Comparison

TalkingClock vs Sounds Effects by Whatsticker

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

Head to head
About

TalkingClock

This app functions as a talking clock, offering various voices and languages. Users can hear the current time by shaking their device or type in custom messages for it to speak.

Highlights
  • Speaks current time
  • Customizable voices
  • Multiple languages
  • Shake to hear time
  • Type custom messages
Features
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Talking Clock makes it easy to hear the time whenever you need it. With a clean, simple interface, the app speaks the current time aloud on demand, supports shake-to-speak, and lets you choose your preferred voice and 12- or 24-hour time format. Set a spoken hourly chime, schedule an alarm, and use quiet hours to keep announcements silent when you do not want interruptions. Whether you are getting ready, working, cooking, exercising, or just keeping your phone nearby, Talking Clock gives you a hands-free way to stay aware of the time.

About

Sounds Effects by Whatsticker

Access over 600 funny sounds and memes, and create your own viral content with a powerful meme creator. Share audio clips, video memes, and customize your creations with various effects. Perfect for pranks, chats, and keeping friends entertained.

Highlights
  • 600+ premium sounds library
  • Viral and trending memes collection
  • Meme creator from videos and audio
  • Sound and meme customization effects
  • Instant sharing of sounds and memes
  • Categories and search for easy navigation
Features
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Ready to have fun with your friends, laugh out loud, and get creative? With Sounds Effects by Whatsticker, you’ll get access to over 600 funny sounds and memes, plus a powerful meme creator that lets you make and share your own viral content — all in one app. Drop the perfect sound at just the right moment or create your next meme masterpiece. This app has everything you need to stand out, have fun, and keep your friends laughing. Soundboard & Meme Soundboard Features: - An extensive and ever-growing library of 600+ premium sounds - A collection of many viral and trending memes - Save your favorites so you’re always ready to prank - Customize sounds and memes with loop mode, timer, speed, pitch, distortion, and reverb effects - Share sounds and memes instantly with your friends as video or audio to add humor to your chats and messages. - Change icon sizes to personalize the layout - Navigate effortlessly with categories and search to always find the right thing at the right time - Child-safe settings with optional password protection Meme Creator Tool: - Make your own memes from: a. Videos in your phone’s library b. Freshly recorded videos c. Custom audio clips - Add text, emojis, stickers, and images on top to make your meme truly unique - Full creative control, whether you're working with video or just audio - Save and revisit your creations in the “My Creations” section - Perfect for sharing laughs, inside jokes, or trending content Whether you're a meme lover, content creator, or just someone who loves a good laugh, this app is your new creative playground. But it doesn’t stop there: Sounds Effects by Whatsticker comes bundled with Whatsticker to double the fun! This means you can create your memes using stickers directly from Whatsticker. Both the memes in Sounds Effects and the stickers in Whatsticker are crafted by the same creators, so that your experience remains cohesive and entertaining. Perfect for sharing laughs with friends, whether through photos, audio clips, or video memes! Download Sounds Effects by Whatsticker now and get ready to make everyone laugh! Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly or yearly - Free trial: only on selected subscriptions - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms & Conditions: http://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/iOS-Sounds-Effects-Terms-Conditions-199cf6557a0880eaa3d0f85cdb43ac86 Privacy Policy: https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/iOS-Sounds-Effects-Privacy-Policy-199cf6557a0880bda676f96dba47edf6 FAQ: https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/iOS-Subscription-info-199cf6557a088020ab8dd5fa8897c673?pvs=4 If you have any questions, please contact us at help@whatsticker.app

Screenshots

TalkingClock2 screens
Sounds Effects by Whatsticker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TalkingClock at none against Sounds Effects by Whatsticker's 7. TalkingClock also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). Sounds Effects by Whatsticker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 37 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 28%). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Sounds Effects by Whatsticker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. TalkingClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TalkingClock against 4.6 for Sounds Effects by Whatsticker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sounds Effects by Whatsticker has 10K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of TalkingClock's written reviews are positive against 54% of Sounds Effects by Whatsticker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalkingClock ships an update every 37 months, Sounds Effects by Whatsticker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TalkingClock versus Sounds Effects by Whatsticker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkingClockSounds Effects by Whatsticker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (146 ratings)4.6 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews54.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14610K — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB123 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSchimera Pty LtdWHATSTICKER APPS SRL

Customer experience

TalkingClock

All ratings146 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative50.0%

Sounds Effects by Whatsticker

All ratings10,375 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews266 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative36.8%

Bugs and requests

TalkingClock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sounds Effects by Whatsticker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sounds not playing when buttons are pressed
  • App crashing on launch
  • Favorites list not saving between sessions
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More sound options
  • Ability to rearrange sounds
  • Dark mode
  • Better organization of sounds

In-app purchases

None

TalkingClock

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Sounds Effects by Whatsticker

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Weekly premium$3.997 Days
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Weekly premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads and Unlock Buttons$1.99

Questions

Is TalkingClock free?
TalkingClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sounds Effects by Whatsticker free?
Sounds Effects by Whatsticker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TalkingClock or Sounds Effects by Whatsticker?
Sounds Effects by Whatsticker is rated higher. TalkingClock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Sounds Effects by Whatsticker averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.
Do TalkingClock or Sounds Effects by Whatsticker have ads?
Both TalkingClock and Sounds Effects by Whatsticker show ads.
Which is updated more often, TalkingClock or Sounds Effects by Whatsticker?
TalkingClock ships an update every 37 months, and Sounds Effects by Whatsticker every 4 months. Most recently, TalkingClock was updated on September 18, 2026 and Sounds Effects by Whatsticker on September 23, 2026.

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