Comparison

SpeakClock vs TapTrace

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SpeakClock

Features
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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.

About

TapTrace

Features
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Capture what matters, remember it at the right time, and keep an organized history of the things that happen again—all in one place. TapTrace brings notes, reminders, lists, and repeatable event tracking together in one simple, organized app. Notes With More Possibilities Create rich-text notes with headings, bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and lists. Organize them into folders and attach images, PDFs, text documents, audio files, and voice notes. Protect selected notes with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Authentication is also required before a locked note can be deleted. Quick Recording Press and hold the Quick Recording button to capture a thought immediately, then release to save. On supported devices, you can also start or stop recording from the Lock Screen, Control Center, or the Action button. Reminders That Fit Your Schedule Set one-time or repeating reminders and optionally receive an additional notification 5 to 30 minutes beforehand. Reminders are ordered so the next one due appears first, and one-time reminders are clearly marked after completion. Lists And Collaboration Create lists with pending and completed items, plus an optional notification at a chosen date and time. Send an independent copy without requiring iCloud, or use iCloud Drive to collaborate with other people. You can manage access, stop sharing, or leave a collaborative list. Track Repeatable Events For something that may happen more than once, tap “Log Now” whenever it occurs. TapTrace keeps a complete date-and-time history and places the most recently active trackers first. Set an expected date or ask TapTrace to notify you after a chosen number of days from the latest occurrence. If you do not log it again, notifications can repeat every two hours for up to 48 hours. Choose which trackers appear in the widget and log a new occurrence without opening the app. Share From Other Apps Share text to TapTrace to create a new note quickly. Images, videos, audio files, and compatible documents can be added to an existing note from the iOS share sheet. Privacy And Sync No account is required, and the developer does not collect your data. Optional iCloud Drive sync is off by default and can be enabled whenever you need it. You can also remove synchronized data from iCloud without deleting the local copy on your device. A clear layout, support for larger text, Dark Mode, and thoughtful VoiceOver behavior make TapTrace comfortable for more people to use. Available in English, Greek, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.

Screenshots

SpeakClock4 screens
TapTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SpeakClock at Free against TapTrace's $3.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SpeakClock is free to download; TapTrace costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SpeakClock versus TapTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakClockTapTrace
PriceFree — better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMANABU IKEUCHIStelios Platsis

In-app purchases

None

SpeakClock

No in-app purchases

None

TapTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpeakClock free?
SpeakClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapTrace free?
TapTrace costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpeakClock or TapTrace have ads?
Neither SpeakClock nor TapTrace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeakClock or TapTrace?
SpeakClock ships an update every 2 days, and TapTrace every 2 days. Most recently, SpeakClock was updated on November 7, 2026 and TapTrace on November 10, 2026.

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