# Voice Over Timer vs Simple Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Clock at 4.5 against Voice Over Timer's 3.6. Simple Clock also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Over Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Clock has 297 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Voice Over Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Simple Clock's.

Voice Over Timer ships an update every 3 months, Simple Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Over Timer | Simple Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-timer/id645775661/reviews) | **[4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock-study-with-me/id1462926848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340) | [乃君 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337343608) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Over Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-timer/id645775661)

This app audibly announces remaining time, even with music playing or in the background. It's useful when you can't see your screen and offers four voice options for announcements.

**Highlights:** Audible time announcements, Background operation, Music playback compatibility, Local notifications, Four voice options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Simple Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock-study-with-me/id1462926848)

A straightforward digital clock designed for focus and study sessions. It offers a simple interface with essential timekeeping functions and customizable themes to enhance your work environment.

**Highlights:** Basic time, date, week display, Countdown timer, Timing function, Pomodoro timer, Multiple themes and fonts, Custom background image

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlock all contents | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Developer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and ease of use
- 🌟 Good for study focus
- 🖼️ Customizable backgrounds/fonts
- ✨ Minimalist design
- 🚫 Ad-free (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require payment
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate/find options
- ⏳ Limited timer duration (free version)
- 📱 Some users report unresponsiveness
- 💸 Paid features should be free

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot exit timer mode
- App unresponsive on some devices
- Quit working correctly, stuck on military time
- Cannot change clock design
- Not compatible with iPhone

**Requested features**

- Add alarm function
- Allow setting custom wallpaper and adjusting its size/position
- Add option to change font color with custom images
- Add a countdown feature
- Add PiP mode for iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Over Timer free?

Voice Over Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Clock free?

Simple Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice Over Timer or Simple Clock?

Simple Clock is rated higher. Voice Over Timer averages 3.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Simple Clock averages 4.5 from 297 ratings.

### Do Voice Over Timer or Simple Clock have ads?

Both Voice Over Timer and Simple Clock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Over Timer or Simple Clock?

Voice Over Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Clock fortnightly. Most recently, Voice Over Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Simple Clock on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*