Comparison

SpeakTimer vs Alarm That Talks

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

Alarm That Talks

This app provides spoken reminders for your alarms, ideal for when you can't look at your phone. It repeats your custom labels to ensure you don't forget tasks, offering a helpful way to manage your schedule.

Highlights
  • Spoken reminders for alarms
  • Customizable labels for tasks
  • Repeat speaking of labels
  • Interface similar to iPhone Clock
  • Option to play music or speak
  • Time management assistance
Features
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Alarm That Talks helps you create alarms that can speak your alarm text out loud, so each reminder is clear, personal, and easy to understand. Create alarms for wake-ups, routines, medication reminders, workouts, meetings, and anything else you do not want to miss. Choose a built-in alarm sound, use spoken alarm text, customize voice settings with Pro, and manage repeat days from a simple alarm list. Features: - Create and manage alarms - Choose repeat days - Add custom alarm text - Use built-in alarm sounds - Preview sounds before saving - Use spoken alarm text - Customize spoken voice, speed, pitch, and language with Pro - Restore purchases from Settings Alarm That Talks Pro: Alarm That Talks offers a yearly auto-renewable Pro subscription. Pro unlocks premium alarm controls including unlimited alarms and advanced spoken alarm customization. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tKMiMuHcAe4zS6HUwAiIvkX0l8ruLYzz/view?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tKMiMuHcAe4zS6HUwAiIvkX0l8ruLYzz/view?usp=sharing

Screenshots

SpeakTimer4 screens
Alarm That Talks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpeakTimer at 4.4 against Alarm That Talks's 3.4. SpeakTimer also leads on ratings volume (218 vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.3 vs 17.0). Alarm That Talks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Alarm That Talks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpeakTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakTimer has 218 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of SpeakTimer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Alarm That Talks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeakTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, Alarm That Talks every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SpeakTimer versus Alarm That Talks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakTimerAlarm That Talks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (218 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings218 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic Apps LtdEbubekir Sezer

Customer experience

SpeakTimer

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

Alarm That Talks

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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
3 purchases

Alarm That Talks

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
  • Pro Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is SpeakTimer free?
SpeakTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alarm That Talks free?
Alarm That Talks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpeakTimer or Alarm That Talks?
SpeakTimer is rated higher. SpeakTimer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Alarm That Talks averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do SpeakTimer or Alarm That Talks have ads?
SpeakTimer shows ads; Alarm That Talks does not.
Which is updated more often, SpeakTimer or Alarm That Talks?
SpeakTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alarm That Talks every 10 days. Most recently, SpeakTimer was updated on August 30, 2026 and Alarm That Talks on September 18, 2026.

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