Comparison

SpeakTimer vs VocalClock

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

Head to head
About

SpeakTimer

Features
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Speak Time It's a talking timer. It is an application that tells the time elapsed from the start in various situations such as walking, running, cycling, etc. by voice. It is a very convenient and unprecedented app that allows you to know the passage of time while watching and listening to your favorite videos. A variety of languages are supported. About 50 languages are supported. After downloading the app from the App Store, The first thing to do is set the language. When you launch the app for the first time, the language setting screen will be displayed. A list of languages from 50 countries around the world is displayed. You can select while scrolling the screen, but you can also narrow down the display to only the language. Tap the "Search" icon on the upper left. Only the language is displayed in the list. To return to the previous screen, tap the "Cancel" icon on the upper left. When you select a language, you can select male, female, and voice quality for each language. Neural -> Standard -> WaveNet will improve the quality, There is no problem if it is possible to select as you like. Confirm the voice to be used by tapping the "Save" icon on the upper right. When you tap this "Save" icon, the app's initial setup will be processed. Depending on the model you are using, you may have to wait for 1-2 minutes. A confirmation dialog will be displayed, so please select "Yes". When the initial settings are completed, the screen returns to the start screen. Also, the opening video on YouTube will be played at this time. The default setting for audio output is It is set every 15 seconds and every 10 minutes. To use timer processing, tap the "START" icon to start, Tap the "STOP" icon to finish. At this time, if a YouTube video is playing, audio is given priority. The video is paused during this time. About app functions 1.Regarding audio language settings ※Setting method Tap the "LANGUAGE" icon Transition to the language setting screen, which is the initial operation screen of the application.   You can also select a language from the displayed list, You can also select the display language by tapping the "SEARCH" icon.    When you select the language, a demo voice will play, so Choose your favorite language. 2. Setting the voice generation time ※Setting method Tap the "TIME" icon. Moves to the screen for setting the sound generation time.   Please select the time displayed. Seconds are displayed from 1 second to 59 seconds and can be selected. The notation is from 01s to 59s.   The minute is displayed from 1 minute to 59 minutes and can be selected. The notation is from 01m to 59m. The hour is displayed from 1 hour to 23 hours and can be selected. The notation is from 01h to 23h. *Notes If you set a long sound with short intervals, the set sound may disappear. 3. About timer usage history The usage history of the timer is displayed. 4. How to display YouTube videos ※Method of operation Tap the "MOVIE" icon. Enter the VideoID part displayed in "Share" on YouTube. https://youtu.be/***** VideoID is the part indicated by *** in the upper line. There are two input lines, the upper line is for inputting VideoID, and the lower line is for comment input. It will be convenient later if you enter a brief description of the video in the comment field. Enter VideoiD using alphanumeric characters. Please enter uppercase and lowercase letters correctly. It is started with the "Play" button and paused with "STOP". Also, the VideoID and comment entered by tapping the "Play" button are saved in the list.

About

VocalClock

This app announces the time aloud at custom intervals, even when your screen is locked. It helps you stay focused by providing passive time awareness without interrupting your current task or app.

Highlights
  • Announces time at custom intervals
  • Runs in the background with screen locked
  • Adjustable announcement frequency
  • Customizable phrases before time announcement
  • Smart scheduling for specific days/times
  • Natural-sounding Siri voices
Features
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Stop checking your phone just to see the time. VocalClock announces the time aloud at any interval you choose, and keeps working even when your screen is locked. Stay focused, stay present, and let time come to you. STAY IN FLOW Lock your phone. Play music. Switch apps. VocalClock runs in the background and speaks the time without interrupting what you're doing. No more breaking concentration just to glance at the clock. ANY INTERVAL YOU NEED Set announcements from seconds to hours: • Every 30 seconds for precision timing • Every 5 minutes during workouts • Every hour while working • Any custom interval that fits your routine SPEAK IT YOUR WAY • Add a custom phrase before the time • Hear just the time if you prefer • Enable seconds for exact precision • Choose from natural-sounding Siri voices SMART SCHEDULING You don’t need announcements all day. VocalClock speaks only when you want it to: • Choose specific days of the week • Set active start and end times • Delay the start for future sessions DESIGNED FOR • Workouts and interval training • Cooking and task timing • Deep work and productivity • Meditation and mindfulness • Presentations and speaking practice • Anyone who wants passive awareness of time Simple. Reliable. Built to just work. Questions? Email us at: vocalclock.app@gmail.com

Screenshots

SpeakTimer4 screens
VocalClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VocalClock at none against SpeakTimer's shown. SpeakTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SpeakTimer versus VocalClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakTimerVocalClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamSystemKhuyen Duong

In-app purchases

None

SpeakTimer

No in-app purchases

None

VocalClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpeakTimer free?
SpeakTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VocalClock free?
VocalClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpeakTimer or VocalClock have ads?
SpeakTimer shows ads; VocalClock does not.

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