# Talk Time vs TalkingTime

The clearest difference is rating: TalkingTime at 4.6 against Talk Time's 3.7. TalkingTime also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 100 months) and ratings volume (309 vs 3). Talk Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkingTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Talk Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

TalkingTime holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalkingTime has 309 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Talk Time's written reviews are positive against 93% of TalkingTime's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Talk Time ships an update every 100 months, TalkingTime every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talk Time | TalkingTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-time/id369007691/reviews) | **[4.6 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **309** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 100 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PM-International AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/369007694) | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) |

## What reviewers say

### Talk Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-time/id369007691)

This utility helps manage speaking time on stage. Set your desired duration and receive visual and vibration alerts as your time nears its end. The interface changes color and sounds an alert when time is up, also indicating how much time has been exceeded.

**Highlights:** Set speaking duration, Visual alerts before time ends, Vibration alerts before time ends, Color change at time expiration, Auditory alert at time expiration, Tracks time overage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TalkingTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496)

This app announces the current time audibly at user-defined intervals, such as hourly, half-hourly, or quarter-hourly. It operates efficiently in the background after initial setup, conserving battery life. The app adheres to your phone's 12-hour or 24-hour time format.

**Highlights:** Audible time announcements, Hourly, half-hourly, quarter-hourly alerts, Set and forget operation, Battery efficient, Respects phone's time format

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro upgrade | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 🚀 Helps with time management
- 💡 Customizable announcements
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Keeps users on track

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional stability issues
- 🔊 Low volume of announcements
- 🔊 Limited voice options

**Reported bugs**

- Announcements not working after iOS updates
- Inconsistent behavior with music/audio playback

**Requested features**

- More frequent time announcements (e.g., every 10 minutes)
- Custom voice recording option
- Integration with calendar/scheduling apps
- Separate volume control for announcements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talk Time free?

Talk Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TalkingTime free?

TalkingTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talk Time or TalkingTime?

TalkingTime is rated higher. Talk Time averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TalkingTime averages 4.6 from 309 ratings.

### Do Talk Time or TalkingTime have ads?

Neither Talk Time nor TalkingTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talk Time or TalkingTime?

Talk Time ships an update every 100 months, and TalkingTime every 6 weeks. Most recently, Talk Time was updated on September 29, 2026 and TalkingTime on October 15, 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.*