Comparison

Timekettle vs Xin POC

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

Head to head
About

Timekettle

This application facilitates real-time, cross-language communication when paired with compatible smart translator earbuds. It utilizes advanced AI to provide fast and accurate translations, breaking down language barriers for business, travel, and living abroad.

Highlights
  • Real-time translation
  • AI-powered accuracy
  • Cross-language communication
  • Business negotiation support
  • Overseas travel assistance
  • Living abroad communication
Features
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Timekettle is a cross-language communication application that can be paired with dedicated smart hardware products (LiveTalk, W4 Plus, W4 Pro, W4, M3, WT2 Edge (W3), WT2 Plus, M2, ZERO). Designed for business negotiations, overseas travel, and living abroad, it enables you to break free from language barriers and communicate freely and smoothly with foreigners. The app leverages cutting-edge AI translation technology to deliver fast and accurate real-time translation, making every cross-language interaction more efficient and natural. Terms of Use (EULA): https://cdn.timekettle.co/agreement_en.html W4 Subscription Agreement: https://cdn.timekettle.co/w4_subscription_en.html Privacy Policy: https://cdn.timekettle.co/privacy_en.html

About

Xin POC

This application provides a remote wireless calling system for various industries like food service, hospitality, and retail. It includes push-to-talk communication, temporary calls, and location tracking to meet diverse operational needs.

Highlights
  • Push-to-talk communication
  • Temporary call functionality
  • Location tracking
  • Remote wireless calling
  • Industry-specific solutions
Features
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POC Global用于餐饮、酒店、医院、零售业、生产车间等远程无线通话工作需求,制定的一套软件呼叫系统,系统中包含ptt对讲,临时呼叫,位置定位等软件功能,以此来满足各行业的需求。

Screenshots

Timekettle4 screens
Xin POC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Xin POC at 5.0 against Timekettle's 2.9. Xin POC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Timekettle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (467 vs 2). 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. Timekettle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Xin POC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xin POC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timekettle has 467 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timekettle ships an update every 3 weeks, Xin POC every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timekettle versus Xin POC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimekettleXin POC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (467 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings467 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Timekettle Technologies Co., Ltd.Shenzhen BroadPtt Information Technology Co. Ltd.

Customer experience

Timekettle

All ratings467 ratings
Positive42.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative49.0%
Written reviews451 reviews
Positive25.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative65.4%

Xin POC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Timekettle

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Earbuds not connecting or disconnecting frequently
  • App crashing or not responding
  • Inaccurate translations or garbled text
  • Issues with language selection and switching

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to adjust translation speed
  • Support for more languages
  • Improved offline mode performance
  • Better integration with other communication apps

Xin POC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Timekettle

Subscriptions6
  • LiveTalk Pro Plan (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • LiveTalk Unlimited Plan (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Unlimited Plan$14.991 Month
  • LiveTalk Pro Plan (Annual)$59.991 Year
  • LiveTalk Unlimited Plan (Annual)$95.991 Year
One-time4
  • 5Fish$9.99
  • Livetalk 600-Min Booster Pack$12.99
  • 10Fish$18.99
Show 1 more
  • 15Fish$27.99
None

Xin POC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timekettle free?
Timekettle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xin POC free?
Xin POC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timekettle or Xin POC?
Xin POC is rated higher. Timekettle averages 2.9 out of 5 from 467 ratings, while Xin POC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Timekettle or Xin POC have ads?
Neither Timekettle nor Xin POC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timekettle or Xin POC?
Timekettle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Xin POC every 6 months. Most recently, Timekettle was updated on September 28, 2026 and Xin POC on September 10, 2026.

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