# TalkingClock vs Shudder

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingClock | Shudder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingclock/id387435816/reviews)** | [4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shudder-horror-and-thrillers/id919790315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **27.8% of reviews** | 20.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 14 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Schimera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/382551348) | [AMC Networks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/545340158) |

## 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


### Shudder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shudder-horror-and-thrillers/id919790315)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly with Ads | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content selection
- 👍 Excellent for horror fans
- 💡 Unique original programming
- 🚀 Fast streaming
- 👍 Affordable subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔍 Inconsistent content availability
- 🔍 Lack of closed captions
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues (double charges, unable to cancel)
- Playback issues (buffering, restarting from beginning)
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- 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


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