# Talking Timer vs Apps Block

Talking Timer and Apps Block both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Talking Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Apps Block's. Talking Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). Apps Block's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Talking Timer against 5.0 for Apps Block. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Talking Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Apps Block's.

Talking Timer ships an update every 5 days, Apps Block every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Timer | Apps Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timer-voice-alerts/id1582848182/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-block-focus-mode/id6745417442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 28 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masao Saeki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435000955) | [KAZUNORI WAKAMATSU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721880240) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timer-voice-alerts/id1582848182)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Apps Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-block-focus-mode/id6745417442)

This app helps you concentrate on tasks like studying or working by blocking distracting applications and silencing their notifications. Set daily focus goals, track your progress, and use timers for dedicated work sessions to build better concentration habits.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Silence notifications, Set daily focus goals, Track blocking history, Start blocking with a timer

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Timer free?

Talking Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Apps Block free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talking Timer or Apps Block?

Talking Timer and Apps Block are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Talking Timer or Apps Block have ads?

Neither Talking Timer nor Apps Block shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Timer or Apps Block?

Talking Timer ships an update every 5 days, and Apps Block every 8 days. Most recently, Talking Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Apps Block on September 6, 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.*