Comparison

timer. vs Speech Watch Type

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

Head to head
About

timer.

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

Highlights
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Customizable names and alarm sounds
  • Background timer operation
  • Widget and Apple Watch access
  • Live Activities with Play/Pause
  • Siri Shortcuts support
  • Dark Mode and themes
Features
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timer. is a simple and easy too use countdown timer. You are able to run several timers at the same time. The timers can be paused / resumed by the user and still run in background. Also you are able to define a sound or name. With the timer. widget and Apple Watch app you have quick and easy access to your last created timer. Features: - Several timers at the same time - Save timer - Edit and reorder existing timers - Siri Shortcuts support - Define timer name and alarm sound - Define an unlimited amount of timers - Timers still run in backround - Choose different alarms for notification and In-App - Choose from your favorite music for In-App alarm from your locally stored Apple Music or iTunes Music files - Widget for easy access the last created timer - Filter for running timers - Full access to timers from widget - Apple Watch app to view last created timer - More than 30 different alarm sounds - Choose between 16 modern themes for App and Widget - Dark Mode - Live Activities with Play / Pause - Dynamic Island Support with Play / Pause - Home Screen Widgets with Play / Pause For feedback or feature requests visit us on twitter: https://twitter.com/timer_2018 Please note for devices which run iOS 18 or older: The mute switch should not be active when the app is in background. Finished timers are not notified with an alarm sound. This is a limitation of iOS 18 or older. If the app is running in foreground, the alarm sounds are also played when the mute switch is active.

About

Speech Watch Type

This app transforms your iPhone into a real-time speech visualization tool. It displays your spoken words with smooth animations and a responsive waveform, all processed locally on your device for complete privacy. Customize the display and manage past sessions easily.

Highlights
  • Real-time transcription
  • Visually stunning display
  • Customizable text and animations
  • Automatic session saving
  • Multi-language support
  • On-device speech processing
Features
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Speech Watch Type transforms your iPhone into a beautiful, real-time speech visualization tool. Speak naturally and watch your words flow across the screen with smooth animations, glowing particles, and a responsive waveform equalizer that pulses with your voice. Built on Apple's latest on-device speech recognition technology, Speech Watch Type processes everything locally on your device. Your words never leave your phone. No internet connection required. No cloud processing. Complete privacy by design. Whether you are practicing a presentation, captioning a conversation for someone nearby, journaling your thoughts out loud, or simply watching your words come to life, Speech Watch delivers an experience that is both functional and visually stunning. REAL-TIME TRANSCRIPTION Start recording with a single tap and see your words appear instantly. Speech Watch uses progressive transcription to show you what it hears as you speak, refining the text in real time until each phrase is finalized. The result is a fluid, natural reading experience that keeps up with the pace of conversation. BEAUTIFUL VISUAL EXPERIENCE Words flow onto the screen in your chosen direction with subtle fade and scale animations. A live waveform equalizer responds to the volume and rhythm of your speech. Optional particle effects create an ambient atmosphere that intensifies as you speak louder. The entire interface is designed to feel alive and responsive to your voice. CUSTOMIZABLE DISPLAY Make it yours. Choose from four scroll directions: up, down, left, or right. Adjust the font size from compact to extra large. Pick any font color to match your style or environment. Toggle particle effects on or off. Switch between light, dark, or system appearance. Every visual element can be tuned to your preference. SESSION MANAGEMENT Every recording session is automatically saved with a full transcript, duration, timestamp, and language. Browse your history in a clean, organized list. Tap any session to review the complete transcript. Search through past sessions to find exactly what you need. Share transcripts with a tap. Delete sessions you no longer need. MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Speech Watch Type supports 18 languages and regional variants out of the box, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, and Turkish. Speech models are downloaded automatically the first time you use a new language and work entirely offline from that point forward. DESIGNED FOR ACCESSIBILITY The large, clear text display makes Speech Watch useful as a live captioning tool. Place your phone on a table during a conversation so everyone can follow along. Use it in noisy environments where hearing is difficult. The customizable font size and color options ensure readability in any lighting condition. PRIVACY FIRST All speech processing happens on your device using Apple's built-in neural engine. Audio is never recorded, stored, or transmitted. Transcripts are saved only in your local app data. No account required. No analytics. No tracking. Just you and your words. KEY FEATURES Real-time progressive speech transcription On-device processing for complete privacy Animated word flow with four scroll directions Live waveform equalizer visualization Optional ambient particle effects Customizable font size, color, and appearance Automatic session saving with full transcripts Session history with search and sharing 18 supported languages with offline models No internet connection required No account or sign-up needed Speech Watch Type requires iOS 26 or later and works on all iPhones that support on-device speech recognition. Download it today and start watching your words come alive.

Screenshots

timer.4 screens
Speech Watch Type4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speech Watch Type at 5.0 against timer.'s 4.3. Speech Watch Type also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). timer.'s advantage is ratings volume (171 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). 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. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Speech Watch Type asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speech Watch Type holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 171 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
timer. versus Speech Watch Type: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer.Speech Watch Type
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (171 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings171 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussIan SMITH

Customer experience

timer.

All ratings171 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative23.8%

Speech Watch Type

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

timer.

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Widget opens the app when interacted with
  • Timers disappear or are lost
  • Watch app sync issues
  • Widget buttons overlap or are unreadable
  • App remains on Dynamic Island after closing
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  • Banner in notification center is unreadable
  • Live activity obscures status bar elements
  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • Purchases not restoring or working correctly
  • Custom timers and widgets disappear

Requested features

14 requests
  • Make widgets smaller and show only clicked timer
  • Allow Apple Watch to select and restart specific times
  • Add option to dynamically set timer from Shortcuts
  • Add option for timers to repeatedly loop
  • Option to hide seconds in Dynamic Island
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  • Redesign lock screen widget to remove alarm sound name
  • Show progress bar/circle on timer icon in live activity
  • Allow typing timer values instead of only wheel pickers
  • Add stopwatch function
  • Allow setting custom vibrate patterns
  • Make timer setting area larger for easier use
  • Separate page for created alarms
  • Option to play music from Apple Music library for alarms
  • Slower animation for swipe to show/hide create menu

Speech Watch Type

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

timer.

One-time5
  • Themes for timer.$0.99
  • iTunes Music as In-App Alarm$0.99
  • Edit All Widget Details$0.99
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  • Edit & Reorder Existing Timer$1.99
  • PRO (Bundle) - All Features$6.99
None

Speech Watch Type

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is timer. free?
timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speech Watch Type free?
Speech Watch Type is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, timer. or Speech Watch Type?
Speech Watch Type is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Speech Watch Type averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do timer. or Speech Watch Type have ads?
Neither timer. nor Speech Watch Type shows ads.

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