# Voice Over Timer vs Metalock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metalock at none against Voice Over Timer's 1. Metalock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Voice Over Timer ships an update every 3 months, Metalock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Over Timer | Metalock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-timer/id645775661/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **20** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340) | [Appzone Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/551373559) |

## 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 |


### Metalock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalock/id6477567205)

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

**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 Metalock free?

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

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

Voice Over Timer shows ads; Metalock does not.

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

Voice Over Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Metalock every 2 months. Most recently, Voice Over Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Metalock on October 11, 2026.

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