# TalkingTimer™ vs Colored Timer

The clearest difference is rating: TalkingTimer™ at 4.0 against Colored Timer's 3.7. TalkingTimer™ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Colored Timer's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 32%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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.

TalkingTimer™ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of TalkingTimer™'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Colored Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, Colored Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTimer™ | Colored Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtimer/id619620279/reviews)** | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-timer/id1174507571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tama](https://appshunter.io/developer/438172963) | [Sven Bergmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062987574) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkingTimer™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtimer/id619620279)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Colored Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-timer/id1174507571)

This utility app allows users to set up multiple timers that visually change color as time progresses. Define custom "Timer events" to associate specific colors with different time intervals. A pro version offers more timers and color options.

**Highlights:** Color-changing background, Configurable timer events, Multiple simultaneous timers, Pro version for more timers, Customizable colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTimer™ free?

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

### Is Colored Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TalkingTimer™ or Colored Timer?

TalkingTimer™ is rated higher. TalkingTimer™ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Colored Timer averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do TalkingTimer™ or Colored Timer have ads?

Neither TalkingTimer™ nor Colored Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TalkingTimer™ or Colored Timer?

TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Colored Timer monthly. Most recently, TalkingTimer™ was updated on October 22, 2026 and Colored Timer on September 28, 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.*