Comparison

VoiceClock vs Kinlo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VoiceClock

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
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Even if put it in a pocket to lock your iPhone, This app inform the time. By Starting the application, can be edited freely the words before and after the time if the desk clock. For example, "now" 8:00 "Let's go" It is possible. (Please write the character in the language currently used) 【Please】 When enabling sound effect, please select other than "banner is Persistent" in notification setting so that voice notification will not be interrupted. 【The following languages are supported for voice notification at lock time】 ※ Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Arabic, Greek, Turkish, English (Alex) ※ The English voice notification is made for 12 hours 00: 00 to 11: 30 (Example 1: 12: 00 AM, Example 2: 11: 30 AM) 12: 00 ~ 23: 30 (Example 1: 12: 00 PM, Example 2: 11: 30 PM) It is expressed as. How to use ※ Clock · (Analog / digital, background color, font) setting can be switched by swiping left, right, up, and down. · Receive a notification via voice the time you tap the "Talking". · We will inform you by voice time and shake. · You can switch by tapping the "ON" or "OFF" the time signal notification. ※ Setting · You can edit the words before and after the time of the sandwich voice notification. · You can select the language of the device other than setting. · It is possible to select 10 types of sound effects and sound OFF. · You can change "Notification interval", "Time format", "Notification with shake". ※Sleep · You can set the time zone to stop the voice notification. (It does not correspond to a 1-minute notification interval) ※ Relaxation time · How is the Use simple massage function using the vibration of the iPhone, you can try to heal mind while listening in your favorite music.

About

Kinlo

Features
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Kinlo brings your family's everyday life together in one place — clear, shared, and with a good dose of motivation. SHARED CALENDAR Everyone's plans in one spot. See at a glance who has what today — and nothing gets forgotten. TASKS THAT ARE ACTUALLY FUN Share chores across the family, collect points, and keep your streak going. Kids stay motivated with rewards and small wins. SHOPPING & MEAL PLAN Plan the week, turn it into a shopping list automatically, and check things off together — everyone on their own device, always in sync. A FAMILY THAT GROWS TOGETHER Shared quests, a family board, and a weekly recap show what you've accomplished together. BUILT TO BE ACCESSIBLE Kinlo is designed from the ground up for VoiceOver and every family member. Calendar, tasks, and the shopping list are free. Kinlo Premium unlocks meal planning and AI quests. Questions? info@kroegoor.com

Screenshots

VoiceClock4 screens
Kinlo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kinlo at Free against VoiceClock's $2.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VoiceClock ships an update monthly, Kinlo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VoiceClock versus Kinlo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoiceClockKinlo
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinichi AokawaKrogoor Entertainment

In-app purchases

None

VoiceClock

No in-app purchases

None

Kinlo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VoiceClock free?
VoiceClock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kinlo free?
Kinlo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VoiceClock or Kinlo have ads?
Neither VoiceClock nor Kinlo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VoiceClock or Kinlo?
VoiceClock ships an update monthly, and Kinlo every 2 months. Most recently, VoiceClock was updated on September 27, 2026 and Kinlo on September 12, 2026.

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