# Voice Over Clock vs Repeat notification TimerAlarm

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Voice Over Clock at 90 against Repeat notification TimerAlarm's 6. Repeat notification TimerAlarm's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Voice Over Clock against 4.2 for Repeat notification TimerAlarm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Over Clock has 90 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Voice Over Clock's written reviews are positive against 74% of Repeat notification TimerAlarm's.

Voice Over Clock ships an update every 5 months, Repeat notification TimerAlarm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Over Clock | Repeat notification TimerAlarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-clock/id594106139/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-notification-timeralarm/id1488929461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 102 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340) | [Kazuya Fujita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358322690) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Over Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-clock/id594106139)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Works in the background
- 💡 Helpful for time blindness/ADHD
- ✅ Reliable and functional
- 🗣️ Multiple voice options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Sound too quiet
- ⚠️ Inconsistent audio output
- ❌ Not working with iOS updates
- 🎛️ Limited voice options in English
- 🚫 Does not work in silent/vibrate mode

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Repeat notification TimerAlarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-notification-timeralarm/id1488929461)

This app helps manage timed tasks even when closed or in sleep mode. It's useful for studying, workouts, medication reminders, and cooking. Ensure notifications are allowed in your device settings for proper functionality.

**Highlights:** Persistent notifications, Task management, Study timer, Workout timer, Medication reminders, Cooking timer

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Over Clock free?

Voice Over Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Repeat notification TimerAlarm free?

Repeat notification TimerAlarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voice Over Clock or Repeat notification TimerAlarm?

Voice Over Clock is rated higher. Voice Over Clock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Repeat notification TimerAlarm averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Voice Over Clock or Repeat notification TimerAlarm have ads?

Both Voice Over Clock and Repeat notification TimerAlarm show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Over Clock or Repeat notification TimerAlarm?

Voice Over Clock ships an update every 5 months, and Repeat notification TimerAlarm every 3 months. Most recently, Voice Over Clock was updated on October 23, 2026 and Repeat notification TimerAlarm on October 24, 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.*