# BellForSpeech vs ToastBuster Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BellForSpeech at none against ToastBuster Timer's 1. BellForSpeech also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 26.0). ToastBuster Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToastBuster Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BellForSpeech asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BellForSpeech against 5.0 for ToastBuster Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ToastBuster Timer has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BellForSpeech | ToastBuster Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bellforspeech/id1550255213/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toastbuster-timer/id6502869722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mitsugu Yamagata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037052995) | [Tanin Rojanapiansatith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507780603) |

## What reviewers say

### BellForSpeech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bellforspeech/id1550255213)

This utility app provides a simple and intuitive speech timer with large, easy-to-tap buttons. It visually indicates elapsed time and specific milestones with color cues and optional bell sounds. Users can customize timers or use it as a desktop bell.

**Highlights:** Large, easy-to-tap buttons, Visual elapsed time display, Color-coded time indicators (red, yellow, green), Optional bell sound alerts, Customizable timer creation, Desktop bell functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


### ToastBuster Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toastbuster-timer/id6502869722)

This app is a dedicated timer for Toastmasters meetings, offering visual cues and customizable settings for various speaking roles. It allows for on-the-fly adjustments and provides a history of timed sessions, ensuring accurate timekeeping for speeches.

**Highlights:** Preset and custom role timers, Full-screen color alerts with buzzing, Background timer with Live Activity, On-the-fly role switching, Time correction features, Speaker name tagging, Automatic session history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BellForSpeech free?

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

### Is ToastBuster Timer free?

ToastBuster Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BellForSpeech or ToastBuster Timer?

BellForSpeech and ToastBuster Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do BellForSpeech or ToastBuster Timer have ads?

BellForSpeech shows ads; ToastBuster Timer does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*