# Voice Over Timer vs chimingClock

The clearest difference is rating: chimingClock at 4.1 against Voice Over Timer's 3.6. chimingClock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Over Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. chimingClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

chimingClock holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Voice Over Timer's written reviews are positive against 71% of chimingClock's.

Voice Over Timer ships an update every 3 months, chimingClock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Over Timer | chimingClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-timer/id645775661/reviews) | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimingclock/id6446005837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340) | [ECHOWAVES CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/782010389) |

## 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 |


### chimingClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimingclock/id6446005837)

A simple standing clock app that always displays the correct time. It plays Westminster chimes every quarter hour, requiring minimal user interaction and customization.

**Highlights:** Always shows correct time, Westminster chimes on the quarter hour, Minimal user interaction, No customization required, Designed for simplicity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Over Timer free?

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

### Is chimingClock free?

chimingClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voice Over Timer or chimingClock?

chimingClock is rated higher. Voice Over Timer averages 3.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while chimingClock averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do Voice Over Timer or chimingClock have ads?

Voice Over Timer shows ads; chimingClock does not.

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

Voice Over Timer ships an update every 3 months, and chimingClock weekly. Most recently, Voice Over Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and chimingClock on September 25, 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.*