Comparison

TalkingTimer™ vs voice timer

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

voice timer

This efficient timer offers a clear display for quick timing information, ideal for sports and various daily tasks. It features voice countdowns in multiple languages and customizable photo digits for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Voice countdowns
  • Clear and simple display
  • Easy time setting
  • Customizable photo digits
  • Multi-language voice support
  • Useful for eye-closed training
Features
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An Simple And Efficient Voice Timer (Free Version) Its simple and clear display allows you to get the desired timing information efficiently and quickly. At the appropriate time interval, there will be the remaining time of the voice playback, which is especially suitable for sports situations that require timing. Voice supports multiple languages, depending on your device system voice. +cutdown seconds in voice +simple and clear display +easy to set time +be useful for eye closed training +customize photo digit ====================================================== Here’s how people are using Timer+ every single day: + Teachers use it for quizzes, breaks, recess, group work and nap time. + Students use it for practice LSAT exams, science experiments and laundry. (Never find your clothes in a wet pile on the washing machine again.) + Parents use it for everything! Cooking, baking, boiling eggs, steeping tea, pressing coffee. Chore time, playtime, reading time, bath time, time outs. Piano practice, laundry, working out, picking up the kids, meditating and watering the plants. + Bakers save dough rise times separately – for perfectly leavened loaves. + Chefs use it for marinating, basting, broiling, straining – all on time, all at the same time. Great for luncheons, cookoffs and other portable carts! + Athletes time their planks and sets. Beat their best times. And apply ice or heat to pains without overdoing it. + Seniors use Timer+ to remember to take their pills. Mark halfway points during exercise walks. And time the grandkids so they take turns fairly. + Freelancers are now spending only as much time as they quoted on projects! + Developers use Timer+ to remember to look away from the screen every 30 minutes and stretch every hour. + Hairstylists use it to time perms and hair coloring. Aestheticians use it for mani-pedis.

Screenshots

TalkingTimer™4 screens
voice timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: voice timer at 100% against TalkingTimer™'s 32%. voice timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). TalkingTimer™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. voice timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TalkingTimer™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

voice timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalkingTimer™ has 21 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of voice timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, voice timer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TalkingTimer™ versus voice timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkingTimer™voice timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTama Co.,Ltd.水康 吕

Customer experience

TalkingTimer™

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive31.5%
Neutral13.7%
Negative54.8%

voice timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TalkingTimer™

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

voice timer

One-time1
  • vip$0.99

Questions

Is TalkingTimer™ free?
TalkingTimer™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is voice timer free?
voice timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TalkingTimer™ or voice timer?
voice timer is rated higher. TalkingTimer™ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while voice timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TalkingTimer™ or voice timer have ads?
voice timer shows ads; TalkingTimer™ does not.
Which is updated more often, TalkingTimer™ or voice timer?
TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, and voice timer every 9 months. Most recently, TalkingTimer™ was updated on July 5, 2026 and voice timer on September 16, 2026.

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