Comparison

SpeakTimer vs Stopwatch + reading out loud

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

Head to head
About

SpeakTimer

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
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Make timing as easy as it’s ever been with SpeakTimer: the timer that speaks. SpeakTimer is a handy app that can be used as a personal assistant to keep you on track with a plethora of day-to-day activities in life, such as cooking, revision, workouts or taking a nap. It fulfils this through its ability to deliver speech at any points you choose, its high level of customisability to suit your specific needs, and the ability to see multiple timers at once. Voice alerts are fully customisable: the speech to be spoken is completely up to you, and so is the time at which it happens - the app is optimised to make the process of adding these very simple. You can choose to add single voice alerts here and there, or to repeat speech at regular intervals as the timer counts down. You do not have to add speech if you do not want to. After downloading the app, you will be able to enjoy the many features SpeakTimer has to offer (note that some will require a SpeakTimer PRO subscription): - Hear speech as timers count down and when they end - Hear voice alerts when the app is in the background - Works with iOS multitasking - Sleek, clean design - Extremely simple to use - Two types of timer: Quick Timer (to quickly set a timer up) and Custom Timer (to customise what the timer says and when) - Speaking stopwatches - Store and run timers simultaneously - View active timers in isolation - Reorder, delete and reset timers easily - Edit timers - ‘Jump To’ feature (allows you to jump to any point in the timer) - Change the navigation bar colour - Times to the second - Tailor timers, the interface and the app to your preferences easily Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/72988728 Terms and Conditions: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/72988728

About

Stopwatch + reading out loud

This utility app offers a versatile stopwatch with lap timing, split measurements, and the ability to create multiple simultaneous stopwatches. It features an audible readout function for measured times and automatic data saving with calendar and chart views for progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Multiple simultaneous stopwatches
  • Lap and split time measurement
  • Audible readout of measured times
  • Automatic data saving with calendar/chart views
  • Screen orientation lock
  • Countdown timer before start
  • Customizable button sounds and vibrations
Features
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This is a simple and easy-to-use stopwatch application. It can measure lap times and splits, making it suitable for sports applications. You can check the fastest lap, average lap, etc. without switching screens. Of course, it can also be used for various other purposes, such as measuring time for study or work. The unit of seconds can be switched between 1 and 1/100. Multiple stopwatches can be created. It is possible to measure with several stopwatches at the same time. An unlimited number of stopwatches can be created. There is a button to turn the screen horizontally, and when used, the elapsed time can be checked in large numbers. There is a readout function that allows you to hear the measured time audibly when you press the lap button or when you pause the watch. It also has a function that automatically reads out the time at each specified cycle. The cycle can be specified freely, such as 10 seconds or 1 minute. This makes it convenient to know the elapsed time without having to look at the screen. The panel that operates the readout function can also be displayed on the stopwatch screen. The system automatically saves the measured data, which can be viewed on two types of screens: a calendar and a chart. There is an individual detailed data screen and a chart screen where you can check monthly totals. These functions allow you to check activity records and recognize progress and changes. A lock function is provided to prevent accidental operation when the device is placed in a pocket. There is a function to count down before starting. Three types of sounds can be selected when the buttons are operated. The sound can also be turned off. You can turn on/off the vibration when you operate the buttons. The screen is set to not sleep while the application is in use, but this can be changed as well.

Screenshots

SpeakTimer4 screens
Stopwatch + reading out loud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch + reading out loud at 4.9 against SpeakTimer's 4.4. Stopwatch + reading out loud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). SpeakTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (218 vs 14). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SpeakTimer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Stopwatch + reading out loud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stopwatch + reading out loud holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakTimer has 218 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of SpeakTimer's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stopwatch + reading out loud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeakTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, Stopwatch + reading out loud every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SpeakTimer versus Stopwatch + reading out loud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakTimerStopwatch + reading out loud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (218 ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings218 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 23 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.313.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic Apps LtdYUTAKA KENJO

Customer experience

SpeakTimer

All ratings218 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative35.7%

Stopwatch + reading out loud

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

SpeakTimer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Ability to set alarms at specific times/days (e.g., 3:15 every Thursday)

Stopwatch + reading out loud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SpeakTimer

Subscriptions6
  • SpeakTimer PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SpeakTimer PRO Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • SpeakTimer PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • SpeakTimer PRO Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • SpeakTimer PRO Annual3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • SpeakTimer PRO Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Stopwatch + reading out loud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpeakTimer free?
SpeakTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stopwatch + reading out loud free?
Stopwatch + reading out loud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpeakTimer or Stopwatch + reading out loud?
Stopwatch + reading out loud is rated higher. SpeakTimer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Stopwatch + reading out loud averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do SpeakTimer or Stopwatch + reading out loud have ads?
SpeakTimer shows ads; Stopwatch + reading out loud does not.
Which is updated more often, SpeakTimer or Stopwatch + reading out loud?
SpeakTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stopwatch + reading out loud every 23 months. Most recently, SpeakTimer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Stopwatch + reading out loud on October 11, 2026.

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