# SpeakTimer vs Alarm That Talks

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakTimer | Alarm That Talks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktimer-voice-alert-timer/id1331136866/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-that-talks/id6443647087/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331136865) | [Ebubekir Sezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648044330) |

## 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 |


### Alarm That Talks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-that-talks/id6443647087)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*