Comparison

TalkingClock vs Shudder

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

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.

Highlights
  • Largest horror film selection
  • Curated content
  • Exclusive originals
  • Unlimited streaming
  • Ad-free and uncensored
  • 7-day free trial
Features
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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

Screenshots

TalkingClock2 screens
Shudder4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shudder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. 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 4.4 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalkingClock ships an update every 37 months, Shudder monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
TalkingClock versus Shudder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkingClockShudder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (146 ratings) — better4.4 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews — better20.6% of reviews
Number of ratings14615K — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#70 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB129 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSchimera Pty LtdAMC Networks Inc.

Customer experience

TalkingClock

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

Shudder

All ratings15,122 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews504 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral13.5%
Negative65.9%

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

None

TalkingClock

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Shudder

Subscriptions7
  • 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?
TalkingClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shudder free?
Shudder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TalkingClock or Shudder?
TalkingClock is rated higher. TalkingClock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Shudder averages 4.4 from 15K ratings.
Do TalkingClock or Shudder have ads?
TalkingClock shows ads; Shudder does not.
Which is updated more often, TalkingClock or Shudder?
TalkingClock ships an update every 37 months, and Shudder monthly. Most recently, TalkingClock was updated on September 18, 2026 and Shudder on September 24, 2026.

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