# VoiceClock vs Student Secretary

The clearest difference is price: Student Secretary at Free against VoiceClock's $2.99. Student Secretary also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). VoiceClock's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Student Secretary is free to download; VoiceClock costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Student Secretary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VoiceClock has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VoiceClock ships an update monthly, Student Secretary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VoiceClock | Student Secretary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voiceclock-talking/id660371546/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/student-secretary/id6763326515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 176 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shinichi Aokawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/502862033) | [ASAYIL ALMARRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865743731) |

## What reviewers say

### VoiceClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voiceclock-talking/id660371546)

This app announces the current time through voice notifications, even when your device is locked. Customize spoken phrases before and after the time, and choose from multiple languages for announcements. It also offers a simple massage function for relaxation.

**Highlights:** Voice time announcements, Customizable spoken phrases, Multi-language support, Shake to announce time, Sleep mode for notification silencing, Vibration-based massage function

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Student Secretary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/student-secretary/id6763326515)

This app helps students manage their academic life by providing tools for scheduling, focus, and document organization. It aims to boost efficiency and reduce stress through smart features and accessibility support.

**Highlights:** Smart study timer and focus mode, Seamless scheduling for lectures and deadlines, Accomplishments tracker for motivation, Document management for study materials, Accessibility support for screen readers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VoiceClock free?

VoiceClock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Student Secretary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VoiceClock or Student Secretary?

Student Secretary is rated higher. VoiceClock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Student Secretary averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VoiceClock or Student Secretary have ads?

Neither VoiceClock nor Student Secretary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VoiceClock or Student Secretary?

VoiceClock ships an update monthly, and Student Secretary every 3 weeks. Most recently, VoiceClock was updated on September 18, 2026 and Student Secretary on June 26, 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.*