same time. Or while having your device in your pocket. Or listening to the private message only you will hear, while talking to your boss on the same phone. Just listen: "have a break in 3 minutes","lunchtime in 30 minutes" - Use different dialects for different timers or different messages Currently TALKING TIMERS to CHECK speaks: US and British English. Each message of each timer can be set to a different language or signal or left to be silent. - Optimized for very low energy usage TALKING TIMERS does not even need to run for you to get the messages (However you need to plug in your device, if you want to watch the clock for a longer time) - Normal phone volume control Is this too loud? Change the volume control on your iPhone or iPad. - Extra features, e.g. a digital/analog clock for different alphabets, e.g.: . Bengali . Chinese . Device Region Format (e.g. US 12 hour clock, Arabic,Urdu) . Greek . Hebrew . Hindi . Japanese . Korean . Punjabi . Roman . Slavonic Cyrillic . Thai . Western clock - Countdown clock - No ads, no in app purchases. Works totally offLine, NO connection is used to any network. - Totally simple timer changes To reset the preset e.g. for 'have a break', just touch the gray timer value for the timer. . change the target time . select the spoken language . turn on/off and select the spoken languages for each of the 18 announcements for each 'food' . select the visual clock features . TALKING TIMERS C will remember your settings Our other talking apps are also worth a try. Each one serves a different purpose. TALKING CHEF TIMERS - Lots of 'food', (speaks US, British and Indian English) Multiple timers are running at the same time. TALKING TIMERS - Lots of everyday times, (speaks US and British English) - 24 hour repeating talking timers for parking meter reminders, washing, feeding the baby, doing exercises in the gym, jogging, end of work, time to leave type purposes. Multiple timers are running at the same time. TALKING CLOCK2 - Similar to CLOCK, but different spoken languages and sounds. (speaks US English, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic) TALKING CLOCK - talking clock with human, binary, cuckoo, BIG BEN like chime, hourly and 'almost' hour time announcements,.. (speaks US English, British English, AusEnglish, Czech and Hungarian) - For techies Try CLOCK or CLOCK2 binary encoded time telling sounds. You will love these. ## Key features - Spoken timer announcements - Background operation - Multiple simultaneous timers - Customizable voice alerts - Low energy usage - Multiple clock displays ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timers-to-check-talktime/id990587971/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not working on ios15 *2021-09-30, version 2.46* I used to love this timer but since ios 15, there is no sound. ### 5/5 — Good *2018-10-29, version 2.46* The user interface could use a little improvement, but once you figure out how the app works, which only took me a few minutes, it’s a nice and useful app. 👍👍 ## Frequently asked questions about Talking Timers to Check TalkTime ### Does Talking Timers have ads? No, Talking Timers is completely ad-free. It also does not contain any in-app purchases, offering a clean user experience. ### How does Talking Timers work in the background? Talking Timers is optimized for very low energy usage and does not need to be actively running to deliver spoken messages. Alerts can be heard even when the app is closed or the device is in your pocket. ### Can I use multiple timers at once with Talking Timers? Yes, Talking Timers allows you to run multiple timers simultaneously. You can start additional timers by simply tapping on their names within the app. ### What languages does Talking Timers support for spoken messages? Currently, Talking Timers supports US and British English. You can also set different languages or signals for each timer or message. ### What devices is Talking Timers compatible with? Talking Timers is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices. ### How often is Talking Timers updated? The latest version of Talking Timers is 2.46, last updated on May 18, 2015. Further updates may be released by the developer, Hugo IT Services Ltd. ### What is the user rating for Talking Timers? Talking Timers has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 user reviews. This indicates a mixed but generally positive reception from its user base. ### Can I customize the spoken alerts in Talking Timers? Yes, you can customize the spoken alerts extensively. You can change the target time, select spoken languages, and enable/disable specific announcements for each timer. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 2.46 — 2015-05-18 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ## Apps similar to Talking Timers to Check TalkTime | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Countdown TalkTimer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-talktimer/id6462603525) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [Alarm Clock, Stopwatch & Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-stopwatch-and-timer/id1549854674) | 2.7 (3) | Free | Utilities | | [Talk Time (Time signal clock)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-time-time-signal-clock/id905615080) | 2.7 (3) | Free | Utilities | | [instPro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instpro/id1610903373) | 4.5 (6) | $0.99 | Utilities | | [SimpleTally - Tap to Count](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletally-tap-to-count/id1605888874) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Utilities | | [TimeSignals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesignals/id629903077) | 4.5 (6) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Hugo IT Services Ltd - [Talking Clock TalkTime](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-clock-talktime/id480126541) - [Almost Time TalkTime](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-time-talktime/id547829502) - [kcolC Clock TalkTime](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kcolc-clock-talktime/id578071625) - [Talking Chef Timers to Check TalkTime](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-chef-timers-to-check-talktime/id634840466) All apps by Hugo IT Services Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/480126544 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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