# SpeakTimer vs Voice Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SpeakTimer at 54% against Voice Countdown Timer's 0%. SpeakTimer also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (218 vs 1). Voice Countdown Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Voice Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpeakTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakTimer has 218 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Voice Countdown Timer's.

SpeakTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, Voice Countdown Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakTimer | Voice Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktimer-voice-alert-timer/id1331136866/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-countdown-timer/id6502920911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **53.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 11 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 15.8.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331136865) | [Hideaki Uchikoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559575002) |

## 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 |


### Voice Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-countdown-timer/id6502920911)

This utility app provides an automated countdown timer with voice prompts. It supports English and Japanese languages and offers adjustable volume settings, including an option to increase volume as time decreases.

**Highlights:** Automated voice countdown, Adjustable volume control, Volume increases with decreasing time, English and Japanese language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakTimer free?

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

### Is Voice Countdown Timer free?

Voice Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpeakTimer or Voice Countdown Timer?

SpeakTimer is rated higher. SpeakTimer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Voice Countdown Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SpeakTimer or Voice Countdown Timer have ads?

Both SpeakTimer and Voice Countdown Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeakTimer or Voice Countdown Timer?

SpeakTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Voice Countdown Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SpeakTimer was updated on August 30, 2026 and Voice Countdown Timer on August 2, 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.*