# SpeakTimer vs timer.

The clearest difference is ads: timer. at none against SpeakTimer's shown. timer. also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.3). SpeakTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeakTimer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SpeakTimer against 4.3 for timer.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 218 and 170 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of SpeakTimer's written reviews are positive against 63% of timer.'s.

SpeakTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, timer. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakTimer | timer. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktimer-voice-alert-timer/id1331136866/reviews)** | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 170 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331136865) | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fully customizable timers and prompts
- 💡 Smart reminders for time management
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and time blindness
- 👍 Flexible for various uses (races, exercises)
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for functionality
- 💰 High price for basic features
- 💰 Free trial auto-renews
- 🔊 Turns down volume of other apps
- 🔊 Does not work in background

**Reported bugs**

- Does not record on-speech
- Does not always speak
- Doesn't work when app is not on screen
- Impossible to edit speech intervals

**Requested features**

- More realistic or customizable voices
- Smartly handle pluralization (e.g., '1 unit left')
- Allow sounds to be configured as well as speech (e.g., air horn)
- Start timer by voice command
- Change voice to a more peaceful/softer one


### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous timers, Customizable names and alarm sounds, Background timer operation, Widget and Apple Watch access, Live Activities with Play/Pause, Siri Shortcuts support, Dark Mode and themes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great widget functionality
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for multiple timers
- 👍 Good integration with Dynamic Island
- 👍 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget opens app unexpectedly
- 🐛 Apple Watch control limitations
- 🐛 Timer data loss issues
- 🐛 Widget display issues
- 🐛 No sound in silent mode

**Reported bugs**

- Widget opens the app when interacted with
- Timers disappear or are lost
- Watch app sync issues
- Widget buttons overlap or are unreadable
- App remains on Dynamic Island after closing

**Requested features**

- Make widgets smaller and show only clicked timer
- Allow Apple Watch to select and restart specific times
- Add option to dynamically set timer from Shortcuts
- Add option for timers to repeatedly loop
- Option to hide seconds in Dynamic Island


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakTimer free?

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

### Is timer. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpeakTimer or timer.?

SpeakTimer is rated higher. SpeakTimer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while timer. averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.

### Do SpeakTimer or timer. have ads?

SpeakTimer shows ads; timer. does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpeakTimer or timer.?

SpeakTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and timer. every 3 months. Most recently, SpeakTimer was updated on September 29, 2026 and timer. on October 7, 2026.

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