SpeakClock vs Voice Widget Memo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpeakClock
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It is a very simple app, but it periodically announces the time via voice. You can check the time using the volume buttons without waking up fully or turning on the lights in the middle of the night. ・Continues to operate in the background or while the device is locked. ・Includes a pedometer function; periodically announces step count and distance along with the time. ・Includes an alarm function; can be used as a backup alarm clock. ・Integrates with your iPhone calendar to announce upcoming schedule details for the next 72 hours. ・Announces weather information for your selected location. ・Supports approximately 30 languages. ・Supports time zones for over 200 cities worldwide.
Voice Widget Memo
Record voice memos and place them on your home or lock screen for instant access. This app offers a simple, fast way to capture thoughts without typing, with multiple widget sizes available for both screens.
- Voice memo creation
- Home screen widgets
- Lock screen widgets (iOS 16+)
- Multiple widget sizes
- Fast launch
- Simple interface
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Just say it and it's noted. Take notes by speaking without touching your iPhone or iPad, and see them right on your Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. ◆ Types of memos For home screen: 3 sizes - large, medium, small For lock screen: 2 types - square and single-line ◆ How to add widgets [Home screen] 1. Long-press the home screen 2. Press the "+" button and search for "Voice Widget Memo" widget 3. Add the desired widget size - large, medium, or small Tapping the added widget will launch the app. Saving the memo will reflect on the widget. [Lock screen / Square widget] 1. Long-press the lock screen 2. Customize → Lock Screen 3. Tap the square area below the clock 4. Select and add the "Voice Widget Memo" widget [Lock screen / Single-line widget] 1. Long-press the lock screen 2. Customize → Lock Screen 3. Tap the narrow area above the clock 4. Select and add the "Voice Widget Memo" widget ◆ Features and characteristics * Easily create voice memos * Place memos on home screen or lock screen * Simple * Minimal features required * Fast launch * Just 5 memos - large, medium, small and two for the lock screen. Nothing to organize, nothing to search * Completely free with no additional charges Terms of Use: https://mozkzki.github.io/apps/koe_memo/terms_and_conditions/english Privacy Policy: https://mozkzki.github.io/apps/koe_memo/privacy_policy/english
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SpeakClock at none against Voice Widget Memo's shown. SpeakClock also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SpeakClock ships an update every 2 days, Voice Widget Memo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpeakClock | Voice Widget Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MANABU IKEUCHI | Yutaka Kato |
In-app purchases
SpeakClock
No in-app purchases
Voice Widget Memo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SpeakClock free?
Is Voice Widget Memo free?
Do SpeakClock or Voice Widget Memo have ads?
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