Voice Over Clock vs シンプル時報
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Voice Over Clock
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.
- Audible time announcements
- Background operation
- Multi-language support
- Customizable announcement intervals
- URL scheme for advanced control
- VoiceOver compatibility
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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).
シンプル時報
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「シンプル時報」は、美しさと機能性を兼ね備えた時報アプリです。 時間を大切にするすべての人のために、直感的な操作と洗練されたデザインで作りました。毎時の合図はもちろん、15分ごとのポモドーロ・テクニックや、特定の時間割に合わせた通知など、あなたのライフスタイルに合わせて自由にカスタマイズできます。 【主な機能】 自由なタイミング設定: 毎時0分だけでなく、5分単位で好きな時間に時報を鳴らせます。「10分ごと」「15分ごと」などの一括設定もワンタップで。 マイセット機能: 「仕事用」「休日用」「集中モード」など、設定した時間の組み合わせを保存して、すぐに切り替えられます。 選べる通知音: デフォルト音に加え、優しい「ベル」や「チャイム」など、心地よいサウンドを用意しました。 美しいデザイン: 時間帯やテーマカラーに合わせて変化する背景グラデーション。ミニマルなデザインで、置き時計としても美しく機能します。 常時表示モード: アプリを開いたまま、美しいデジタル・アナログ時計としてデスクに置いておけます。 直感的な操作: 時計の周りのボタンをタップするだけの簡単設定。 【こんな方におすすめ】 集中力を維持したい、ポモドーロ・テクニックを実践している方 規則正しい生活を送りたい方 会議や作業の終了時間を意識したい方 シンプルで美しい時計アプリを探している方 あなたの時間を、もっと美しく管理しましょう。 キーワード 時報,時計,アラーム,リマインダー,ポモドーロ,集中,時間管理,チャイム,スケジュール,シンプル "Simple Time Signal" is an hourly chime app designed for beauty and functionality. Built for everyone who values their time, it combines intuitive controls with a sophisticated design. Whether you need a simple hourly reminder, a 15-minute Pomodoro timer, or a custom schedule for your daily routine, this app adapts to your lifestyle. 【Key Features】 Flexible Scheduling: Set chimes not just for the hour (00), but for any 5-minute interval. Quickly select "Every 10 min" or "Every 15 min" with a single tap. My Sets: Save your favorite time combinations as "Work", "Weekend", or "Focus Mode" and switch between them instantly. Custom Sounds: Choose from pleasant sounds including "Default", "Bell", and "Chime" to suit your environment. Beautiful Design: Features a minimalist interface with background gradients that adapt to your theme. It looks stunning as a desk clock. Always On Display: Keep the app open to use as a stylish digital and analog clock on your desk. Intuitive Controls: Set your chimes simply by tapping the minute markers around the clock face. 【Perfect For】 Productivity enthusiasts practicing the Pomodoro Technique. Anyone wanting to maintain a structured daily routine. Keeping track of meeting times and work intervals. Those looking for a clean, aesthetic clock app. Manage your time beautifully with Simple Time Signal. Keywords Time Signal,Chime,Clock,Alarm,Reminder,Pomodoro,Focus,Hourly,Schedule,Minimalist
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: シンプル時報 at none against Voice Over Clock's shown. Voice Over Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Voice Over Clock ships an update every 3 months, シンプル時報 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Voice Over Clock | シンプル時報 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (89 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takafumi AMANO | naoya takamura |
Bugs and 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
シンプル時報
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Voice Over Clock
No in-app purchases
シンプル時報
No in-app purchases









