# TalkingTimer™ vs SpeakTimer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TalkingTimer™ at none against SpeakTimer's 8. TalkingTimer™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.3). SpeakTimer's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (54% vs 32%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeakTimer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TalkingTimer™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpeakTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakTimer has 218 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of TalkingTimer™'s written reviews are positive against 54% of SpeakTimer's.

TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, SpeakTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTimer™ | SpeakTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtimer/id619620279/reviews) | **[4.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktimer-voice-alert-timer/id1331136866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **218** |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **53.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tama Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438172963) | [Dynamic Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331136865) |

## 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


### SpeakTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktimer-voice-alert-timer/id1331136866)

This app provides customizable voice alerts for countdowns and stopwatches. Set specific spoken messages at chosen intervals or when timers end, even when the app is in the background. It's designed for easy use in various daily activities.

**Highlights:** Customizable voice alerts, Speech at chosen intervals, Background voice alerts, Multiple timers simultaneously, Speaking stopwatches, Quick and Custom timer types

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpeakTimer PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SpeakTimer PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SpeakTimer PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| SpeakTimer PRO Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| SpeakTimer PRO Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| SpeakTimer PRO Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTimer™ free?

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

### Is SpeakTimer free?

SpeakTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TalkingTimer™ or SpeakTimer?

SpeakTimer is rated higher. TalkingTimer™ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while SpeakTimer averages 4.4 from 218 ratings.

### Do TalkingTimer™ or SpeakTimer have ads?

SpeakTimer shows ads; TalkingTimer™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, TalkingTimer™ or SpeakTimer?

TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, and SpeakTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, TalkingTimer™ was updated on July 5, 2026 and SpeakTimer on August 30, 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.*