Comparison

Announcement Useful Timer vs Wrix 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Announcement Useful Timer

This app provides spoken updates every minute for active timers, even when the screen is off. It supports custom countdowns and time-of-day alerts, with options for personalized sounds and voice announcements. Multiple timers can run simultaneously, with quick setup and management features.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Wrix 2

This powerful text editor offers a comfortable and efficient text editing experience on iOS and iPadOS. It provides a wide array of advanced features, cloud integration, and file management capabilities, aiming to reduce stress and enhance productivity for various text-based tasks.

Highlights
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Cloud file editing (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive)
  • Key Macros for automation
  • Outline feature for navigation
  • Integrated file manager
  • PC/Mac-like keyboard shortcuts
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This Ultra-High-Functional Text Editor app enables Ultra-Comfortable Text Editing in Another Dimension! Can be Greatly Reduce the Stress of Text Editing on iOS / iPadOS! Please Try It, FREE Trial is Available! This App can be used as the Center of Text Editing Work such as Memo, Note, E-mail, ToDo list, Outline, Novel etc! * It is completely different from the simple memo app! Experience the overwhelming difference with our free trial period! It is equipped with many useful features Undo/Redo, Launcher, Select-mode, Drag & Drop, Key Macros, Outlines, Check Mark, Key Shortcuts, etc. Can be directly Edit the File on Cloud! (Dropbox/Google Drive/iCloud Drive/OneDrive) The Outline function, because can be used like a Bookmarks, Text Editing becomes Comfortable! (Do not need Outline app anymore! ;-p)) *When you Swipe in the Left end with One Finger, the Outline List is displayed! The same Key Operation as the PC/Mac Environment is possible! (Do not need PC/Mac anymore! ;-p)) In addition, since it Built-in a Ultra-High-Function File Manager, it can be done comfortably File Management. The name of the app is called "Wrix" ("Wrikes") and in conjunction with the "Write" and "Likes". As the name suggests, we put a lot of useful features think want to Text Editing. So, please enjoy a comfortable Text Editing. Note: +All Functions can be used for FREE! (See Help page) +No Ads! +Font, Colors can be Changed. [Text Editing screen] It is a screen of the basics of this app. In this screen, provides with the Ultra-High-Function Text Editing features such as the following. +Multiple Docs +Supported the Dropbox/Google Drive/iCloud Drive/OneDrive +Undo/Redo +Select-mode (unique function that allows to select text very easily with a tap) +Find (Highlight, Regular Expression, Replace) +Multiple-File Search +Key Macro (Automation of Key Operation) +Drag & Drop (Text can be moved with Simple Operation) +Advanced Launcher functions +Key Shortcuts (Support for External Keyboard operation) +Auto Indent +Word Wrap +Line Spacing +Outline (like a "Bookmark"!) +Check Mark (like a ToDo list!) +Markdown (HTML, XML, CommonMark, etc.) +Text Insertion (Fixed Phrases, Line Break, Tab, etc.) +Can be change the Font and Color of the Editing Area +Line Number +Can be saved by changing the Encoding, Line break +Encoding specification, and can be read in the File Auto-Detect +Conversion function (To Lower/Upper case, etc.) +Prepare for Move/Select/Delete command (for Key Macros) +Tab indent, Reverse indent +The special display Tab, Space, Line break +Can be sent a File and Text to Another Application and Another iOS terminal/Mac +Import/Export of the Files to the iCloud and the external File Management app +Variety of tools (File Manager, Browser, Dictionary Search, Scan Text, QR code Reading/Generation, etc.) As mentioned above, there are many functions, but by using the launcher panel and key shortcuts well, can be quickly and instantly call up frequently used functions. [File Management screen] In this screen, it provides High Function File Management Functions, such as the following. +List Files/Folders +Edit File/Folder (Move, Copy, Delete, Rename, Duplicate, Compression) +Sort (Name, Size, Creation Date, Modification Date, Type) +Search +Thumbnail view the file (Images, Movie, PDF) +Create a Zip File, Unzip (Corresponding Password) +Send the File +Import/Export the File +Display Properties of the File +Bookmarks +Create a new Folder/File +File Browsing [Detail] https://skyarts.com/products/ios/wrix/ *Subscriptions* This app has a subscription license that allows you to remove the limit on the number of functions for a certain period of time. •Length of subscription: The subscription period is based on one month Please purchase the license after understanding the note of subscription automatic renewal. Can be manage it from the "Subscription" item of the account of the "Settings" app. *Terms of Use* https://skyarts.com/products/ios/terms.html

Screenshots

Announcement Useful Timer4 screens
Wrix 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wrix 2 at 4.5 against Announcement Useful Timer's 3.0. Wrix 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). Announcement Useful Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wrix 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Announcement Useful Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wrix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Announcement Useful Timer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Wrix 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Announcement Useful Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Wrix 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Announcement Useful Timer versus Wrix 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnnouncement Useful TimerWrix 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkatapu.netYONEKAWA Hideki

Customer experience

Announcement Useful Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%

Wrix 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Announcement Useful Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Wrix 2

Subscriptions2
  • Basic License for 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Pro License for 1 Month$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Announcement Useful Timer free?
Announcement Useful Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wrix 2 free?
Wrix 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Announcement Useful Timer or Wrix 2?
Wrix 2 is rated higher. Announcement Useful Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wrix 2 averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Announcement Useful Timer or Wrix 2 have ads?
Announcement Useful Timer shows ads; Wrix 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Announcement Useful Timer or Wrix 2?
Announcement Useful Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wrix 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Announcement Useful Timer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Wrix 2 on June 11, 2026.

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