# TalkingAlarm vs FreedomNotification

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TalkingAlarm at 86% against FreedomNotification's 29%. TalkingAlarm also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). FreedomNotification's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkingAlarm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. FreedomNotification asks for nothing beyond the download.

TalkingAlarm holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalkingAlarm has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of TalkingAlarm's written reviews are positive against 29% of FreedomNotification's.

TalkingAlarm ships an update every 5 weeks, FreedomNotification every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingAlarm | FreedomNotification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingalarm-alarm-clock/id431500634/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedomnotification/id1546032332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 60 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) | [Hiroyuki Sonozuka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528423565) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkingAlarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingalarm-alarm-clock/id431500634)

Wake up with a personalized voice alarm that announces the time, weather, and calendar events. Enjoy customizable wake-up experiences with gentle light fades, music, or even trivia questions. This utility app also offers sleep sounds, a dimming night clock, and smart home integration.

**Highlights:** Voice announcements (time, weather, calendar), Customizable wake-up experiences (gentle fade-in, music, trivia), Sleep sounds and sleep timer, Full-screen clock with dimming night mode, Smart home integration (lights, scenes), Interactive snooze with reminders

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free 1 year | $1.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Forever | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable alarm settings
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent performance
- 💡 Unique talking alarm feature
- 👍 Helpful morning announcements (time, weather, appointments)
- 👍 Soothing nightlight mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with alarm not going off
- 🔋 Requires phone to be unlocked and app open for full functionality
- 🔋 Potential for phone overheating
- 👎 Limited language support

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not triggering when phone is locked
- Recorded messages not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape mode

**Requested features**

- Ability to use Spotify or other music services for alarm
- Option to have alarm play through external speakers
- Periodic time announcements while phone is locked
- More language options for voice and text


### FreedomNotification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedomnotification/id1546032332)

Personalize your device alerts with custom sounds, including your favorite music or audio extracted from videos. Choose from time, date, or timer-based notifications and review your alert history. This app offers a fun and unique way to manage your daily notifications.

**Highlights:** Personalized notification sounds, Create sounds from videos, Time, Date, and Timer modes, Notification history, Customizable alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingAlarm free?

TalkingAlarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FreedomNotification free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TalkingAlarm or FreedomNotification?

TalkingAlarm is rated higher. TalkingAlarm averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while FreedomNotification averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TalkingAlarm or FreedomNotification have ads?

Both TalkingAlarm and FreedomNotification show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TalkingAlarm or FreedomNotification?

TalkingAlarm ships an update every 5 weeks, and FreedomNotification every 6 days. Most recently, TalkingAlarm was updated on November 10, 2026 and FreedomNotification on November 3, 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.*