Comparison

TalkingTimer™ vs Voice Countdown 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 Countdown Timer

This utility app provides an automated countdown timer with voice prompts. It supports English and Japanese languages and offers adjustable volume settings, including an option to increase volume as time decreases.

Highlights
  • Automated voice countdown
  • Adjustable volume control
  • Volume increases with decreasing time
  • English and Japanese language support
Features
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Automated voice countdown timer ・Supported languages : English / Japanese ・Volume : Always maximum / Increase* *The volume can also be increased as the remaining time decreases.

Screenshots

TalkingTimer™4 screens
Voice Countdown Timer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TalkingTimer™ at 4.0 against Voice Countdown Timer's 1.0. TalkingTimer™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (32% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TalkingTimer™ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. 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 0% of Voice Countdown Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TalkingTimer™ versus Voice Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkingTimer™Voice Countdown Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (21 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.8.3
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTama Co.,Ltd.Hideaki Uchikoshi

Customer experience

TalkingTimer™

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

Voice Countdown Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TalkingTimer™

No in-app purchases

None

Voice Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TalkingTimer™ free?
TalkingTimer™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voice Countdown Timer free?
Voice Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TalkingTimer™ or Voice Countdown Timer?
TalkingTimer™ is rated higher. TalkingTimer™ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Voice Countdown Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TalkingTimer™ or Voice Countdown Timer have ads?
Voice Countdown Timer shows ads; TalkingTimer™ does not.
Which is updated more often, TalkingTimer™ or Voice Countdown Timer?
TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Voice Countdown Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, TalkingTimer™ was updated on July 5, 2026 and Voice Countdown Timer on August 2, 2026.

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