VocalClock vs Talking Timer
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
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 VocalClock's every 10 days. Talking Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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.
VocalClock ships an update every 10 days, Talking Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VocalClock | Talking Timer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Khuyen Duong | Arun D |
In-app purchases
VocalClock
No in-app purchases
Talking Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VocalClock free?
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Do VocalClock or Talking Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, VocalClock or Talking Timer?
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