Comparison

Announcement Useful Timer PRO vs Text Templates

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

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About

Announcement Useful Timer PRO

This app provides spoken updates every minute for active timers, even when the screen is off. It supports custom timers, multiple simultaneous countdowns, and personalized alert sounds. Ideal for various uses like cooking, naps, or managing tasks.

Highlights
  • Spoken updates every minute
  • Customizable timer labels and alerts
  • Run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Personalized end-of-timer music/sound
  • Countdown and time-of-day timer types
  • Shortcut buttons for frequent timers
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 PRO is available on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. This is the paid, ad-free edition of Announcement Useful Timer. Announcement Useful Timer PRO 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. In the PRO version, ads are not displayed. The former ad area is used for more list and button space, providing a more comfortable experience. There is no difference in timer functionality.

About

Text Templates

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Save your go-to phrases and insert them into any app with a single tap. Make your emails and chats smoother than ever. PhraseRack is a keyboard app that lets you quickly access your saved phrases. Email, Slack, iMessage — your saved text is always just one tap away. WHEN IT COMES IN HANDY - Sending the same replies in work emails or Slack - Typing the same greetings or follow-ups every day - Posting the same hashtags on social media KEY FEATURES - One-Tap Input — Pick a phrase from the keyboard and it's inserted instantly - Categories — Organize phrases by Work, Personal, or however you like - Variables — Set placeholders like {{company}} and fill them in automatically - Backup & Restore — Keep your phrases safe - Works on iPhone and iPad YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS Your data stays on your device. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Pay once. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

Screenshots

Announcement Useful Timer PRO4 screens
Text Templates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text Templates at fortnightly against Announcement Useful Timer PRO's every 2 months. Text Templates also leads on price ($1.99 vs $5.99). Announcement Useful Timer PRO's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Announcement Useful Timer PRO costs $5.99 and Text Templates $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Announcement Useful Timer PRO ships an update every 2 months, Text Templates fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Announcement Useful Timer PRO versus Text Templates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnnouncement Useful Timer PROText Templates
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkatapu.netSEIRAN SOFT LLC

In-app purchases

None

Announcement Useful Timer PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Text Templates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Announcement Useful Timer PRO free?
Announcement Useful Timer PRO costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text Templates free?
Text Templates costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Announcement Useful Timer PRO or Text Templates have ads?
Neither Announcement Useful Timer PRO nor Text Templates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Announcement Useful Timer PRO or Text Templates?
Announcement Useful Timer PRO ships an update every 2 months, and Text Templates fortnightly. Most recently, Announcement Useful Timer PRO was updated on November 2, 2026 and Text Templates on November 5, 2026.

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