# Voice Over Clock vs TimeVocalist

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Over Clock at 4.2 against TimeVocalist's 3.0. Voice Over Clock also leads on ratings volume (89 vs 2). TimeVocalist's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Over Clock has 89 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Voice Over Clock ships an update every 3 months, TimeVocalist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Over Clock | TimeVocalist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-clock/id594106139/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timevocalist/id6474664194/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340) | [Supernova(Shenzhen) Trading Co.,Ltd .](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722228129) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Over Clock

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

Announces the current time audibly, even when music is playing or the app is in the background. Supports multiple languages and offers customizable announcement intervals. Ideal for situations where viewing your screen is difficult.

**Highlights:** Audible time announcements, Background operation, Multi-language support, Customizable announcement intervals, URL scheme for advanced control, VoiceOver compatibility

**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


### TimeVocalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timevocalist/id6474664194)

This app provides a user-friendly interface for setting alarms, managing clocks, and customizing time displays. It offers voice announcements for the time and includes built-in reminders to help you stay organized. Enjoy a personalized wake-up experience with gradually increasing alarm volumes.

**Highlights:** Easy time setting, Alarm management, Clock customization, Voice time broadcasting, Built-in reminders, Adjustable alarm volume

**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 TimeVocalist free?

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

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

Voice Over Clock is rated higher. Voice Over Clock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while TimeVocalist averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Voice Over Clock shows ads; TimeVocalist does not.

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

Voice Over Clock ships an update every 3 months, and TimeVocalist every 2 months. Most recently, Voice Over Clock was updated on November 10, 2026 and TimeVocalist on November 4, 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.*