# TalkingTime vs VoyTimer

TalkingTime and VoyTimer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 57% of VoyTimer's. VoyTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkingTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and VoyTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.4 for VoyTimer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 309 and 149 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 57% of VoyTimer's.

TalkingTime ships an update every 6 weeks, VoyTimer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTime | VoyTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496/reviews)** | [4.4 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voytimer-talking-voice-timer/id1573982211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **309** | 149 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 19 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) | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) |

## 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


### VoyTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voytimer-talking-voice-timer/id1573982211)

This application offers a visually appealing and smooth timer experience with customizable voice alerts. Set timers by duration or completion time, and receive nudges to stay on track. Choose from seven high-quality voices for notifications.

**Highlights:** Customizable voice alerts, Nudge reminders, Define by duration or completion time, Count up or count down timers, 7 high-quality voice options, Pretty and smooth interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTime free?

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

### Is VoyTimer free?

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

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

TalkingTime is rated higher. TalkingTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while VoyTimer averages 4.4 from 149 ratings.

### Do TalkingTime or VoyTimer have ads?

Neither TalkingTime nor VoyTimer shows ads.

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

TalkingTime ships an update every 6 weeks, and VoyTimer every 11 days. Most recently, TalkingTime was updated on November 1, 2026 and VoyTimer 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.*