# Stopwatch + reading out loud vs Talking Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Talking Timer at daily against Stopwatch + reading out loud's every 23 months. Stopwatch + reading out loud's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stopwatch + reading out loud against 5.0 for Talking Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch + reading out loud has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stopwatch + reading out loud ships an update every 23 months, Talking Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch + reading out loud | Talking Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timer-counts-aloud/id6772765210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YUTAKA KENJO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070080613) | [Arun D](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772765212) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch + reading out loud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045)

This utility app offers a versatile stopwatch with lap timing, split measurements, and the ability to create multiple simultaneous stopwatches. It features an audible readout function for measured times and automatic data saving with calendar and chart views for progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous stopwatches, Lap and split time measurement, Audible readout of measured times, Automatic data saving with calendar/chart views, Screen orientation lock, Countdown timer before start, Customizable button sounds and vibrations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Talking Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timer-counts-aloud/id6772765210)

This utility app provides a countdown and count-up timer that audibly announces the time. It's ideal for activities like workouts, meditation, or games where you need to stay focused without constant screen checking. Features include repeat modes and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count-up modes, Audible time announcements, Repeat counting for intervals, Start and repeat delay options, Customizable font size and color, Dark and light themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch + reading out loud free?

Stopwatch + reading out loud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Talking Timer free?

Talking Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch + reading out loud or Talking Timer?

Talking Timer is rated higher. Stopwatch + reading out loud averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Talking Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch + reading out loud or Talking Timer have ads?

Neither Stopwatch + reading out loud nor Talking Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch + reading out loud or Talking Timer?

Stopwatch + reading out loud ships an update every 23 months, and Talking Timer daily. Most recently, Stopwatch + reading out loud was updated on October 27, 2026 and Talking Timer on October 31, 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.*