# iSoundex vs Voice Over Timer

The clearest difference is price: Voice Over Timer at Free against iSoundex's $0.99. Voice Over Timer also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 72 months). iSoundex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Voice Over Timer is free to download; iSoundex costs $0.99 up front. Voice Over Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iSoundex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Voice Over Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Over Timer has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of iSoundex's written reviews are positive against 56% of Voice Over Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iSoundex ships an update every 72 months, Voice Over Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSoundex | Voice Over Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoundex/id306101493/reviews) | **[3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-timer/id645775661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Cat Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/301047032) | [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340) |

## What reviewers say

### iSoundex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isoundex/id306101493)

Generate American and Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex codes instantly. Simply input a name to receive its phonetic representation, ideal for genealogical research.

**Highlights:** American Soundex code generation, Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex code generation, Quick name input, Instant code display, Genealogy tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Voice Over Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-timer/id645775661)

This app provides spoken announcements of remaining time, even when running in the background or with music playing. A widget allows for quick time checks, making it ideal for situations where screen visibility is limited.

**Highlights:** Spoken time announcements, Background operation, Music playback compatibility, Widget for time checks, Multiple voice options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSoundex free?

iSoundex costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Voice Over Timer free?

Voice Over Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iSoundex or Voice Over Timer?

Voice Over Timer is rated higher. iSoundex averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Voice Over Timer averages 3.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do iSoundex or Voice Over Timer have ads?

Voice Over Timer shows ads; iSoundex does not.

### Which is updated more often, iSoundex or Voice Over Timer?

iSoundex ships an update every 72 months, and Voice Over Timer every 3 months. Most recently, iSoundex was updated on October 31, 2026 and Voice Over Timer on November 11, 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.*