# TalkingTime vs BlipBeep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TalkingTime at 93% against BlipBeep's 13%. TalkingTime also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). BlipBeep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkingTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and BlipBeep sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TalkingTime holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalkingTime has 309 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 13% of BlipBeep's.

TalkingTime ships an update every 6 weeks, BlipBeep every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTime | BlipBeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496/reviews)** | [1.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blipbeep/id1204828742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **309** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) | [gangadhar goud](https://appshunter.io/developer/898647800) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkingTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496)

This app announces the current time audibly at user-defined intervals, such as hourly, half-hourly, or quarter-hourly. It operates efficiently in the background after initial setup, conserving battery life. The app adheres to your phone's 12-hour or 24-hour time format.

**Highlights:** Audible time announcements, Hourly, half-hourly, quarter-hourly alerts, Set and forget operation, Battery efficient, Respects phone's time format

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro upgrade | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 🚀 Helps with time management
- 💡 Customizable announcements
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Keeps users on track

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional stability issues
- 🔊 Low volume of announcements
- 🔊 Limited voice options

**Reported bugs**

- Announcements not working after iOS updates
- Inconsistent behavior with music/audio playback

**Requested features**

- More frequent time announcements (e.g., every 10 minutes)
- Custom voice recording option
- Integration with calendar/scheduling apps
- Separate volume control for announcements


### BlipBeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blipbeep/id1204828742)

This utility app provides customizable sound reminders at set intervals, functioning as a mindfulness bell or a task-specific alert. You can configure specific times and days for notifications and customize alert text for various purposes.

**Highlights:** Customizable sound intervals, Mindfulness bell functionality, Time and day specific scheduling, Customizable notification text, Start notifications from zero minutes

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Harp | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tropfen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holy Bell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elevator Bell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chime Bell | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTime free?

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

### Is BlipBeep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TalkingTime or BlipBeep?

TalkingTime is rated higher. TalkingTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while BlipBeep averages 1.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do TalkingTime or BlipBeep have ads?

BlipBeep shows ads; TalkingTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, TalkingTime or BlipBeep?

TalkingTime ships an update every 6 weeks, and BlipBeep every 3 months. Most recently, TalkingTime was updated on October 19, 2026 and BlipBeep on October 10, 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.*