# SpeakTimer vs MultiTimer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MultiTimer at 82% against SpeakTimer's 54%. MultiTimer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). SpeakTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 MultiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 218 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of SpeakTimer's written reviews are positive against 82% of MultiTimer's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakTimer | MultiTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktimer-voice-alert-timer/id1331136866/reviews) | **[4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331136865) | [DigitAlchemy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376971628) |

## 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 |


### MultiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668)

This app provides both a timer and a stopwatch with a classic design. It allows for unlimited timers, a lap feature for the stopwatch, and clear displays for easy tracking of any activity. The interface is designed for simple operation with large numbers and audible alerts.

**Highlights:** Unlimited timers, Lap feature for stopwatch, Audible alerts, Flashing display, Progress bar, Large, clear display

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer & Stopwatch - Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakTimer free?

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

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpeakTimer or MultiTimer?

MultiTimer is rated higher. SpeakTimer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while MultiTimer averages 4.8 from 76 ratings.

### Do SpeakTimer or MultiTimer have ads?

Both SpeakTimer and MultiTimer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeakTimer or MultiTimer?

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