Comparison

Speaking Clock vs Alba Rise

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

Head to head
About

Speaking Clock

This app verbally announces the current time at customizable intervals, eliminating the need to constantly check your screen. It offers quiet hours to prevent interruptions and supports multiple languages and time formats.

Highlights
  • Spoken time announcements
  • Customizable announcement intervals
  • Quiet hours
  • Multiple language support
  • 12/24 hour format
  • Analog and digital displays
Features
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Speaking Clock announces the time aloud, so you can stay aware of the time without checking your screen. Choose automatic announcements every 15, 30, or 60 minutes, and set quiet hours to keep things peaceful when you need them. FEATURES • Spoken time announcements in English, Vietnamese, Hindi, Japanese, Japanese, Español, Korean, Português (Brasil), Русский, Chinese • Customizable announcement intervals: 15, 30, or 60 minutes • Quiet hours to pause announcements during your chosen hours • 12-hour or 24-hour time formats for both the display and spoken announcements • Tap the analog clock to hear the current time • Analog and digital clock displays with changing backgrounds • Support for iPhone and iPad • No account required

About

Alba Rise

Features
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Wake up naturally and take control of your mornings with Alba Rise, the ultimate smart alarm clock designed to make waking up easier and more effective. Paired with the Alba Rise device, this app gives you full control over your alarms, allowing you to customize wake-up times, light intensity, and sound settings—all from your phone. FEATURES: Sunrise Simulation – Wake up gently with a gradual light increase, mimicking the natural sunrise to help regulate your sleep cycle. Customizable Alarms – Set multiple alarms with personalized settings, including sound selection and light preferences. Seamless Connectivity – Control your Alba Rise device via Wi-Fi for an effortless smart home experience. Smart Snooze Options – Choose from tap to snooze or a long-press disable mode that requires cognitive engagement to prevent oversleeping. Easy Setup & Control – Connect, manage, and update your alarm settings all from a sleek, intuitive app interface. Night Mode – Adjust ambient lighting for a calming nighttime glow or dim your device completely for an undisturbed sleep. Alba Rise isn’t just an alarm clock—it’s a morning revolution. Whether you struggle with groggy mornings or just want a smarter, more natural wake-up experience, Alba Rise helps you start your day right. REQUIREMENTS: • Alba Rise smart alarm clock device (sold separately) • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection for setup and control Upgrade your mornings. Download the Alba Rise app today!

Screenshots

Speaking Clock2 screens
Alba Rise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Alba Rise at none against Speaking Clock's shown. Alba Rise also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speaking Clock ships an update every 2 months, Alba Rise every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speaking Clock versus Alba Rise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeaking ClockAlba Rise
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThuc NguyenRugio LLC

In-app purchases

None

Speaking Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Alba Rise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speaking Clock free?
Speaking Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alba Rise free?
Alba Rise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speaking Clock or Alba Rise have ads?
Speaking Clock shows ads; Alba Rise does not.
Which is updated more often, Speaking Clock or Alba Rise?
Speaking Clock ships an update every 2 months, and Alba Rise every 3 days. Most recently, Speaking Clock was updated on November 3, 2026 and Alba Rise on October 28, 2026.

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