# SpeakTimer vs Just Timers

The clearest difference is ads: Just Timers at none against SpeakTimer's shown. SpeakTimer's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (218 vs 30). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpeakTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakTimer has 218 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of SpeakTimer's written reviews are positive against 57% of Just Timers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SpeakTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, Just Timers every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakTimer | Just Timers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktimer-voice-alert-timer/id1331136866/reviews)** | [4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331136865) | [Aaron Dippner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453573844) |

## 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


### Just Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845)

Create and manage multiple named timers, including counters, stopwatches, and interval timers. Customize alerts with sounds and haptics, and integrate with Shortcuts for advanced automation. Sync across devices and utilize widgets for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Multiple named timers (counter, stopwatch, interval), Customizable alerts (sound, haptics, critical alerts), Shortcuts and URL integration, Interval templates for complex routines, Widgets and Live Activities support, iCloud sync across devices, Light and Dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Toy | $0.99 | one-time |
| v1 Unlimited Timers (Legacy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Toy | $2.99 | one-time |
| v1 Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Toy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Toy | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent Shortcuts integration
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚫 No data collection
- ✨ Clean and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Fast and performant (v3)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numerous bugs and glitches
- 🔇 No sound/alarms
- ⚠️ Notifications not stopping
- ⏳ Slow loading times
- ⌚ Watch app issues

**Reported bugs**

- Repeat function causing repeated shortcut execution
- No sound even with critical alerts on
- Notifications won't stop after timer completion
- Interval timer progress lost
- Stock timers restoring after deletion

**Requested features**

- Menu bar timer on Mac
- Widgets for home screen
- Custom sounds for timers
- Delayed timer start (date/time)
- Group timers and trigger individual timers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakTimer free?

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

### Is Just Timers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpeakTimer or Just Timers?

SpeakTimer is rated higher. SpeakTimer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Just Timers averages 4.1 from 30 ratings.

### Do SpeakTimer or Just Timers have ads?

SpeakTimer shows ads; Just Timers does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpeakTimer or Just Timers?

SpeakTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Just Timers every 4 weeks. Most recently, SpeakTimer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Just Timers on October 6, 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.*