Comparison

Colored Timer Pro vs Cuckoo Speaking Clock

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

Head to head
About

Colored Timer Pro

Features
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Colored Timer is a configurable timer that changes its background color as time passes. The colors can be defined as "Timer events". Up to 10 timers can be used at the same time in Colored Timer Pro with unlimited colors. 7 timers (included 5 for Yoga) are already included and can easily be customised.

About

Cuckoo Speaking Clock

Receive frequent voice updates of the current time to help manage your routine without constantly checking your device. Ideal for morning preparations and staying punctual with customizable intervals and alerts.

Highlights
  • Voice time updates
  • Short interval timer
  • Customizable intervals
  • Time to go alert
  • Recurring schedules
  • Works offline
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Stay on time without checking your phone. Cuckoo Speaking Clock gives you short, frequent voice time updates while you get ready. No interruptions. No guessing. No last-minute rush. Why it’s different Most timers notify every 30 or 60 minutes. This one keeps you aware every few minutes. You always know where you are in time. How it works • Set start and end time • Choose your interval (1, 3, 5, 10 min or custom) • Press start The app announces the time as you move through your routine. Perfect for • Morning routines • Getting ready for work or school • Staying punctual without checking your phone • ADHD-friendly time awareness Features • Speaking clock with voice updates • Short interval timer • Continuous or end-time mode • “Time to go” alert • Recurring schedules • Minimal, distraction-free design • Works offline Stop checking. Start knowing.

Screenshots

Colored Timer Pro4 screens
Cuckoo Speaking Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cuckoo Speaking Clock at Free against Colored Timer Pro's $1.99. Cuckoo Speaking Clock also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Colored Timer Pro's advantage is chart position (#184 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

Cuckoo Speaking Clock is free to download; Colored Timer Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Colored Timer Pro ships an update monthly, Cuckoo Speaking Clock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Colored Timer Pro versus Cuckoo Speaking Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColored Timer ProCuckoo Speaking Clock
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
Best chart rank#184 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSven BergmannJOONYONG HWANG

In-app purchases

None

Colored Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Cuckoo Speaking Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Colored Timer Pro free?
Colored Timer Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cuckoo Speaking Clock free?
Cuckoo Speaking Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Colored Timer Pro or Cuckoo Speaking Clock have ads?
Neither Colored Timer Pro nor Cuckoo Speaking Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Colored Timer Pro or Cuckoo Speaking Clock?
Colored Timer Pro ships an update monthly, and Cuckoo Speaking Clock every 3 days. Most recently, Colored Timer Pro was updated on August 15, 2026 and Cuckoo Speaking Clock on September 11, 2026.

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