# Talking Counter vs SpeakTimer

The clearest difference is price: SpeakTimer at Free against Talking Counter's $0.99. SpeakTimer also leads on ratings volume (218 vs 1) and review sentiment (54% vs 33%). Talking Counter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On device support there is nothing between them.

SpeakTimer is free to download; Talking Counter costs $0.99 up front. SpeakTimer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Talking Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Talking Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakTimer has 218 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Talking Counter's written reviews are positive against 54% of SpeakTimer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Talking Counter ships an update every 2 months, SpeakTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Counter | SpeakTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-counter/id1222285608/reviews)** | [4.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktimer-voice-alert-timer/id1331136866/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **218** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **53.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.1** | 14.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [方 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/882296318) | [Dynamic Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331136865) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-counter/id1222285608)

This app offers versatile counting solutions with multiple input methods, including gestures, sound, and proximity sensors. It supports various international languages for counting and includes timer functions for countdowns. Ideal for exercises, cooking, or learning new languages.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based counting (tap, pinch, swipe), Sound detection counting, Proximity sensor counting (iPhone only), Countdown and count-up timers, Multilingual voice output, Adjustable counting steps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpeakTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktimer-voice-alert-timer/id1331136866)

This app provides customizable voice alerts for countdowns and stopwatches. Set specific spoken messages at chosen intervals or when timers end, even when the app is in the background. It's designed for easy use in various daily activities.

**Highlights:** Customizable voice alerts, Speech at chosen intervals, Background voice alerts, Multiple timers simultaneously, Speaking stopwatches, Quick and Custom timer types

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpeakTimer PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SpeakTimer PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SpeakTimer PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| SpeakTimer PRO Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| SpeakTimer PRO Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| SpeakTimer PRO Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Counter free?

Talking Counter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpeakTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talking Counter or SpeakTimer?

Talking Counter is rated higher. Talking Counter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SpeakTimer averages 4.4 from 218 ratings.

### Do Talking Counter or SpeakTimer have ads?

SpeakTimer shows ads; Talking Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Counter or SpeakTimer?

Talking Counter ships an update every 2 months, and SpeakTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Talking Counter was updated on August 27, 2026 and SpeakTimer on August 30, 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.*