# Speaking Clock vs Digital Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Digital Clock at 4.4 against Speaking Clock's 3.3. Digital Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 31 months). Speaking Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digital Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speaking Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Digital Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Speaking Clock's written reviews are positive against 51% of Digital Clock's.

Speaking Clock ships an update every 31 months, Digital Clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speaking Clock | Digital Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-clock-talking-clock/id1495300659/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-bedside-widget/id1505334122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **51.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thuc Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465861310) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## What reviewers say

### Speaking Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-clock-talking-clock/id1495300659)

This application provides spoken time announcements, eliminating the need to constantly check your watch. It supports multiple languages, with more planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Spoken time announcements, Multiple language support, Voice notifications, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Digital Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-bedside-widget/id1505334122)

This app provides a clear and attractive LED digital clock display. It's ideal for use on a nightstand or desk, offering customizable options for time format and visibility of weekdays and dates.

**Highlights:** Beautiful LED digital display, 12/24 hour mode switching, Show/hide weekdays, Show/hide date

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Potential for customization (font, background)
- 👍 Useful for specific use cases (e.g., pool clock)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Time display issues (24-hour format, incorrect time)
- 💰 Paid features that should be free (color customization)
- 🐛 Widget issues (only shows military time)
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features (alarms, weather)

**Reported bugs**

- Time display issues
- Widget only shows military time
- Inconsistent behavior with background images

**Requested features**

- Add alarm functionality
- Improve widget customization options
- Allow changing time format (12-hour vs. 24-hour)
- Introduce more free customization options
- Add weather information display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speaking Clock free?

Speaking Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Digital Clock free?

Digital Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speaking Clock or Digital Clock?

Digital Clock is rated higher. Speaking Clock averages 3.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Digital Clock averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Speaking Clock or Digital Clock have ads?

Speaking Clock shows ads; Digital Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speaking Clock or Digital Clock?

Speaking Clock ships an update every 31 months, and Digital Clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speaking Clock was updated on October 11, 2026 and Digital Clock on October 13, 2026.

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