# Timeful vs TimeWhisperer

The clearest difference is price: TimeWhisperer at Free against Timeful's $0.99. TimeWhisperer also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Timeful's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

TimeWhisperer is free to download; Timeful costs $0.99 up front. TimeWhisperer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timeful asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Timeful against 4.0 for TimeWhisperer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timeful has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timeful ships an update every 5 months, TimeWhisperer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timeful | TimeWhisperer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeful/id1153735066/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timewhisperer-interval-timer/id6753018180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kaolin Fire](https://appshunter.io/developer/506161943) | [Verilune](https://appshunter.io/developer/438078504) |

## What reviewers say

### Timeful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeful/id1153735066)

This app provides audio timekeeping to help users stay aware of time passing. It offers gentle voice announcements and optional beeps, designed to assist with focus, time blindness, and task transitions without screen interruptions.

**Highlights:** Audio time announcements, Timer, Clock, and Countdown modes, Designed for ADHD and focus, Hands-free Siri Shortcuts, Runs in background, Gentle beeps, Distraction-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimeWhisperer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timewhisperer-interval-timer/id6753018180)

This hands-free timer app uses voice and haptic cues to guide you through timed activities without needing to check your phone. Create custom routines with multiple phases, sync them to your watch, and receive notifications for every change.

**Highlights:** Voice and haptic cues, Customizable routines, Apple Watch sync, Home Screen widgets, Control Center shortcuts, Always On display support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timeful free?

Timeful costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TimeWhisperer free?

TimeWhisperer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timeful or TimeWhisperer?

TimeWhisperer is rated higher. Timeful averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while TimeWhisperer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timeful or TimeWhisperer have ads?

TimeWhisperer shows ads; Timeful does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timeful or TimeWhisperer?

Timeful ships an update every 5 months, and TimeWhisperer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Timeful was updated on September 28, 2026 and TimeWhisperer on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*