Comparison

Voice in a Can vs BigCode

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

Head to head
About

Voice in a Can

Control your smart home devices, ask questions, manage lists, and set timers using Alexa on your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. Enjoy hands-free voice commands without needing to say "Alexa."

Highlights
  • Alexa voice control
  • Smart home device management
  • Shopping list management
  • Timer and alarm setting
  • Siri Shortcut integration
  • Watch complication support
  • Automatic listening on launch
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The app is now free. You can thank me (the creator of the app) using an optional in-app purchase under Settings, which does not change the behavior of the app. An Apple Watch (standalone, no phone required), iPhone and iPad app for using Alexa. Control your home devices, ask general questions, add and remove items to your shopping list and set timers etc. It is an Alexa implementation. On your wrist. There are nine things you should know before getting this app: 1. The Series 4 watch and newer are supported; 2. Your phone controls installation of the app to the watch, not the app. Put your watch on a charger to speed up install time; 3. Not all audio content can be supported. Amazon don't allow third-party apps such as this app to play music, audio books or some daily-news content, make announcements or drop-in; 4. You can use a Siri Shortcut to launch the app and start speaking, just by raising your wrist on Apple Watch. See the support page on how to configure; 5. All watch complication types are supported, including those really weird ones. Also you can change the complication icon under Settings; 6. The watch app can listen automatically on launch. There is an option under settings to do the same thing on the iPhone; 7. If the weather or time are wrong, ensure you've enabled Location access in the Alexa app to the "Voice in a Can" device, and that you have granted Location permissions to the app on your phone; 8. You don't have to say "Alexa" ... just speak your command when the app is listening; 9. You can change the language that you speak and hear responses in, under "Settings" on the watch and phone. Only languages supported by Alexa are supported. The language should be set automatically. If you have questions or any support issues please don't hesitate to email damian@voiceinacan.com ... you should get a response within 24 hours, and often in minutes. This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates The EULA is here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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BigCode

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With all of the door codes, combinations, PIN codes you have that are hard to read on small watch screens. This app allows you to store these codes on the watch in a simple easy to access place and display them in a large, easy to read font.

Screenshots

Voice in a Can4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BigCode at none against Voice in a Can's 5. BigCode also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Voice in a Can's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. Voice in a Can sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. BigCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice in a Can ships an update every 2 months, BigCode fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Voice in a Can versus BigCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice in a CanBigCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (218 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings218 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtadoreObjects & Objectives

Bugs and requests

Voice in a Can

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App freezes or crashes on launch
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS/watchOS versions

Requested features

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

BigCode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Voice in a Can

One-time5
  • Tiny thanks$0.99
  • Small thanks$1.99
  • Thanks$2.99
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  • Big thanks$4.99
  • Massive Thanks$9.99
None

BigCode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Voice in a Can free?
Voice in a Can is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BigCode free?
BigCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Voice in a Can or BigCode have ads?
Neither Voice in a Can nor BigCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Voice in a Can or BigCode?
Voice in a Can ships an update every 2 months, and BigCode fortnightly. Most recently, Voice in a Can was updated on October 6, 2026 and BigCode on October 7, 2026.

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