# TalkingTime vs Speaking Clock with Voice

The clearest difference is monetization model: Speaking Clock with Voice at free against TalkingTime's free with in-app purchases. Speaking Clock with Voice also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TalkingTime's advantage is ratings volume (308 vs 37). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Speaking Clock with Voice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.5 for Speaking Clock with Voice. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalkingTime has 308 ratings behind it against 37, 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 100% of Speaking Clock with Voice's.

TalkingTime ships an update every 2 months, Speaking Clock with Voice every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTime | Speaking Clock with Voice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496/reviews)** | [4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-clock-with-voice/id6504088051/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **308** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 92.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) | [HKinfoway Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498599856) |

## 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


### Speaking Clock with Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-clock-with-voice/id6504088051)

This free utility app provides voice-guided time announcements, customizable alarms, and multiple timers. It's designed for easy time management, offering personalized alerts and a user-friendly interface for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Voice time announcements, Customizable alarms, Multiple timer support, Snooze functionality, User-friendly interface, Multiple language support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speaking Clock Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Speaking Clock Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTime free?

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

### Is Speaking Clock with Voice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TalkingTime or Speaking Clock with Voice?

TalkingTime is rated higher. TalkingTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 308 ratings, while Speaking Clock with Voice averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do TalkingTime or Speaking Clock with Voice have ads?

Neither TalkingTime nor Speaking Clock with Voice shows ads.

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

TalkingTime ships an update every 2 months, and Speaking Clock with Voice every 3 weeks. Most recently, TalkingTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Speaking Clock with Voice on September 17, 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.*