# Voice Over Stopwatch — Announcement of Elapsed Time

> Stopwatch with vocal elapsed time announcements and customizable intervals. (iPhone/iPad app by Takafumi AMANO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-stopwatch/id809316504 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-stopwatch/id809316504/reviews.md

## What is Voice Over Stopwatch?

This app is a straightforward stopwatch with vocal announcements. It can notify you of elapsed time during music playback and while running in the background, utilizing local notifications. You can choose from ten notification intervals, ranging from 5 seconds to 10 minutes. This feature proves useful when you can't actively monitor your device.

Buttons:

- App Information (i button): Access app details.
- Records: Review a log of up to 1,000 measurements.
- Settings: Open the Settings screen.

Settings:

- Voice Type: Select a language and voice style.
- Interval: Choose the time interval for announcements.
- Delay Time: Set a delay time before starting the measurement.
- Use Beep: Enable operation sounds.
- Presentation Mode: Define the timing for the first, second, and third bell, such as during an academic presentation. You can change the mode by swiping left or right on the spinning wheel.
- Bell Setting: Save and restore a presentation setting.
- Use Voice: Enable vocal announcements in place of the presentation bell.
- Bell Test: Play the bell sound at any time, regardless of the current time.

## Key features

- Vocal elapsed time announcements
- Customizable notification intervals
- Background operation support
- Multiple voice types
- Presentation mode with bell settings
- Measurement records log

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-stopwatch/id809316504/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 設定できない‥

*2025-07-14, version 2.6.8*

このようなアプリが他に見つからず、とてもいい！と思いダウンロードしてみたのですが、画面右上の設定ボタンがグレーになっていて押しても反応がなく、設定を変えられません‥。

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2024-08-31*

The UX is so bad that I couldn’t even set up a simple count up with voice notifications.

### 5/5 — 1分以上で経過時間終了

*2023-10-19, version 2.6.7*

2.6.6のアップデートで、5秒間隔5分間の設定で1分以降経過時間案内がなくなってしまう。 5分まで継続して欲しい

2.6.7で修正されました。迅速な対応ありがとうございます。

### 5/5 — 音声

*2023-02-07, version 2.6.5*

ならない

### 5/5 — 素晴らしいです✨

*2022-09-13, version 2.6.4*

勉強に使っています。 緊張感が出てとても良いです！いつもありがとうございます😭

 が、二つだけ… スマホの横向き画面に対応していただきたいです😢 縦だと机に置いて立てかけるのが難しいんです…

それと、iPadのSplit Viewに対応していただけませんか…？

音声タイマー、音声ストップウォッチ共に愛用していますので、この二つに関して御対応頂けたらと思います。

よろしくお願いします🙇‍♀️

### 2/5 — Poor audio

*2022-04-22, version 2.6.4*

The functionality of this app would be great if just the audio would be louder. I intended to use it for my running HIIT but I was unable to listen to the voice, even if I had the volume of my iPhone all the way to the maximum level.

### 4/5 — Good app but has a bug with iOS 15

*2021-09-27*

Hello, I really love this app as well as the voice timer and clock. However, I updated my phone to iOS15 and now it doesn’t work as effectively anymore. 

It only works with the app in the foreground and screen unlocked, but stops working otherwise. I’ve checked to see if it was my settings and did the following to troubleshoot:
- made sure the silent switch was off 
- made sure my phone wasn’t in focus mode 
- made sure all my ringers and volume was turned up 
- made sure I’d allowed notifications for the app in settings. 
- reinstalled the app. 

So far nothing I’ve tried has worked. I’d love to continue enjoying this app, so I’m looking forward to an update please!

**Developer response:** Please update the app to v2.6.3. iOS 15 no longer delivers notifications without a message.

### 3/5 — サイレントモードでも音が出るようにしてほしいです

*2021-08-23, version 2.6.2*

視覚障害があり、音声でタイムアップ機能のあるストップウォッチを探しておりました。
こちらのアプリは読み上げがわかりやすく、太字で大きく、ボタンもシンプルで使いやすいのですが、患者さんの前で使うため、マナーモードの際にも音声読み上げが出るようにしていただけたら嬉しいです。よろしくお願いいたします。

### 5/5 — Am I Using My Life Well?

*2021-08-10, version 2.6.2*

This app is wonderful. It helps keep me on track and makes me realize how much I can do in a minute or five minutes. It’s funny how days fly by but the minutes can fit so much in them.The speaking is very clear, it’s very easy to use, and there’s no cost. I am very grateful to this developer for all of the apps that measure and announce time!! Domo arigato gozaimasu!!

### 4/5 — 案内間隔の表示

*2021-04-15, version 2.6.1*

以前はアプリを立ち上げると、トップ画面に音声案内間隔の表示があり、ワンアクションで間隔を変えて即計測スタート出来ました。
しかしアップデート後は、表示が設定画面へ移動になり、間隔を変えたい時にひと手間増えました。
トップ画面から設定変更が出来なくても、(確認のための)表示だけでもいいので戻して欲しいです。

## Frequently asked questions about Voice Over Stopwatch

### What is Voice Over Stopwatch?

Voice Over Stopwatch is a utility app that functions as a stopwatch and provides vocal announcements for elapsed time. It allows users to set custom intervals for these announcements and supports background operation.

### Does Voice Over Stopwatch have ads?

Yes, Voice Over Stopwatch contains advertisements. This is common for free utility applications that offer in-app purchases for additional features.

### What devices is Voice Over Stopwatch available on?

Voice Over Stopwatch is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Voice Over Stopwatch updated?

The latest version of Voice Over Stopwatch is 2.6.9, last updated on November 7, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development.

### Can I customize the voice announcements in Voice Over Stopwatch?

Yes, you can select a preferred language and voice style within the app's settings. This allows for a more personalized experience with the vocal announcements.

### What is the age rating for Voice Over Stopwatch?

Voice Over Stopwatch has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and older.

### Can I save custom settings for presentations in Voice Over Stopwatch?

Yes, Voice Over Stopwatch allows you to save and restore specific presentation settings, including the timing for bells. This feature is useful for academic or professional presentations.

### How many measurements can Voice Over Stopwatch record?

Voice Over Stopwatch can store a log of up to 1,000 measurements. This provides a substantial history of your timing sessions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.9 — 2025-11-07

- Supported iOS 26.

### 2.6.8 — 2024-10-03

- Supported iOS 18.

### 2.6.7 — 2023-10-17

- Fixed bugs.

### 2.6.6 — 2023-10-16

- Supported iOS 17.
- Fixed bugs.

### 2.6.5 — 2022-10-20

- Supported iOS 16.
- Supported Split View.

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