Comparison

TimeSignals vs Talking Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TimeSignals

This app provides an hourly time signal feature for your iPhone, offering gentle reminders with customizable chimes or spoken voices. Schedule signals in 30-minute intervals, and they will play even when the app is closed, unless Do Not Disturb is active.

Highlights
  • Hourly time signal
  • Customizable voice options
  • Chime and cuckoo clock sounds
  • Scheduled alerts
  • Background operation
  • Adjustable intervals
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TimeSignals is an app that adds an hourly time signal feature to your iPhone. It gently reminds you of the time you may have forgotten with a chime at unexpected moments. You can choose the time signal voice from options like Japanese or English. Time signals can be scheduled in 30-minute intervals between 00:00 and 23:30 on the time setting screen. Once set, the time signal will play at the scheduled times even if the app is not running. (However, if Do Not Disturb mode is active, the time signal will not sound.) Please note that we do not respond to App Store reviews or questions posted there. For inquiries or requests, please contact us via the support email within the app. About the time signal, cuckoo clock, and chime sounds: The time signal does not differentiate between the hour and half-hour, nor does it indicate the specific time. The cuckoo clock chimes the number of hours on the hour and once at the half-hour. The chime distinguishes between the hour and half-hour but does not indicate the specific time. Use this option if you prefer not to have spoken announcements. The voice data for [Japanese Ami 12 o’clock] was provided by the following site: https://amitaro.net/ I'm sorry. I am not good at English. Thank you for interested.

About

Talking Timer

This utility app provides spoken alerts for multiple timers, even when running in the background. Customize each timer with a unique name and message, and choose from various alert modes. Save your favorite timer configurations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Six independent timers
  • Custom voice message per timer
  • Multiple alert modes (Normal, Repeat, Alarm)
  • Timer presets for saving settings
  • Background operation with sound
  • Available in 14 languages
Features
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Talking Timer announces the end of your timer with a real voice — even in the background. Set up to six timers at once, each with its own name and a custom message read aloud when it finishes. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and multitasking. Features • Six independent timers • Custom voice message per timer • Three modes: Normal (rings once), Repeat (auto-repeat), Alarm (rings until stopped) • Presets to save and reuse your favorite settings • Five theme colors • Works in the background with sound • Available in 14 languages with natural voices No accounts, no clutter — just clear spoken reminders when you need them.

Screenshots

TimeSignals4 screens
Talking Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimeSignals at Free against Talking Timer's $1.99. TimeSignals also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). Talking Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

TimeSignals is free to download; Talking Timer costs $1.99 up front. TimeSignals sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Talking Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Talking Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of TimeSignals's written reviews are positive against 60% of Talking Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeSignals ships an update every 4 weeks, Talking Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
TimeSignals versus Talking Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeSignalsTalking Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size334 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYasushi SakaiMasao Saeki

Customer experience

TimeSignals

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral13.2%
Negative37.7%

Talking Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimeSignals

One-time2
  • Remove Ads.$1.99
  • Use of User-Created Sounds$2.99
None

Talking Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeSignals free?
TimeSignals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talking Timer free?
Talking Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimeSignals or Talking Timer?
Talking Timer is rated higher. TimeSignals averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Talking Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TimeSignals or Talking Timer have ads?
TimeSignals shows ads; Talking Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeSignals or Talking Timer?
TimeSignals ships an update every 4 weeks, and Talking Timer every 5 days. Most recently, TimeSignals was updated on October 7, 2026 and Talking Timer on October 8, 2026.

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