Comparison

TalkingTimer™ vs Minimum 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

Minimum Timer

Features
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This digital timer features a simple, unadorned, and serene design. It is ideal for concentrating on study or work and has the minimum necessary functions. // How to operate // - Tap the remaining time display on the timer to switch to setting mode. - Press the triangle marks above and below the time display to set the remaining time on the timer. - Tap on an empty area of the screen to exit setting mode and start the timer. // Other Functions // - The timer time can be set up to 99 hours and 59 minutes in increments of 1 minute. - The alarm tone can be selected from 78 different tones. Touch the tone name or the tool button on the right to move to the selection screen. - Tap the bell icon to turn the alarm ON/OFF. - Tap the seconds display while the timer is in progress to toggle the seconds display on and off. However, the seconds display will appear when there is less than one minute remaining, even if the seconds display is hidden. - Tap the seconds display during setting to toggle the seconds setting in increments of 10 seconds. - If you switch to setting mode while the timer is in progress or after it has ended, the set time will be displayed in the lower right corner. Tap this to immediately repeat with the previous timer setting. - The current time display in the lower left corner can be switched to "12 hours," "24 hours," or "not displayed" by tapping it. - The display of the remaining time on the timer can be moved up, down, left, or right with a finger. - Vertical and horizontal screen rotation is supported. - The text size can be adjusted in steps by pressing buttons such as "2X" and "3X". - Tap the color icon in the setting mode to select from 10 background colors. These are the operations and main functions of this digital timer. Please use this simple yet functional timer for more efficient time management.

Screenshots

TalkingTimer™4 screens
Minimum Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TalkingTimer™ at none against Minimum Timer's 1. TalkingTimer™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. Minimum Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TalkingTimer™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, Minimum Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TalkingTimer™ versus Minimum Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkingTimer™Minimum Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTamaMihoko Araki

In-app purchases

None

TalkingTimer™

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimum Timer

One-time1
  • Minimum Timer with no ads$0.99

Questions

Is TalkingTimer™ free?
TalkingTimer™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minimum Timer free?
Minimum Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TalkingTimer™ or Minimum Timer have ads?
Minimum Timer shows ads; TalkingTimer™ does not.
Which is updated more often, TalkingTimer™ or Minimum Timer?
TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Minimum Timer every 2 months. Most recently, TalkingTimer™ was updated on October 2, 2026 and Minimum Timer on September 8, 2026.

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