VocalClock vs Time Talks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VocalClock
This app announces the time aloud at custom intervals, even when your screen is locked. It helps you stay focused by providing passive time awareness without interrupting your current task or app.
- Announces time at custom intervals
- Runs in the background with screen locked
- Adjustable announcement frequency
- Customizable phrases before time announcement
- Smart scheduling for specific days/times
- Natural-sounding Siri voices
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Stop checking your phone just to see the time. VocalClock announces the time aloud at any interval you choose, and keeps working even when your screen is locked. Stay focused, stay present, and let time come to you. STAY IN FLOW Lock your phone. Play music. Switch apps. VocalClock runs in the background and speaks the time without interrupting what you're doing. No more breaking concentration just to glance at the clock. ANY INTERVAL YOU NEED Set announcements from seconds to hours: • Every 30 seconds for precision timing • Every 5 minutes during workouts • Every hour while working • Any custom interval that fits your routine SPEAK IT YOUR WAY • Add a custom phrase before the time • Hear just the time if you prefer • Enable seconds for exact precision • Choose from natural-sounding Siri voices SMART SCHEDULING You don’t need announcements all day. VocalClock speaks only when you want it to: • Choose specific days of the week • Set active start and end times • Delay the start for future sessions DESIGNED FOR • Workouts and interval training • Cooking and task timing • Deep work and productivity • Meditation and mindfulness • Presentations and speaking practice • Anyone who wants passive awareness of time Simple. Reliable. Built to just work. Questions? Email us at: vocalclock.app@gmail.com
Time Talks
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Speaking Clock announces the current hour in a clear, pre-recorded human voice — so you always know the time without stopping what you're doing. Whether you're cooking, working, exercising, or simply relaxing, Speaking Clock keeps you on schedule with a gentle hourly chime, spoken aloud. Choose Your Voice Pick from natural male and female voices, each recorded by a real person for a warm, pleasant sound. Your Schedule, Your Rules Enable only the hours that matter to you. Use quick presets — Daytime, Waking Hours, Business, or All 24 — or tap individual hours to build a completely custom schedule. No announcements during the night. No surprises. Works in the Background With notifications enabled, Speaking Clock schedules upcoming announcements so they play even when the app is closed. Open the app periodically to keep future hours refreshed. Simple and Honest A live clock, a single on/off toggle, a preview button, and a clean schedule screen. No subscriptions. No hidden settings. The app tells you exactly how it works and what it can't do. Key Features Hourly time announcements in a pre-recorded human voice Male and female voice options Per-hour schedule control with one-tap presets Background announcements via iOS notifications Live clock display updates every second Preview any announcement instantly Transparent status: next announcement, active hours, notification coverage
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Time Talks at 16.0 against VocalClock's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
VocalClock ships an update every 10 days, Time Talks every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VocalClock | Time Talks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Khuyen Duong | Innovitics Inc. |
In-app purchases
VocalClock
No in-app purchases
Time Talks
No in-app purchases









