Comparison

Time Timer vs Articulation Station Hive

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

Head to head
About

Time Timer

This app provides a visual representation of time passing, making it easier to manage tasks and routines. It's designed to be inclusive and flexible for various needs, from educational settings to personal productivity.

Highlights
  • Iconic visual timer with disappearing disk
  • Inclusive design for various needs
  • Flexible routine creation and sequencing
  • Multiple timers and preset options
  • Customizable sound, vibration, and color
Features
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Feel time move. Stay on track. Stress less. From the makers of the original red disk timer, the Time Timer® App transforms the powerful visual tool trusted by families, teachers, therapists, and productivity pros for over 30 years into a fully customizable experience on your device. Whether you’re helping students build focus, supporting kids through daily routines, or simply managing your own tasks without overwhelm—Time Timer makes time feel more tangible and manageable. What Makes Time Timer Different? Iconic Visual Timer Watch time disappear as the disk gets smaller—a simple, intuitive way to feel time passing, not just track it. Inclusive by Design Trusted by people with ADHD, Autism, executive function challenges, or just a busy brain. Invented by a mom for her child, Time Timer has supported users of all abilities for decades. Flexible for Every Routine Use it once or build structured sequences. Create presets for daily habits. Run multiple timers at once. Make routines visual and calm transitions. Trusted in Schools, Homes & Workplaces From kindergarten classrooms to therapy sessions to boardrooms, Time Timer helps reduce resistance, improve focus, and make time awareness easier for everyone. Free Features Include: Create up to 3 timers Run multiple timers at once Use the original 60-minute red disk — or choose any duration Adjust sound, vibration, and color with limited options Premium Features Unlock Even More: Unlimited customization Build routines with timer sequencing (morning checklists, therapy steps, work sprints) Organize timers with Groups Sync across mobile and desktop devices Quick Set +/- buttons for fast adjustments Customize disk size and detail level Use Time Timer For: Morning and bedtime routines Homework and study blocks Transitions between tasks Work sprints and focus sessions Therapy, coaching, or classroom support Daily life skills for kids, teens, and adults Why It Works Time Timer® transforms time from something abstract and invisible into something your eyes can track and your brain can trust. That’s why it’s backed by research, loved by educators, and recommended by occupational therapists worldwide. Created for real life. Trusted for decades. Download Time Timer today and feel the difference.

About

Articulation Station Hive

This app provides speech-language pathologists and learners of all ages with a comprehensive suite of tools and activities to improve articulation. It offers a wide range of practice options, from isolation to conversation, with customizable features and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • 17 engaging articulation activities
  • Customizable practice for individual learners
  • Progress tracking and session summaries
  • Group sessions for up to 6 learners (Pro tier)
  • Variety of cueing methods (hand, picture, letter)
  • Story and conversation practice modules
Features
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Articulation Station Hive is the most comprehensive speech therapy app on the App Store, giving Speech-Language Pathologists tools and activities to help learners of all ages speak more clearly. Target consonants and vowels across 17 engaging activities—from isolation through conversation. Whether you’re targeting a single sound, multiple sounds, phonological patterns, complex word shapes, or carryover into conversation, Articulation Station Hive makes it easy to customize practice for each learner. ARTICULATION STATION HIVE OFFERS: ISOLATION ACTIVITIES: - Hand Cues provide a video model with a hand cue for each sound. - Picture Cues offer fun animated illustrations for each sound. - Letter Cues pair the letter with the sound in a playful way. SYLLABLE ACTIVITIES: - Syllable Sliders let learners slide two sounds together to make a word. - Syllable Spinners create one-, two-, and three-syllable combinations. WORD ACTIVITIES: - Contrast Pairs support minimal pairs, maximal pairs, and multiple oppositions for phonological intervention. - Flashcards provide repetition. - Matching Games offer three levels of practice. PHRASE ACTIVITIES: - Rotating Phrases combine lead words and target words into two-word combinations. - Unique Phrases provide three-word descriptive phrases for addressing speech and language goals. SENTENCE ACTIVITIES: - Fixed Rotating Sentences provide repeated practice within predictable carrier sentences. - Mixed Rotating Sentences generate varied sentences by combining pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and target words. - Unique Sentences provide longer, more complex speech practice. STORY ACTIVITIES: - Level 1 Stories are short, rhyming, and sometimes repetitive stories paired with picture prompts. - Level 2 Stories provide longer stories with richer vocabulary and more opportunities to practice target sounds. CONVERSATION ACTIVITIES: - Conversation Scenes encourage spontaneous speech with interactive scenes and the ability to record, save, and score speech samples. - Conversation Questions offer four question types for conversation and carryover. WORD LISTS: - Create and save custom Word Lists tailored to each learner. - Combine targets from multiple Sound Programs or search for words across the app. - Explore Speech and Language lists for multisyllabic words, complex consonant clusters, vocabulary, phonological awareness, and more. - Add custom words and images for personalized practice. - Use your lists in word, phrase, and sentence activities. ADDITIONAL TOOLS & RESOURCES: - Customize Sound Programs with Suggested Words, syllable selection, and word shape filtering. - Target phonological processes with word-level practice and contrast pairs. - Work with up to 6 learners at once with Group Sessions. *Pro tier only. - Personalize sessions with seasonal, holiday, just-for-fun, and colored themes. *Illustrated themes are iPad only. TRACK PROGRESS: - Track performance across targeted sounds with session summaries and progress graphs. - Review correct, approximate, and incorrect responses. - Add notes, listen to recordings, and repeat previous sessions. - Share progress and session notes with parents or adult learners. LITTLE BEE HIVE MEMBERSHIP: Articulation Station Hive is included with the Little Bee Hive membership. Pro members receive access to both Articulation Station Hive and Articulation Test Center Hive. Already a Little Bee Hive member? Simply download Articulation Station Hive and sign in with your existing account. SUBSCRIPTION, PRICING & TERMS: Articulation Station Hive offers a 14-day free trial with unlimited access to both Articulation Station Hive and Articulation Test Center Hive. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at the end of the 14-day trial. Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off at any time.

