# Voice Over Clock vs chimingClock

The clearest difference is ads: chimingClock at none against Voice Over Clock's shown. chimingClock also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Voice Over Clock's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Voice Over Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Over Clock has 89 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Voice Over Clock's written reviews are positive against 71% of chimingClock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Voice Over Clock ships an update every 5 months, chimingClock weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Over Clock | chimingClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-clock/id594106139/reviews)** | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimingclock/id6446005837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340) | [ECHOWAVES CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/782010389) |

## 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


### chimingClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimingclock/id6446005837)

A simple standing clock app that always displays the correct time. It plays Westminster chimes every quarter hour, requiring minimal user interaction and customization.

**Highlights:** Always shows correct time, Westminster chimes on the quarter hour, Minimal user interaction, No customization required, Designed for simplicity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 chimingClock free?

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

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

Voice Over Clock is rated higher. Voice Over Clock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while chimingClock averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

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

Voice Over Clock shows ads; chimingClock does not.

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

Voice Over Clock ships an update every 5 months, and chimingClock weekly. Most recently, Voice Over Clock was updated on September 26, 2026 and chimingClock on July 5, 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.*