TalkingClock vs Shudder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Speaks current time
- Customizable voices
- Multiple languages
- Shake to hear time
- Type custom messages
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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.
Shudder
Access a vast and growing collection of curated horror, thriller, and suspense films and TV series. Enjoy unlimited, ad-free, and uncensored content, including exclusive originals. Stream on your Apple devices with a commitment-free trial.
- Largest horror film selection
- Curated content
- Exclusive originals
- Unlimited streaming
- Ad-free and uncensored
- 7-day free trial
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Shudder is the #1 streaming service for horror fans. Whether you're a horror buff or just darkly curious, Shudder delivers a scary good time with unlimited access to the largest curated horror library—featuring everything from chilling classics to the latest spine-tingling releases. Don't be left in the dark. Start your free trial and get all the nightmares you can handle now. Watch on your iPhone, iPad, or TV through Airplay with your Apple TV. Please Note: – Payments are charged to the user's Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. – Subscription will automatically renew unless the user cancels at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. – The default subscription length is 1 month of unlimited access to the full library of films and TV series—unlimited, ad-free, and uncensored. – Users can manage and cancel subscriptions in their account settings on the App Store. If you are experiencing any issues, please visit—http://support.shudder.com/ Our Privacy Policy can be found here—https://www.amcnetworks.com/privacy-policy Our Terms of Use can be found here—https://www.shudder.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TalkingClock at none against Shudder's 7. Shudder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 37 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Shudder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TalkingClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TalkingClock against 4.4 for Shudder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shudder has 15K 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 21% of Shudder's.
TalkingClock ships an update every 37 months, Shudder monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TalkingClock | Shudder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (146 ratings) — better | 4.4 (15K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews — better | 20.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 146 | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #70 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Schimera Pty Ltd | AMC Networks Inc. |
Customer experience
TalkingClock
Shudder
Bugs and requests
TalkingClock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Shudder
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues (double charges, unable to cancel)
- Playback issues (buffering, restarting from beginning)
- Syncing issues across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Improved search and filtering options
- Resume playback from where you left off
- Ability to cast to TV devices
- Closed captions on all content
- Better account management tools
In-app purchases
TalkingClock
No in-app purchases
Shudder
- Monthly with Ads7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly Membership$9.991 Month
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- Monthly Membership1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Questions
Is TalkingClock free?
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