# TalkingTime vs Clock Chime

TalkingTime and Clock Chime both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 68% of Clock Chime's. TalkingTime also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). 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 Clock Chime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 Clock Chime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 308 and 472 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 68% of Clock Chime's.

TalkingTime ships an update every 2 months, Clock Chime every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTime | Clock Chime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496/reviews) | [4.6 (472 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-chime-time-is-passing/id466715015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 308 | **472** |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) | [i4islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/301048985) |

## 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


### Clock Chime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-chime-time-is-passing/id466715015)

This app makes tracking time fun with hourly spoken announcements that include light-hearted, humorous phrases. It offers customizable notification times and works even when the app is closed, ensuring you never miss an update with a smile.

**Highlights:** Humorous speaking clock, Hourly time announcements with jokes, Customizable notification hours, Spoken time with fun phrases, 24-hour format option, Multiple alert sounds, Themed backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $5.99 | per year |
| ثيمات رائع جديد للساعة الناطقة | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 💡 Helpful for learning Arabic time
- 🚀 Reminds users of time
- 🚀 Maintains schedule during the day

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes after update
- 🐛 Doesn't work with iOS 13 and newer
- 🐛 Doesn't announce time when screen is locked
- 💰 Overpriced for features provided
- 🔋 App drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing sound settings
- Weather feature doesn't work, says server not found
- Time announcement doesn't work after device is locked

**Requested features**

- Add more voice options including female voices
- Improve Arabic pronunciation of time
- Add option to disable music before time announcement
- Display Arabic calendar date
- Add option to announce time every 5 or 10 minutes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTime free?

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

### Is Clock Chime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TalkingTime or Clock Chime?

TalkingTime and Clock Chime are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 308 and 472 ratings respectively.

### Do TalkingTime or Clock Chime have ads?

Neither TalkingTime nor Clock Chime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TalkingTime or Clock Chime?

TalkingTime ships an update every 2 months, and Clock Chime every 7 months. Most recently, TalkingTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Clock Chime on September 24, 2026.

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