# TalkingTime vs Talk Time (Time signal clock)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TalkingTime at 93% against Talk Time (Time signal clock)'s 38%. TalkingTime also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 23 months). Talk Time (Time signal clock)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkingTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Talk Time (Time signal clock) asks for nothing beyond the download.

TalkingTime holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. 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 point the same way: 93% of TalkingTime's written reviews are positive against 38% of Talk Time (Time signal clock)'s.

TalkingTime ships an update every 6 weeks, Talk Time (Time signal clock) every 23 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTime | Talk Time (Time signal clock) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtime-speaking-clock/id436647496/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-time-time-signal-clock/id905615080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **309** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514) | [Sosuke Okubo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499266467) |

## 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


### Talk Time (Time signal clock)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-time-time-signal-clock/id905615080)

This utility app announces the current time at user-defined intervals. It's designed for situations where you need to stay aware of the time without constantly checking your device, such as during busy mornings or when working under pressure. Supports English and Japanese.

**Highlights:** Announces time at set intervals, Supports English and Japanese, Useful for busy schedules, Customizable intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTime free?

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

### Is Talk Time (Time signal clock) free?

Talk Time (Time signal clock) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TalkingTime or Talk Time (Time signal clock)?

TalkingTime is rated higher. TalkingTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while Talk Time (Time signal clock) averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do TalkingTime or Talk Time (Time signal clock) have ads?

Neither TalkingTime nor Talk Time (Time signal clock) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TalkingTime or Talk Time (Time signal clock)?

TalkingTime ships an update every 6 weeks, and Talk Time (Time signal clock) every 23 months. Most recently, TalkingTime was updated on October 24, 2026 and Talk Time (Time signal clock) on October 24, 2026.

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