SpeakClock vs Talking Timers
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.
Talking Timers
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[Hands-Free Voice Timer – No Need to Look at the Screen!] Do you constantly check your phone screen during workouts, cooking, or studying? Talking Timers is a multi-timer that reads out loud every step of your routine. Keep your eyes and hands focused entirely on your tasks while listening to clear voice guidance. ■ Why Talking Timers? - Voice Guidance (TTS): Speaks out every phase like "Step 1 start," or "30 seconds remaining." - Multi-Timer: Run multiple independent timers concurrently. - Interval & Steps: Customize routines by adding multiple sequential steps inside a single timer. - Vibration Alert: Stay on track even in noisy environments with customizable vibration settings. - Easy Management: Save your custom timers by name and load them anytime instantly. ■ Highly Recommended For: - Home Workouts & Pilates: Follow routines like "1-min Squat, 30-sec Rest" completely hands-free. - Cooking & Baking: Know the next recipe step through voice even with messy hands. - Studying & Focus: Systematically manage Pomodoro sessions or subject time limits. - Presentation Practice: Check speech timeline step-by-step to stay on track. ■ Note Depending on system settings, voice alerts may be restricted when the app is closed or the screen is off. We recommend keeping the screen on or disabling battery optimization for best performance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpeakClock at none against Talking Timers's 1. SpeakClock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). Talking Timers's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Talking Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpeakClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
SpeakClock ships an update every 2 days, Talking Timers every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpeakClock | Talking Timers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MANABU IKEUCHI | SnowdropSoft |
In-app purchases
SpeakClock
No in-app purchases
Talking Timers
- Remove Limits$3.99
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