# Talk Time vs ToastBuster Timer

The clearest difference is rating: ToastBuster Timer at 5.0 against Talk Time's 3.7. ToastBuster Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 100 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). Talk Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToastBuster Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Talk Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

ToastBuster Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.

Talk Time ships an update every 100 months, ToastBuster Timer every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talk Time | ToastBuster Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-time/id369007691/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toastbuster-timer/id6502869722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 100 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PM-International AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/369007694) | [Tanin Rojanapiansatith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507780603) |

## 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


### ToastBuster Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toastbuster-timer/id6502869722)

This app is a dedicated timer for Toastmasters meetings, offering visual cues and customizable settings for various speaking roles. It allows for on-the-fly adjustments and provides a history of timed sessions, ensuring accurate timekeeping for speeches.

**Highlights:** Preset and custom role timers, Full-screen color alerts with buzzing, Background timer with Live Activity, On-the-fly role switching, Time correction features, Speaker name tagging, Automatic session history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talk Time free?

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

### Is ToastBuster Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talk Time or ToastBuster Timer?

ToastBuster Timer is rated higher. Talk Time averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ToastBuster Timer averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Talk Time or ToastBuster Timer have ads?

Neither Talk Time nor ToastBuster Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talk Time or ToastBuster Timer?

Talk Time ships an update every 100 months, and ToastBuster Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Talk Time was updated on September 29, 2026 and ToastBuster Timer on September 29, 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.*