# Time’s Up! vs Verbo Speak

The clearest difference is rating: Verbo Speak at 5.0 against Time’s Up!'s 4.6. Time’s Up!'s advantage is ratings volume (444 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time’s Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Verbo Speak sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Verbo Speak holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time’s Up! has 444 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Time’s Up! ships an update every 6 weeks, Verbo Speak monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time’s Up! | Verbo Speak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbo-speak/id6757166153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **444** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [Marlon Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864987693) |

## What reviewers say

### Time’s Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to track time with visually appealing countdowns. It's perfect for managing tasks, study sessions, or bedtime routines for both children and adults. Choose from unique visual styles or traditional clocks, and customize alerts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown styles (Reveal, Pixelate, Puzzle), Customizable alert sounds and colors, iCloud timer syncing across devices, Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Guided Access for child lock, AirPlay and tvOS support for TV display, Minute-by-minute audio updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time’s Up! Unlimited | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with time blindness
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Customizable timer settings
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and autism
- 👍 Great for classrooms and kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Paywall after limited free usage
- 🔒 Lack of flexibility in timer settings
- 🔒 Cannot move timer window freely

**Reported bugs**

- Hotkey functionality broken after update
- Timer not working after app update
- No sound at the end of timer

**Requested features**

- Allow longer timer durations
- Add ability to set multiple timers
- Improve customization options
- Provide more sound/alert options
- Add child-proof timer lock feature


### Verbo Speak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbo-speak/id6757166153)

This app provides an intuitive way for individuals with speech and communication challenges to express themselves. It allows users to build sentences by tapping icons or typing, with clear, natural voices speaking the messages aloud. Designed for home, school, and social settings, it fosters independence and confidence.

**Highlights:** Build sentences with icons or typing, Clear, natural text-to-speech, Offline communication support, Customizable words and phrases, Supports diverse communication needs, Personalization for caregivers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| All Core Features Monthly License | $5.99 | per month |
| Ai Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| All Core Features & All AI features | $20.99 | per month |
| All Core Features Yearly License | $59.99 | per year |
| Core Features Permanent Access | $249.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time’s Up! free?

Time’s Up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Verbo Speak free?

Verbo Speak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time’s Up! or Verbo Speak?

Verbo Speak is rated higher. Time’s Up! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 444 ratings, while Verbo Speak averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Time’s Up! or Verbo Speak have ads?

Neither Time’s Up! nor Verbo Speak shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time’s Up! or Verbo Speak?

Time’s Up! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Verbo Speak monthly. Most recently, Time’s Up! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Verbo Speak on October 10, 2026.

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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.*