Sniper Timer vs Talking Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sniper Timer
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One app, many timers—with a little fun. Fun Timer X brings together four timer modes for whatever you're doing. From kitchen and study countdowns to a Shogi game clock and workout intervals, this one app has you covered. Four modes - Timer — the classic countdown; start instantly from presets - Shogi Timer — a two-player game clock that tracks each side's turn - Count Up — measure elapsed time as it climbs - Interval — repeat work and rest periods, great for training Why you'll like it - Each tab's timer runs independently - Switch to another tab and it pauses automatically; come back and continue - Alert sounds are stored on your device, so they play reliably even offline - A simple, easy-to-read screen Perfect for studying, cooking, training, board games and more.
Talking Timer
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Talking Timer is a simple yet powerful countdown and count-up timer that speaks the time aloud, helping you stay focused without constantly looking at your screen. Perfect for workouts, yoga, meditation, games, presentations, and daily routines, Talking Timer keeps you in sync by announcing each time interval clearly and audibly. How it works Set a countdown - for example, starting from 5 and Talking Timer will speak: “Five, Four, Three, Two, One.” You can also enable repeat mode to loop the counting automatically, making it ideal for interval-based activities. FEATURES - Countdown & Count-up modes - Repeat counting - Start delay & repeat delay - Mute option - Adjustable font size & color - Dark & Light themes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Talking Timer at daily against Sniper Timer's every 6 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sniper Timer ships an update every 6 months, Talking Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sniper Timer | Talking Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hatsuhito Shimizu | Arun D |
In-app purchases
Sniper Timer
No in-app purchases
Talking Timer
No in-app purchases









