# TalkingAlarm vs Toolbox Pro

The clearest difference is ads: Toolbox Pro at none against TalkingAlarm's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Toolbox Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingAlarm | Toolbox Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingalarm-alarm-clock/id431500634/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) | [OGUZ TONYALI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880078720) |

## 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


### Toolbox Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-pro-smart-tools/id6806764591)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toolbox Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Toolbox Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Toolbox Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingAlarm free?

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

### Is Toolbox Pro free?

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

### Do TalkingAlarm or Toolbox Pro have ads?

TalkingAlarm shows ads; Toolbox Pro does not.

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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.*