Talking Timer vs KnocQnow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
KnocQnow
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--- This app is currently in beta. Some features will be unlocked in the future. Stay tuned! --- In typical social media and messaging apps, you need to think about your message, type it out, and revise it before sending it. However, while busy, there are many situations where you need to share your location quickly, send messages in the morning or at night, or reach out during a short break at work. Additionally, sending messages to multiple friends simultaneously can be cumbersome, whether it’s creating a group or copying and pasting messages. With KnocQnow, you can select a pre-written message and send it to your friends instantly with just one button. Plus, we’ve added features to automatically send messages at specific times and easily retrieve past messages. This saves you time and allows you to focus more on your real-life interactions. Enjoy smoother and more enjoyable communication with your friends!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: KnocQnow at Free against Talking Timer's $1.99. Talking Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On ads, 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
KnocQnow is free to download; Talking Timer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Talking Timer ships an update every 5 days, KnocQnow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Talking Timer | KnocQnow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masao Saeki | Satoshi Minami |
In-app purchases
Talking Timer
No in-app purchases
KnocQnow
No in-app purchases









