# TalkingTime vs Voice Marker Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TalkingTime at 93% against Voice Marker Clock's 0%. TalkingTime also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (309 vs 1). Voice Marker Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkingTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Voice Marker Clock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TalkingTime holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalkingTime has 309 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 0% of Voice Marker Clock's.

TalkingTime ships an update every 6 weeks, Voice Marker Clock every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTime | Voice Marker Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-marker-clock/id6502950713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **309** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) | [Yuichiro Niwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694263025) |

## 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


### Voice Marker Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-marker-clock/id6502950713)

This analog clock app reads the time aloud at customizable intervals and allows users to set colored time markers with countdowns and notifications. It can also function as a simple, silent clock when needed.

**Highlights:** Voice time announcements, Customizable announcement intervals, Colored time markers, Countdown to marked time, Sound notifications for marked time, Simple clock mode

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treat me to a donut | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marker - Feature Addition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Treat me to a hamburger | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treat me to a sushi. | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTime free?

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

### Is Voice Marker Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TalkingTime or Voice Marker Clock?

TalkingTime is rated higher. TalkingTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while Voice Marker Clock averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TalkingTime or Voice Marker Clock have ads?

Neither TalkingTime nor Voice Marker Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TalkingTime or Voice Marker Clock?

TalkingTime ships an update every 6 weeks, and Voice Marker Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, TalkingTime was updated on October 24, 2026 and Voice Marker Clock on October 24, 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.*