Comparison

Smart Countdown vs Talking Voice Alarm

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

Head to head
About

Smart Countdown

Features
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Entertainment event, meetings, chores. Set your smart reminders in 1 simple step. Smart Countdown will take care of the rest and remind you at smart intervals up until the start of the event. Never miss another online event, or a place to be or a person to see. Set it once, Smart Countdown will properly let you know. Don't know the exact date? Add them as To Be Determined and update them later once you do.

About

Talking Voice Alarm

This app announces the current time and custom messages through voice, allowing you to stay informed without looking at your screen. Set recurring voice alarms with text readouts to manage your daily tasks effectively.

Highlights
  • Voice announcements for time and messages
  • Set custom voice alarms
  • Repeat alarms weekly
  • Text-to-speech for alarm messages
  • Push notifications for missed alarms
  • Manage tasks with time alerts
Features
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'Talking Voice Alarm' speaks out the current time and messages in a voice when you can't see your phone. Now, you can focus on what you're doing listening to voice! Are you looking for an alarm that wakes you up with a voice? Have you ever found it difficult to check the time while getting ready for work, exercising, or playing games? Are you looking for an app that tells the time at regular intervals? If you want to know the time without looking at your phone, 'Talking Voice Alarm' is the perfect app for you. Features: ■ Register voice alarms at the desired time. - You can easily add alarms with a familiar interface. - You can set the alarm to repeat every week. - If you add a text to the alarm, it will be read out loud. ■ Check the alarm in various ways besides the voice. - You can check the current alarm content or stop it during the notification display. - If you force quit the alarm app, you will receive a push notification instead. Complete your tasks such as preparing to leave, cooking, exercising, playing games, or studying successfully by managing your time! 'Talking Voice Alarm' prepares various features related to voice. If you have any inconvenience or necessary features, please leave feedback anytime. Your reviews and opinions are a great help to us. help+voicealarm@openrhapsody.com

Screenshots

Smart Countdown4 screens
Talking Voice Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talking Voice Alarm at none against Smart Countdown's 1. Talking Voice Alarm also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Smart Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Talking Voice Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Countdown ships an update every 5 months, Talking Voice Alarm every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Countdown versus Talking Voice Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart CountdownTalking Voice Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—82.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarim AzarOpenRhapsody

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Countdown

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
None

Talking Voice Alarm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Countdown free?
Smart Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talking Voice Alarm free?
Talking Voice Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Countdown or Talking Voice Alarm have ads?
Neither Smart Countdown nor Talking Voice Alarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Countdown or Talking Voice Alarm?
Smart Countdown ships an update every 5 months, and Talking Voice Alarm every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Countdown was updated on October 26, 2026 and Talking Voice Alarm on October 30, 2026.

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