# Speaking Clock with Voice vs HourChime

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Speaking Clock with Voice at 43 against HourChime's 3. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speaking Clock with Voice sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HourChime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HourChime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speaking Clock with Voice has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Speaking Clock with Voice's written reviews are positive against 62% of HourChime's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Speaking Clock with Voice ships an update monthly, HourChime every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speaking Clock with Voice | HourChime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-clock-with-voice/id6504088051/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourchime/id6753335220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HKinfoway Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498599856) | [Mitsuhiro Hashimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/509482512) |

## What reviewers say

### Speaking Clock with Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-clock-with-voice/id6504088051)

This app announces the time aloud at user-defined intervals, designed for blind and low-vision users. It offers hands-free, eyes-free time checks with customizable voices, clock faces, and widgets for easy access.

**Highlights:** Automatic spoken time announcements, Hands-free and eyes-free operation, VoiceOver compatibility, Home, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets, Voice countdown timer, Premium HD and Studio voices, Supports 13 languages

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speaking Clock Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Speaking Clock Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


### HourChime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourchime/id6753335220)

This app provides hourly or 30-minute voice cues and sounds to help you stay focused and on track. It features customizable quiet hours and a clean, battery-friendly interface. The app is designed for reliable background operation.

**Highlights:** Hourly/30-minute chime intervals, Spoken time announcements, Customizable mute schedule, Background operation, Battery-friendly design, Light/Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speaking Clock with Voice free?

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

### Is HourChime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speaking Clock with Voice or HourChime?

HourChime is rated higher. Speaking Clock with Voice averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while HourChime averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Speaking Clock with Voice or HourChime have ads?

Neither Speaking Clock with Voice nor HourChime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speaking Clock with Voice or HourChime?

Speaking Clock with Voice ships an update monthly, and HourChime every 2 months. Most recently, Speaking Clock with Voice was updated on November 8, 2026 and HourChime on November 8, 2026.

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