# Time Timer vs Articulation Station Hive

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Time Timer at 15K against Articulation Station Hive's 552. 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.

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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Time Timer against 4.5 for Articulation Station Hive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Timer has 15K ratings behind it against 552, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 63% positive.

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Articulation Station Hive monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Timer | Articulation Station Hive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-timer/id332520417/reviews)** | [4.5 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/articulation-station-hive/id1485607474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 552 |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 638 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Time Timer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332520420) | [Little Bee Speech](https://appshunter.io/developer/467415885) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-timer/id332520417)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Time Timer features | $9.95 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Articulation Station Hive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/articulation-station-hive/id1485607474)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools and activities designed to improve speech clarity for learners of all ages. It offers a wide range of exercises targeting consonants and vowels from isolation to conversation levels, with features for tracking progress and sharing results.

**Highlights:** 17 targeted speech activities, Isolation, syllable, word, phrase, sentence, story, and conversation levels, Visual and auditory cues, Minimal pairs and phonological process practice, Custom word and image support, Progress tracking and recording, Group session support (Pro tier)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hive Parent (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Hive Pro (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Hive Parent (Yearly) | $83.99 | per year |
| Hive Pro (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 4.5 from 552 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 October 15, 2026 and Articulation Station Hive on October 12, 2026.

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