# Voice in a Can vs Cloud Battery

Voice in a Can and Cloud Battery both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Voice in a Can's written reviews are positive against 40% of Cloud Battery's. Voice in a Can also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Cloud Battery's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 220). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice in a Can sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Cloud Battery sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Voice in a Can against 4.0 for Cloud Battery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Battery has 1.5K ratings behind it against 220, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Voice in a Can's written reviews are positive against 40% of Cloud Battery's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice in a Can | Cloud Battery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-in-a-can/id1339696720/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-battery/id1480648069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 220 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atadore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339696719) | [Alan Yan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452768312) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice in a Can

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-in-a-can/id1339696720)

This app provides Alexa functionality on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. Control smart home devices, ask questions, and manage lists hands-free. It offers a convenient way to access Alexa's features directly from your wrist or tablet.

**Highlights:** Alexa on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Smart home device control, Voice commands without 'Alexa', Shopping list management, Timer and alarm setting, Customizable watch complications

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small thanks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thanks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big thanks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Thanks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient Alexa access on Apple Watch
- 👍 Works well with smart home devices
- 💡 Allows hands-free control without phone
- 👍 Responsive developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🐛 Slow response times on some devices
- 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes on launch
- Incompatibility with newer iOS/watchOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to control music playback
- Improved Apple Watch app design
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Expanded Alexa functionality


### Cloud Battery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-battery/id1480648069)

This app centralizes battery levels from all your Apple devices into one view. Monitor battery status across iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, with notifications and widgets for easy access. Seamlessly integrates with iCloud for a hassle-free experience.

**Highlights:** Centralized battery monitoring, Real-time battery tracking, Today, Home Screen, and Lock Screen Widgets, Watch Complications, Low battery and unplug notifications, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support my work | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Customization | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for tracking multiple devices
- 👍 Clean and simple design
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🚀 Works across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
- 👍 Customizable widget options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate battery readings
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Syncing issues and delays
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Devices disappearing from the app
- Widget not updating correctly
- Crashes when trying to share device status
- Incorrect battery percentages displayed
- Inability to add certain devices like older MacBooks

**Requested features**

- Add support for AirPods and other Bluetooth devices
- Improve Apple Watch integration and complication options
- Allow customization of device order in the app and widget
- Provide more detailed battery health information
- Implement a background refresh mode to keep data up-to-date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice in a Can free?

Voice in a Can is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cloud Battery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voice in a Can or Cloud Battery?

Cloud Battery is rated higher. Voice in a Can averages 3.9 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Cloud Battery averages 4.0 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Voice in a Can or Cloud Battery have ads?

Cloud Battery shows ads; Voice in a Can does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voice in a Can or Cloud Battery?

Voice in a Can ships an update every 2 months, and Cloud Battery every 2 months. Most recently, Voice in a Can was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cloud Battery on November 3, 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.*