# TalkingTime vs SpeakTimer

TalkingTime and SpeakTimer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 54% of SpeakTimer's. TalkingTime also leads on ads (none vs shown). SpeakTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.3 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkingTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and SpeakTimer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TalkingTime holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 308 and 218 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 54% of SpeakTimer's.

TalkingTime ships an update every 2 months, SpeakTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTime | SpeakTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496/reviews)** | [4.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktimer-voice-alert-timer/id1331136866/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **308** | 218 |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) | [Dynamic Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331136865) |

## 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


### SpeakTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktimer-voice-alert-timer/id1331136866)

This app provides customizable voice alerts for countdowns and stopwatches. Set specific spoken messages at chosen intervals or when timers end, even when the app is in the background. It's designed for easy use in various daily activities.

**Highlights:** Customizable voice alerts, Speech at chosen intervals, Background voice alerts, Multiple timers simultaneously, Speaking stopwatches, Quick and Custom timer types

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpeakTimer PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SpeakTimer PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SpeakTimer PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| SpeakTimer PRO Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| SpeakTimer PRO Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| SpeakTimer PRO Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fully customizable timers and prompts
- 💡 Smart reminders for time management
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and time blindness
- 👍 Flexible for various uses (races, exercises)
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for functionality
- 💰 High price for basic features
- 💰 Free trial auto-renews
- 🔊 Turns down volume of other apps
- 🔊 Does not work in background

**Reported bugs**

- Does not record on-speech
- Does not always speak
- Doesn't work when app is not on screen
- Impossible to edit speech intervals

**Requested features**

- More realistic or customizable voices
- Smartly handle pluralization (e.g., '1 unit left')
- Allow sounds to be configured as well as speech (e.g., air horn)
- Start timer by voice command
- Change voice to a more peaceful/softer one


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTime free?

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

### Is SpeakTimer free?

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

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

TalkingTime is rated higher. TalkingTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 308 ratings, while SpeakTimer averages 4.4 from 218 ratings.

### Do TalkingTime or SpeakTimer have ads?

SpeakTimer shows ads; TalkingTime does not.

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

TalkingTime ships an update every 2 months, and SpeakTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, TalkingTime was updated on October 3, 2026 and SpeakTimer on October 12, 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.*