Comparison

BirdClock vs Talking Clock

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

Head to head
About

BirdClock

This analog clock app uses bird sounds to tell the time. Customize your time signals with 19 different bird voices and enjoy ambient forest sounds. Bring the tranquility of nature into your space.

Highlights
  • Analog clock display
  • Bird voice time announcements
  • 19 types of bird voices
  • Customizable time signals
  • Ambient forest sounds
  • Chorus of birds
Features
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BirdClock is an analog clock application that tells you time using voice of birds. This application contains 19 kinds of voices of birds and you can customize time signals as you like. And you can enjoy chorus of birds and sound of stream while this application is running. Please enjoy the sounds of forest in your room.

About

Talking Clock

This app announces the current time at user-defined intervals, allowing you to stay informed hands-free. It offers customizable voice announcements, multiple clock faces, and silent hours for uninterrupted periods. The app is designed for users who need to track time without constantly checking their device.

Highlights
  • Voice time announcements
  • Customizable intervals
  • Multiple clock faces
  • Silent hours setting
  • Works with audio apps
  • Multiple languages
  • Background operation
Features
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Talking Clock announces the current time on a schedule you set — so you always know the hour without pulling out your phone, glancing at a watch, or losing focus. Whether you're cooking, driving, exercising, working from home, meditating, or just in the zone, Talking Clock reads the time aloud at the interval you choose. Set it once and forget it. FEATURES Voice time announcements Clear, natural time readings at intervals you pick — every 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. Beautiful clock faces Choose from multiple analog and digital designs, including Old Clock, Milky Way, Minimalist, Timeless Treasure, Coder, and Royal Rome. Silent hours Set a quiet window (for example, 10 PM to 7 AM) and Talking Clock stays silent while you sleep, meet, or focus. Works alongside your music Listening to Spotify, YouTube, a podcast, or an audiobook? Talking Clock gently lowers the volume for a moment, speaks the time, then lets your audio return to full volume. Multiple languages English, Hindi, Spanish, and French, with a choice of male or female voices. 12-hour and 24-hour modes Pick whichever you prefer. Background operation Keeps announcing even when your screen is locked or you're using another app. GREAT FOR Cooks who need timing cues without reaching for a phone with messy hands Drivers who want a quick time check without taking their eyes off the road Runners, cyclists, and gym-goers pacing a workout Remote workers tracking time in deep focus People with vision challenges who'd rather hear the time than read it Parents narrating the day to young kids Anyone who just likes knowing what time it is without looking WHY TALKING CLOCK Most clock apps assume you'll look at them. Talking Clock is built for the moments when you can't — or don't want to. It's a calm, dependable voice in the background, shaped around your routine instead of interrupting it. No ads. No sign-up. No tracking. Just a clock that talks. Questions, feedback, or feature ideas? We read every message. Privacy Policy: https://ulteridon.github.io/privacy-poilicies/policy.html?file=talkingClock_privacy_policy.md Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BirdClock4 screens
Talking Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Talking Clock at Free against BirdClock's $0.99. Talking Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). BirdClock's advantage is rating (1.8 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (41% vs 0%). On ads 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

Talking Clock is free to download; BirdClock costs $0.99 up front. Talking Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. BirdClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BirdClock holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BirdClock has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of BirdClock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Talking Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BirdClock ships an update every 14 months, Talking Clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
BirdClock versus Talking Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirdClockTalking Clock
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.8 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTahito AokiAkash Sinha

Customer experience

BirdClock

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral13.5%
Negative45.9%

Talking Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

BirdClock

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Talking Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Talking Clock Plus Monthly$1.291 Month
  • Talking Clock Plus Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Talking Clock Plus Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is BirdClock free?
BirdClock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Talking Clock free?
Talking Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BirdClock or Talking Clock?
BirdClock is rated higher. BirdClock averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Talking Clock averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BirdClock or Talking Clock have ads?
Neither BirdClock nor Talking Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BirdClock or Talking Clock?
BirdClock ships an update every 14 months, and Talking Clock every 2 months. Most recently, BirdClock was updated on October 18, 2026 and Talking Clock on October 8, 2026.

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