# TalkingTime vs PipPip

TalkingTime and PipPip both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 25% of PipPip's. TalkingTime also leads on ratings volume (308 vs 14). PipPip's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads 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 PipPip sells 3 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 4.6 for PipPip. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalkingTime has 308 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 25% of PipPip's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTime | PipPip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pippip-every-hour/id1579234302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **308** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) | [VNAPPMOB COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385948482) |

## 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


### PipPip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pippip-every-hour/id1579234302)

This utility app provides hourly notifications with customizable sounds and active hours. It allows users to select clock faces and themes, bringing back the nostalgic feel of traditional timekeeping devices to their smart devices.

**Highlights:** Hourly notifications, Customizable alert sounds, Set active hours, Select clock faces, Beautiful app themes, In-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| com.vnappmob.pippip.love2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| com.vnappmob.pippip.love10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| com.vnappmob.pippip.love50 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTime free?

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

### Is PipPip free?

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

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

TalkingTime is rated higher. TalkingTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 308 ratings, while PipPip averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do TalkingTime or PipPip have ads?

Neither TalkingTime nor PipPip shows ads.

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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.*