Talking Timer vs SpeakMemoChime
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.
SpeakMemoChime
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Hear your reminders—even on the lock screen. Plays spoken notifications in the background with an optional bell, flexible repeats, and iCloud sync (Premium). Description SpeakMemoChime reads your reminders out loud with natural voices and a gentle bell, so you never miss what matters. Create a memo, pick a time, and your iPhone will play a spoken notification—even when the screen is locked. Why you’ll love it • Spoken alerts in the background via notifications • Optional bell you can turn on/off per reminder • Natural voices: iOS system voices + on-device VOICEVOX • Flexible repeats: Daily, Weekdays, Every N days, Specific weekdays, Monthly (date or “nth weekday”), Yearly • Preview before saving • Clean, focused design Premium (optional) • Remove all ads • Unlock all repeat options • Additional character voices • iCloud Sync to keep reminders in step across devices Privacy Speech synthesis is performed on device. Your reminders stay private. Support site https://adolfoi.info/ Contact us https://adolfoi.info/support/ Terms of use https://adolfoi.info/page_id501/ Privacy Policy https://adolfoi.info/page_id197/ Credits (Screenshot) VOICEVOX Illustrator: Ahiru Sakamoto
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SpeakMemoChime at Free against Talking Timer's $1.99. Talking Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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
SpeakMemoChime is free to download; Talking Timer costs $1.99 up front. SpeakMemoChime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Talking Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Talking Timer | SpeakMemoChime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 243 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masao Saeki | Mitsuhiro Hashimoto |
In-app purchases
Talking Timer
No in-app purchases
SpeakMemoChime
- Premium (Monthly)$0.491 Month
- Premium (Yearly)$5.991 Year
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