# TalkingTime vs HourChime

TalkingTime and HourChime both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 62% of HourChime's. TalkingTime also leads on ratings volume (309 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence 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 HourChime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for HourChime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalkingTime has 309 ratings behind it against 3, 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 62% of HourChime's.

TalkingTime ships an update every 6 weeks, HourChime every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTime | HourChime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourchime/id6753335220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **309** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) | [Mitsuhiro Hashimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/509482512) |

## 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


### HourChime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourchime/id6753335220)

This app provides hourly or 30-minute voice cues and sounds to help you stay focused and on track. It features customizable quiet hours and a clean, battery-friendly interface. The app is designed for reliable background operation.

**Highlights:** Hourly/30-minute chime intervals, Spoken time announcements, Customizable mute schedule, Background operation, Battery-friendly design, Light/Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTime free?

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

### Is HourChime free?

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

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

HourChime is rated higher. TalkingTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while HourChime averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do TalkingTime or HourChime have ads?

Neither TalkingTime nor HourChime shows ads.

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

TalkingTime ships an update every 6 weeks, and HourChime every 2 months. Most recently, TalkingTime was updated on October 15, 2026 and HourChime on October 12, 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.*