# Talking Alarm vs The Analog Clock

The clearest difference is rating: The Analog Clock at 4.6 against Talking Alarm's 3.3. The Analog Clock also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 12) and device support (4 vs 2). Talking Alarm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Analog Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Talking Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Analog Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Analog Clock has 2.4K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 54% and 54% positive.

Talking Alarm ships an update every 3 months, The Analog Clock every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Alarm | The Analog Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-alarm/id475219725/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Burnt Slice](https://appshunter.io/developer/438727558) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-alarm/id475219725)

This utility app provides spoken time announcements for alarms and reminders. Set custom alerts to hear the current time when your alarm triggers, ensuring you're always aware of the time without needing to check your device.

**Highlights:** Spoken time announcements, Customizable alarm times, Background operation, Reminder functionality, Device silent mode warning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Analog Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379)

This app displays a customizable analog clock on your entire screen. Personalize background and theme colors, and choose between numbers or Roman numerals for the dial. A premium plan unlocks all designs and advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog clock display, Ad-free clock viewing, Landscape orientation support, Customizable background and theme colors, Choice of number or Roman numeral dial, Access to all designs with Premium Plan

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🕰️ Helpful for timing activities
- 💡 Customizable background color
- 🕰️ Good visual representation of time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙅‍♀️ Lack of alarm/timer features
- 🤖 Excessive ads and tracking
- 🔍 Difficulty changing clock appearance
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time display

**Reported bugs**

- Clock time not displaying correctly
- Ads interfering with other app functions

**Requested features**

- Add alarm and timer functions
- Reduce ads and tracking
- Allow more customization options
- Improve time accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Alarm free?

Talking Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Analog Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talking Alarm or The Analog Clock?

The Analog Clock is rated higher. Talking Alarm averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while The Analog Clock averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Talking Alarm or The Analog Clock have ads?

The Analog Clock shows ads; Talking Alarm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Alarm or The Analog Clock?

Talking Alarm ships an update every 3 months, and The Analog Clock every 8 months. Most recently, Talking Alarm was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Analog Clock on October 30, 2026.

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