# Voice Over Timer vs Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer at 4.4 against Voice Over Timer's 3.7. Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Voice Over Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer has 102 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Voice Over Timer's written reviews are positive against 76% of Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer's.

Voice Over Timer ships an update every 3 months, Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Over Timer | Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-timer/id645775661/reviews) | **[4.4 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibrating-alarm-clock-and-timer/id1659194791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340) | [manabu ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606163236) |

## 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 |


### Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibrating-alarm-clock-and-timer/id1659194791)

This app provides silent alerts using vibration for alarms and timers. It functions similarly to the native clock app, allowing for custom alarms and timers that continue running in the background. Enhance your experience with theme customization and ad removal through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Vibration-only alerts, Unlimited free alarm storage, Repeat alarms by day, Second-level timer precision, Background timer operation, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support the app #1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Support the app #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support the app #3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Plan(Lifetime) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Over Timer free?

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

### Is Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer free?

Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice Over Timer or Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer?

Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer is rated higher. Voice Over Timer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer averages 4.4 from 102 ratings.

### Do Voice Over Timer or Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer have ads?

Both Voice Over Timer and Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Over Timer or Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer?

Voice Over Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Voice Over Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer on September 24, 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.*