# TalkingTimer™ vs Voice Countdown Timer

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTimer™ | Voice Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtimer/id619620279/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-countdown-timer/id6502920911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **31.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 21 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.8.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tama](https://appshunter.io/developer/438172963) | [Hideaki Uchikoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559575002) |

## 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


### Voice Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-countdown-timer/id6502920911)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 October 2, 2026 and Voice Countdown Timer on September 21, 2026.

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