Comparison

Speaking Stopwatch vs 1Timer

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

Head to head
About

Speaking Stopwatch

This utility app functions as a stopwatch that announces elapsed time at set intervals. Users can configure it to speak every 5, 10 seconds, or other custom durations. It's designed for hands-free time tracking.

Highlights
  • Voice announcements of elapsed time
  • Configurable speaking intervals (5s, 10s, etc.)
  • Simple stopwatch functionality
  • Hands-free operation
Features
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Simply Stopwatch and it will speak every 5 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.

About

1Timer

This app provides highly customizable voice timers for various activities like workouts, habits, and routines. Set per-second countdowns, interval reminders, and choose from multiple languages and voices for announcements. It offers quick access via widgets and works offline with VoiceOver support.

Highlights
  • Voice countdown announcements
  • Customizable reminder intervals
  • Multiple language and voice options
  • Chaining timers together
  • Widget for quick access
  • Works with locked screen
  • VoiceOver support
Features
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1Timer offers timers that announces time remaining in voice. The content and timing of voice reminders are extremely customizable. USEFUL You will be pleasantly surprised by how useful the app is in many scenarios. Here is an incomplete list of possible use cases. • Workout -- we have you covered whether it simple workout or complex workout routines. • Habits -- shape up some time-bounded habits. • Kids -- give your kids a disciplinary countdown. • Be on time -- get reminders before it's too late. • Routines -- perform daily time-bound routines. • Exams/tests -- be informed before the time's up. • And many more... CUSTOMIZABLE • You can have a per-second voice countdown for the last 15 seconds. • You can have a timer that reminds you every 5 seconds for the last minute, and every minute otherwise. • The combinations of configurations are countless. • You can choose the reminder language from 30+ languages. • You can choose the reminder speed. • You can even choose from different voices. • You can also customize what the timer reminders are. • You can set up advanced timers, each with different configurations. • You can even chain timers together to build a powerful reminder system that you can find nowhere else. THOUGHTFUL • The app provides single-tap access to timers, without any setup. • The app is very small, so it doesn't waste your precious storage space. • The app is super fast, so it's available the second you need it. • The app provides a widget for even easier access. • The app fully works even if the screen is locked. • The app fully support VoiceOver. POPULAR Just read the reviews to see how much our users love the app!

Screenshots

Speaking Stopwatch1 screens
1Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 1Timer at 4.7 against Speaking Stopwatch's 2.5. 1Timer also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months). Speaking Stopwatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. 1Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Speaking Stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Timer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Speaking Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 81% of 1Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speaking Stopwatch ships an update every 16 months, 1Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Speaking Stopwatch versus 1Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeaking Stopwatch1Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (10 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews81.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTony PengDiffuse Thinking LLC

Customer experience

Speaking Stopwatch

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

1Timer

All ratings1,196 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative12.0%

Bugs and requests

Speaking Stopwatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

1Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads closing the app
  • Voice prompts not working after switching to background
  • Timer number disappearing when closing app from background
  • White noise/static audio issue

Requested features

7 requests
  • Delayed start option
  • Ability to record custom voice messages
  • More alarm sound options
  • Apple Watch app
  • Ability to organize timers into folders
Show 2 more
  • Live Activities support
  • Customizable Dynamic Island display

In-app purchases

None

Speaking Stopwatch

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

1Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Speaking Stopwatch free?
Speaking Stopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1Timer free?
1Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speaking Stopwatch or 1Timer?
1Timer is rated higher. Speaking Stopwatch averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while 1Timer averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Speaking Stopwatch or 1Timer have ads?
1Timer shows ads; Speaking Stopwatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Speaking Stopwatch or 1Timer?
Speaking Stopwatch ships an update every 16 months, and 1Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Speaking Stopwatch was updated on September 21, 2026 and 1Timer on October 12, 2026.

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