# Time’s Up! vs Talking Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talking Timer at none against Time’s Up!'s 1. Talking Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Time’s Up!'s advantage is ratings volume (444 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time’s Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Talking Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Talking Timer 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, Talking Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time’s Up! | Talking Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/talking-timer-counts-aloud/id6772765210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **444** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [Arun D](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772765212) |

## 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


### Talking Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timer-counts-aloud/id6772765210)

This utility app provides a countdown and count-up timer that audibly announces the time. It's ideal for activities like workouts, meditation, or games where you need to stay focused without constant screen checking. Features include repeat modes and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count-up modes, Audible time announcements, Repeat counting for intervals, Start and repeat delay options, Customizable font size and color, Dark and light themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time’s Up! free?

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

### Is Talking Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time’s Up! or Talking Timer?

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

### Do Time’s Up! or Talking Timer have ads?

Neither Time’s Up! nor Talking Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time’s Up! or Talking Timer?

Time’s Up! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Talking Timer daily. Most recently, Time’s Up! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Talking Timer on October 31, 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.*