# Speaking Stopwatch vs 1Timer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speaking Stopwatch | 1Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-stopwatch/id1226337183/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tony Peng](https://appshunter.io/developer/560451165) | [Diffuse Thinking LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692715488) |

## What reviewers say

### Speaking Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-stopwatch/id1226337183)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 1Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable voice timers
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🔒 Lifetime license option
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable voice prompts
- 🐛 Ads on premium version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lifetime license not transferable to new devices
- 👎 Unintuitive UI in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Delayed start option
- Ability to record custom voice messages
- More alarm sound options
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to organize timers into folders


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