# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs VocalClock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VocalClock at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's 9. VocalClock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. VocalClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

VocalClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of VocalClock's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, VocalClock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | VocalClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalclock-voice-timer-alarm/id6758654309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 212 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Khuyen Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857157292) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers and stopwatches, Multi-step interval timers, Customizable timer segments, Voice announcements, Timer templates (HIIT, Pomodoro), Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration, Home Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Timer+ Pro | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
- 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
- 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity
- 👍 Reliable and works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
- 🔋 Potential battery drain
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- Timers not always triggering notifications
- Issues with timer display when locked or in background
- Ads reappearing after purchasing pro version

**Requested features**

- Add ability to chain/sequence multiple timers
- Improve sorting and organization of timers
- Allow more customization options for timers
- Implement sync across devices
- Add a 'days' counter for long timers


### VocalClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalclock-voice-timer-alarm/id6758654309)

This app announces the time aloud at custom intervals, even when your screen is locked. It helps you stay focused by providing passive time awareness without interrupting your current task or app.

**Highlights:** Announces time at custom intervals, Runs in the background with screen locked, Adjustable announcement frequency, Customizable phrases before time announcement, Smart scheduling for specific days/times, Natural-sounding Siri voices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VocalClock free?

VocalClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or VocalClock?

VocalClock is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while VocalClock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or VocalClock have ads?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads; VocalClock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or VocalClock?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, and VocalClock every 10 days. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on October 18, 2026 and VocalClock on October 1, 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.*