Comparison

Announcement Useful Timer vs Voice Clock

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

Voice Clock

Transform your device into a personalized speaking clock with custom voice recordings and audio uploads. Set time announcements in your own voice or with uploaded sounds, perfect for staying organized and focused.

Highlights
  • Custom voice recording
  • Upload custom audio files
  • Multilingual announcements
  • Seconds-based interval timers
  • Multiple clock faces
  • Flexible audio timing controls
Features
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Your Personal Voice Clock — Now on Apple Watch Voice Clock announces the time directly from your wrist. Tap Start, pick an interval, and hear the time at every beat. A haptic tap precedes the spoken time, and background audio keeps announcements running even when your wrist drops. Transform your iPhone into the ultimate personalized speaking clock. Record your own voice, upload music and sound effects, and create truly personal time experiences with multilingual announcements. Whether you're preparing breakfast, working out, studying, or managing time with ADHD, Voice Clock helps you stay focused, organized, and in control — hands-free. Personalization Features Record Your Voice: Create custom announcements up to 20 seconds with your own voice Custom Audio Upload: Add your own music, chimes, alarm sounds, or audio effects in MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC formats Personalized Messages: Add custom messages to your time announcements Bundled Sounds: Choose from built-in alarm sounds including Loud Alarm and Bell Ring Advanced Audio Management: Automatic file trimming and format optimization Designed for Everyone Great for users with ADHD, visual impairments, or learning differences Ideal for multitaskers, remote workers, caregivers, and productivity seekers A trusted tool for households, educators, and anyone who benefits from multisensory time cues Key Features Smart Voice Announcements: Hear the time at regular intervals, in your preferred language with enhanced voice selection Seconds-Based Intervals: Set announcements from 1 to 60 seconds — perfect for workouts, meditation, or time-sensitive tasks Customizable Timers: Perfect for workouts, cooking, studying, or managing tasks Multiple Clock Faces: Use it as a stylish, always-on desk or table clock Multilingual Support: 15+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese Flexible Audio Options: Choose when to play your custom content with flexible timing controls Why Users Love It Completely personalized experience with your own voice and sounds Helps manage time more efficiently, whether at home, at work, or on the go Lightweight app with minimal battery use and smooth background operation Perfect for all-day use — in the shower, during focused sessions, or while planning your day Experience the ultimate speaking clock and timer app designed for productivity and accessibility. Subscription & Terms This app offers premium features through auto-renewable subscriptions. For subscription terms and conditions, please review our Terms of Use (EULA) available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Announcement Useful Timer4 screens
Voice Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Clock at 4.8 against Announcement Useful Timer's 3.0. Voice Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (55 vs 1). Announcement Useful Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, monetization model and device support 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. Voice Clock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Announcement Useful Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Voice Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Clock has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Announcement Useful Timer's written reviews are positive against 91% of Voice Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Announcement Useful Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Voice Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Announcement Useful Timer versus Voice Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnnouncement Useful TimerVoice Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews90.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkatapu.netAvinash Kumar

Customer experience

Announcement Useful Timer

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

Voice Clock

All ratings55 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative3.1%

In-app purchases

None

Announcement Useful Timer

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Voice Clock

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Membership7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Tiny Tik Monthly Premium Plan$6.991 Month
  • VoiceClock Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
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  • Mighty Tok Yearly Premium Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • VoiceClock Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Timeless Thud Lifetime Plan$149.99

Questions

Is Announcement Useful Timer free?
Announcement Useful Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voice Clock free?
Voice Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Announcement Useful Timer or Voice Clock?
Voice Clock is rated higher. Announcement Useful Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Voice Clock averages 4.8 from 55 ratings.
Do Announcement Useful Timer or Voice Clock have ads?
Announcement Useful Timer shows ads; Voice Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Announcement Useful Timer or Voice Clock?
Announcement Useful Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Voice Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Announcement Useful Timer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Voice Clock on September 25, 2026.

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