# TalkingClock vs KMPlayer

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingClock | KMPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingclock/id387435816/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmplayer/id835776444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 151 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **66.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Schimera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/382551348) | [PANDORATV Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402122835) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkingClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingclock/id387435816)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### KMPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmplayer/id835776444)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 🚀 Plays a variety of formats
- 🚀 Excellent media player
- 🚀 Best video player on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video playback issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Subtitles not working
- 🐛 Brightness issues

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback freezes
- Audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when playing certain file types
- Network share access problems
- Brightness control malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Add Picture-in-Picture support
- Implement Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Improve subtitle handling and customization
- Add more aspect ratio options
- Implement a dark mode


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*