Comparison

Talking Timer vs WorkoutTimer/Counter

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

Head to head
About

Talking Timer

This utility app provides spoken alerts for multiple timers, even when running in the background. Customize each timer with a unique name and message, and choose from various alert modes. Save your favorite timer configurations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Six independent timers
  • Custom voice message per timer
  • Multiple alert modes (Normal, Repeat, Alarm)
  • Timer presets for saving settings
  • Background operation with sound
  • Available in 14 languages
Features
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Talking Timer announces the end of your timer with a real voice — even in the background. Set up to six timers at once, each with its own name and a custom message read aloud when it finishes. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and multitasking. Features • Six independent timers • Custom voice message per timer • Three modes: Normal (rings once), Repeat (auto-repeat), Alarm (rings until stopped) • Presets to save and reuse your favorite settings • Five theme colors • Works in the background with sound • Available in 14 languages with natural voices No accounts, no clutter — just clear spoken reminders when you need them.

About

WorkoutTimer/Counter

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It is an application that provides a count/timer function for training. It was developed to help you concentrate on training because it is annoying to count the number of times you do muscle training. In addition, you can set the time it takes for one movement, and you can freely apply the load to your partner (muscle). ■ Functions - Counter: Tells you how many times you have left. (You can set the time for each action) Examples of use: weight training, squats, etc. - Timer: Tells you how much time is left. Usage examples: trunk training, planks, etc. - Workout creation: You can create your own effective workout by combining counters and timers. We will continue to develop with the aim of making the app more useful for training. If you have any questions, we would appreciate it if you could give us feedback through the app.

Screenshots

Talking Timer4 screens
WorkoutTimer/Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WorkoutTimer/Counter at Free against Talking Timer's $1.99. Talking Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

WorkoutTimer/Counter is free to download; Talking Timer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Timer ships an update every 5 days, WorkoutTimer/Counter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Talking Timer versus WorkoutTimer/Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking TimerWorkoutTimer/Counter
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMasao Saekiyukio nagatomo

In-app purchases

None

Talking Timer

No in-app purchases

None

WorkoutTimer/Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talking Timer free?
Talking Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WorkoutTimer/Counter free?
WorkoutTimer/Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talking Timer or WorkoutTimer/Counter have ads?
WorkoutTimer/Counter shows ads; Talking Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Talking Timer or WorkoutTimer/Counter?
Talking Timer ships an update every 5 days, and WorkoutTimer/Counter every 6 weeks. Most recently, Talking Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and WorkoutTimer/Counter on September 7, 2026.

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