# TalkingTime vs 1Timer

The clearest difference is ads: TalkingTime at none against 1Timer's shown. TalkingTime also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 81%). 1Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 309) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence 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 1Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TalkingTime against 4.7 for 1Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 309 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 81% of 1Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTime | 1Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 309 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 81.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) | [Diffuse Thinking LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692715488) |

## 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


### 1Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791)

This app provides highly customizable voice timers for various activities like workouts, habits, and routines. Set per-second countdowns, interval reminders, and choose from multiple languages and voices for announcements. It offers quick access via widgets and works offline with VoiceOver support.

**Highlights:** Voice countdown announcements, Customizable reminder intervals, Multiple language and voice options, Chaining timers together, Widget for quick access, Works with locked screen, VoiceOver support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable voice timers
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🔒 Lifetime license option
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable voice prompts
- 🐛 Ads on premium version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lifetime license not transferable to new devices
- 👎 Unintuitive UI in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Ads closing the app
- Voice prompts not working after switching to background
- Timer number disappearing when closing app from background
- White noise/static audio issue

**Requested features**

- Delayed start option
- Ability to record custom voice messages
- More alarm sound options
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to organize timers into folders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTime free?

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

### Is 1Timer free?

1Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TalkingTime or 1Timer?

1Timer is rated higher. TalkingTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while 1Timer averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do TalkingTime or 1Timer have ads?

1Timer shows ads; TalkingTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, TalkingTime or 1Timer?

TalkingTime ships an update every 6 weeks, and 1Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, TalkingTime was updated on November 1, 2026 and 1Timer on November 2, 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.*