# Voice Over Clock vs Now

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Voice Over Clock at 67% against Now's 0%. Voice Over Clock also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Now's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Voice Over Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Voice Over Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Over Clock has 90 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Voice Over Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Now's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Over Clock | Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-clock/id594106139/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-speaking-clock/id1535876785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340) | [Aktiebolaget Kattbjorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216836924) |

## 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


### Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-speaking-clock/id1535876785)

This app verbally announces the current date and time, offering a simple solution for those who struggle with timekeeping or find complex calendar interfaces overwhelming. It features customizable read-out intervals and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Verbal date and time announcement, Automatic read-outs, Digital and analog clock interfaces, Multiple language support, Customizable intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Over Clock free?

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

### Is Now free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voice Over Clock or Now?

Voice Over Clock is rated higher. Voice Over Clock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Now averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Voice Over Clock or Now have ads?

Both Voice Over Clock and Now show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Over Clock or Now?

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