Comparison

TalkingTimer™ vs Simple Presentation 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

Simple Presentation Timer

Features
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A simple-to-use app for practicing presentations. It also has a voice recording function so you can check how you speak and what went wrong. If you're not good at presentations, or if you're about to give a presentation but don't feel confident, this is the app for you. ● Basic functions ・You can set up to three different times for the bell to ring. ・When the timer starts, it will automatically start recording your voice. ・When the timer is paused or the time runs out, recording will stop and you can check the audio. ・The minimum time is 10 seconds. ・You can also ring the bell manually.

Screenshots

TalkingTimer™4 screens
Simple Presentation Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TalkingTimer™ at none against Simple Presentation Timer's 2. TalkingTimer™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence 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. Simple Presentation Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TalkingTimer™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Presentation Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TalkingTimer™ versus Simple Presentation Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkingTimer™Simple Presentation Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTama Co.,Ltd.NAOYA ONO

In-app purchases

None

TalkingTimer™

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Presentation Timer

One-time2
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Remove ads$3.99

Questions

Is TalkingTimer™ free?
TalkingTimer™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Presentation Timer free?
Simple Presentation Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TalkingTimer™ or Simple Presentation Timer have ads?
Simple Presentation Timer shows ads; TalkingTimer™ does not.
Which is updated more often, TalkingTimer™ or Simple Presentation Timer?
TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Presentation Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, TalkingTimer™ was updated on July 5, 2026 and Simple Presentation Timer on September 23, 2026.

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