Screenshots

Time Timer4 screens
Articulation Station Hive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Time Timer at 15K against Articulation Station Hive's 689. Time Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Time Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per year and Articulation Station Hive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Time Timer against 4.6 for Articulation Station Hive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Timer has 15K ratings behind it against 689, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 63% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Articulation Station Hive monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Time Timer versus Articulation Station Hive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime TimerArticulation Station Hive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings) — better4.6 (689 ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews63.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better689
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB737 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTime Timer LLCLittle Bee Speech

Customer experience

Time Timer

All ratings14,552 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral13.9%
Negative23.1%

Articulation Station Hive

All ratings688 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral10.2%
Negative26.9%

User reviews

Time Timer

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for ADHD and autism
  • 🚀 Great visual timer
  • 👍 Customizable timers
  • 👍 Useful for presentations and meetings
  • 👍 Indispensable for organization and time management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable sound/vibration alerts
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when phone is locked or app is minimized
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔋 Screen turns off during timer
  • 👎 Subscription model for some features

Articulation Station Hive

From 689 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Comprehensive articulation app
  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 💡 Great variety of activities
  • 👍 Engaging for students
  • 👍 Helpful for SLPs and parents

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes or bugs
  • 🔒 Difficulty transferring previous purchases
  • 💰 Unaffordable for some SLPs and parents

Bugs and requests

Time Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • No timers show up in app
  • Timer stops working when phone is locked
  • Inconsistent dark mode implementation
  • Vibration doesn't work as expected

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add Apple Watch complication
  • Allow rearranging of timers
  • Ability to continue timer after time is up
  • Option to change timer color and background
  • Lock timer settings on Apple Watch
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  • Add percentage countdown option
  • Integrate current time into app

Articulation Station Hive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login/sign-up issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Data loss or inability to access previous sessions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more words and vocabulary
  • Include British accent options
  • Allow one-time purchase option
  • Improve navigation and flow
  • Add more games and interactive activities

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Time Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock all Time Timer features$9.951 Year
4 purchases

Articulation Station Hive

Subscriptions4
  • Hive Parent (Monthly)14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Hive Pro (Monthly)14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Hive Parent (Yearly)14 Days trial$83.991 Year
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  • Hive Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Time Timer free?
Time Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Articulation Station Hive free?
Articulation Station Hive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Timer or Articulation Station Hive?
Time Timer is rated higher. Time Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Articulation Station Hive averages 4.6 from 689 ratings.
Do Time Timer or Articulation Station Hive have ads?
Neither Time Timer nor Articulation Station Hive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Timer or Articulation Station Hive?
Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Articulation Station Hive monthly. Most recently, Time Timer was updated on November 15, 2026 and Articulation Station Hive on November 14, 2026.

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