Comparison

TalkingClock vs KMPlayer

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

KMPlayer

A versatile media player that handles all high-resolution video, music, and subtitle formats. Offers advanced playback controls, color adjustments, and subtitle customization.

Highlights
  • Plays all video and music formats
  • Supports numerous subtitle formats
  • Bookmark playback sections
  • Adjust video color and playback speed
  • Stream videos via URL
  • Network and cloud storage support
Features
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▶ KMPlayer, Customer Lounge is here! ▶ Feedback, ideas, and events—all welcome. - Link: https://cobak.co/en/space/392 KMPlayer is a perfect media player that can play all forms of high resolution videos, music, and subtitle files. Along with the flawless playback, enjoy the rich features of the player including quick button, bookmark, subtitle settings, and play speed settings! ▶ KMPlayer ◀ · Bookmark: Add bookmark to the time points to playback any sections you wish to cherish · Control Color: Change brightness, light intensity, hue, saturation, and gamma information · Expand & Contract: Expand & contract the video screen being played · Section Repeat: Repeatedly play a section from point A to point B · Quick button: Quickly set the player options · Equalizer: Save separate equalizers for music & video · Subtitle Settings: Change color, size, and position of subtitles · URL Playing: Enter URL to play any videos on the web (streaming) · Network: Supports FTP, UPNP, SMB, WebDav · Cloud: Supports Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive [ Supported Formats ] Video and music: AVI, MP3, WAV, AAC, MOV, MP4, WMV, RMVB, FLAC, 3GP, M4V, MKV, TS, MPG, FLV Subtitle: DVD, DVB, SSA/ASS Subtitle Track, SubStation Alpha(.ssa/.ass) with full styling.SAMI(.smi) with ruby tag support, SubRip(.srt), MicroDVD(.sub/.txt), VobSub(.sub/.idx), SubViewer2.0(.sub), MPL2(.mpl/.txt), TMPlayer(.txt), Teletext, PJS(.pjs) , WebVTT(.vtt) Due to the policy, we do not support certain codecs. (DTS, EAC3, TrueHD, Divx .. ) ▶ Permission Information ◀ [ Required Permissions ] Storage space: Requesting permission to access photos, music, and videos stored in the device ▶ Message from the Developers ◀ KMPlayer’s development team are always open to your opinions to further improve the App. Feel free to request new features and please provide us with plentiful feedback. Email: support.ios@kmplayer.com

Screenshots

TalkingClock2 screens
KMPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

TalkingClock and KMPlayer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of KMPlayer's written reviews are positive against 28% of TalkingClock's. KMPlayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 37 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TalkingClock against 4.3 for KMPlayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KMPlayer has 3.3K ratings behind it against 151, 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 66% of KMPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalkingClock ships an update every 37 months, KMPlayer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TalkingClock versus KMPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkingClockKMPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (151 ratings) — better4.3 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews66.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1513.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchimera Pty LtdPANDORATV Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

TalkingClock

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

KMPlayer

All ratings3,244 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews492 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative23.2%

Bugs and requests

TalkingClock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

KMPlayer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Video playback freezes
  • Audio desynchronization issues
  • Crashes when playing certain file types
  • Network share access problems
  • Brightness control malfunctions
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  • Subtitle font issues
  • Missing video files in library
  • Lockscreen controls not working
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable background playback

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Picture-in-Picture support
  • Implement Chromecast/AirPlay integration
  • Improve subtitle handling and customization
  • Add more aspect ratio options
  • Implement a dark mode
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  • Add ability to rename files
  • Improve network file sharing
  • Add more codec support (e.g., MKV)
  • Implement a better file organization system
  • Add ability to save custom audio/video settings

In-app purchases

None

TalkingClock

No in-app purchases

None

KMPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TalkingClock free?
TalkingClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KMPlayer free?
KMPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TalkingClock or KMPlayer?
TalkingClock is rated higher. TalkingClock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while KMPlayer averages 4.3 from 3.3K ratings.
Do TalkingClock or KMPlayer have ads?
TalkingClock shows ads; KMPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, TalkingClock or KMPlayer?
TalkingClock ships an update every 37 months, and KMPlayer every 9 days. Most recently, TalkingClock was updated on October 22, 2026 and KMPlayer on October 23, 2026.

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