Comparison

Swiftime vs Voice Over Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Swiftime

This app helps you manage your mornings with countdown voice alerts and helpful weather information. It provides weather forecasts and tips on what to wear, ensuring you leave on time and are prepared for the day's conditions.

Highlights
  • Countdown voice alerts
  • Push notification alarms
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • Weather forecast
  • What to wear tips
  • Umbrella index
Features
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Alarm app with voice alerts to count down the time remaining until you head out. 12 soothing alarm sounds. Wake up to your favorite music. Get ready while simply looking at weather info, umbrella index and tips on what to wear. This app will make your morning bright & colorful! ―――――――――――――――――――― What's New ―――――――――――――――――――― ◆Featured on TBS "King's Brunch" http://www.tbs.co.jp/brunch/mobile_apps/20140412.html ◆Featured on APP BANK http://www.appbank.net/2013/12/09/iphone-application/715222.php ―――――――――――――――――――― Has this ever happened to you? ―――――――――――――――――――― You woke up as usual but you could not leave home on time. And you don't know why! ―――――――――――――――――――― With Swiftime, you will be able to better manage your mornings. ―――――――――――――――――――― Swiftime is not just an alarm app. It will remind you how much time you have left before you must head out. ―――――――――――――――――――― Helpful information will also present to you! ―――――――――――――――――――― Weather forecast and tips on what to wear depends on the weather - you will see them conveniently located on the screen. "Will it rain later on today?" "It was hot in the morning but we had an unexpectedly chilly night!" - on such occasions, Swiftime will be your brilliant partner telling you what to do (whether you need to bring an umbrella or a light jacket, etc.) Swiftime will assist you spend pleasant mornings and get ready on time! ■Notice■ Swiftime alarms will go off via push notifications even if the app is not running. Please be aware of the following (when Swiftime is not running on your phone). *Make sure to disable Silent Mode. *Music will not function (and alarm sounds will go off instead). *Alarms ring up to 64 times (this will be re-set once the app is activated). ■How to Navigate■ FAQ is listed in the Help section. Go to Settings > Support (Contact Us) > FAQ ■Terms of Use and Privacy Policy■ Asato Kei Terms of Use http://asatokei.com/terms.html Asatokei Privacy Policy http://asatokei.com/privacy.html Please read and agree to the above Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before downloading the software. ■Features■ All these functions are free! - Countdown voice alerts (countdowns begin 60 min before the event set) - Alarms via push notifications (alarms can go off when the app is closed) - Alarms (repeat, select days of the week, set holidays on/off) - Alarm sounds can be freely chosen from iTunes (built-in sounds will go off when the app is closed) - Weather forecast - Tips on what to wear depends on the weather of the day - Umbrella index (precipitation index)

About

Voice Over Clock

This app announces the current time using spoken voice notifications. It works even when music is playing or the app is in the background, making it convenient when you cannot see your screen. Supports English, Italian, and Japanese.

Highlights
  • Spoken time announcements
  • Background operation
  • Local notifications
  • Multi-language support
  • URL scheme for automation
Features
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This app serves as a straightforward voice clock. It utilizes local notifications to announce the time, even when music is playing or when the app is running in the background. This feature is especially handy when you can’t readily view your iPhone screen. The voice is accessible in three languages: English, Italian, and Japanese. For further details, please refer to the “App Information” section within the app. ■ About URL Scheme (Format) voclockjp://aa/bb/cccc/dddd vocjp://aa/bb/cccc/dddd Parameters: aa: Can be “on,” “off,” or “time” (to announce the current time). bb: Time Interval. cccc: Start Time (24-hour format, 4 digits - hhmm). dddd: Stop Time (24-hour format, 4 digits - hhmm).

Screenshots

Swiftime4 screens
Voice Over Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Voice Over Clock at none against Swiftime's 1. Voice Over Clock also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 56%). Swiftime's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Swiftime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Voice Over Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swiftime holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 89 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Swiftime's written reviews are positive against 67% of Voice Over Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swiftime ships an update every 7 months, Voice Over Clock every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Swiftime versus Voice Over Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftimeVoice Over Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better4.3 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews66.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3189 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIANO Co.,Ltd.Takafumi AMANO

Customer experience

Swiftime

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral12.7%
Negative31.4%

Voice Over Clock

All ratings89 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative22.0%

Bugs and requests

Swiftime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Voice Over Clock

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Audio not working after iOS updates (iOS 15, iOS 14, etc.)
  • App stops announcing time in the background after updates
  • Audio is inconsistent, sometimes not working
  • Sound is too quiet or inaudible
  • App stops working after phone updates
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  • Audio does not work on lock screen
  • Voice announcement is inaccurate
  • App stops announcing time after a period of use
  • Audio not working with Bluetooth devices
  • App only makes alert sound instead of speaking when not in foreground
  • Announces wrong time
  • Audio cuts out or is unstable

Requested features

16 requests
  • Ability to adjust the volume of the time announcement
  • Option to set specific times for announcements
  • Ability to set announcements for specific days of the week
  • More English voice options
  • Ability to pause other audio when announcing time
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  • Option to have the app pause other audio to announce time
  • Ability to select speaker output
  • 24-hour voice announcement option
  • Option for a simple alert sound instead of voice
  • Ability to set multiple time slots for announcements
  • Option to include seconds in the time announcement
  • Softer voice options
  • Spanish language support
  • 6- or 12-minute interval options
  • 24-hour format option
  • Ability to announce time on Apple Watch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Swiftime

Subscriptions1
  • プレミアムプラン1 Month trial$0.491 Month
None

Voice Over Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swiftime free?
Swiftime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voice Over Clock free?
Voice Over Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swiftime or Voice Over Clock?
Swiftime is rated higher. Swiftime averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Voice Over Clock averages 4.3 from 89 ratings.
Do Swiftime or Voice Over Clock have ads?
Both Swiftime and Voice Over Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Swiftime or Voice Over Clock?
Swiftime ships an update every 7 months, and Voice Over Clock every 5 months. Most recently, Swiftime was updated on September 23, 2026 and Voice Over Clock on September 26, 2026.

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