Comparison

TalkingTimer™ vs iStopwatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TalkingTimer™

A voice-activated countdown timer that verbally announces remaining time, eliminating the need to check your device. Save custom timer settings, personalize the look, and utilize features like location logging and flashlight notifications.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated time setting
  • Verbal remaining time announcements
  • Save custom timer presets
  • Run up to 3 timers simultaneously
  • Customizable skins and button designs
  • Flashlight and ringtone notifications
  • Location logger and distance filter
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Ver.2 Update You can settings time by your voice. No touch, No look ,can use voice count down timer. Add new functions Location logger and distance filter voice notifications. •This is a totally brand new cooking timer, which verbally tells you the remaining time without physically checking your iPhone. •You can save frequently used timer settings, and also customize the look of the timer to your favorite! Features •This timer will tell to you not only when the time is up but also the remaining time that can be pre-configured. It can be used as countdown timer. •Frequently used timer settings can be saved, such as a timer for boiling pasta or eggs, filling a bathtub with hot water. •Features numerical keypad. •Run maximum of 3 timers simultaneously. •Create your favorite look by changing the skin or button design. •Enjoy cooking with your customized talking timer! •Can be switched into flashlight notification when the app is running, or simple ringtone instead of a voice. Customize •Pre-set time settings into 27 different buttons. •Background could be chosen from 15 different color. •154 different Icon pictures •29 ringtones & 2 voices (Japanese & English) •Rotate iPhone sideways for a larger view Enjoy using the app! •Takes only one push to start the timer for Cup noodles and filling a bathtub! •Change the 3 minutes Cup noodles time settings into your preferred time. •The voice notification feature won’t waste your time pulling your iPhone out of your pocket! •Inform you with remaining time for you to multitask effectively! •Put into flashlight notification in case you want the app to be silent. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

iStopwatch

Features
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A precision LCD-style stopwatch with lap tracking, volume key control, and customizable fonts. Whether you're timing a run, coaching a sport, or need a reliable counter for any task, iStopwatch delivers with style and accuracy. KEY FEATURES • LCD Display — Authentic digital display with glowing digits, just like a real LCD stopwatch • Lap Tracking — Record unlimited laps with fastest/slowest indicators • Volume Key Control — Start, record, pause, and reset using your device's volume buttons — no need to touch the screen • 6 Custom Fonts — Choose from Digital-7, Orbitron, Share Tech Mono, VT323, Menlo, or SF Mono • 4 LCD Themes — Switch between LCD Cyan, Green, Blue, or a dazzling Purple-Pink-Blue gradient • Haptic & Sound Feedback — Feel and hear every action • Background Timing — Keeps counting even when you switch apps • Copy Records — Share your lap data instantly • Dark Mode — Easy on the eyes, perfect for any lighting PERFECT FOR - Running and jogging - Swimming and cycling - Workout intervals - Cooking and baking - Lab experiments - Any timing task Download iStopwatch and time everything with precision.

Screenshots

TalkingTimer™4 screens
iStopwatch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TalkingTimer™ at none against iStopwatch's 1. TalkingTimer™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TalkingTimer™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, iStopwatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TalkingTimer™ versus iStopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkingTimer™iStopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTama景珂 陈

In-app purchases

None

TalkingTimer™

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iStopwatch

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is TalkingTimer™ free?
TalkingTimer™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iStopwatch free?
iStopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TalkingTimer™ or iStopwatch have ads?
iStopwatch shows ads; TalkingTimer™ does not.
Which is updated more often, TalkingTimer™ or iStopwatch?
TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, and iStopwatch monthly. Most recently, TalkingTimer™ was updated on October 22, 2026 and iStopwatch on October 1, 2026.

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