Comparison

VocalClock vs SLFSpeakTime

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

SLFSpeakTime

Features
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SLFSpeakTime speaks the current time at intervals you choose - from every minute to once per hour. Optionally includes day of week and date announcements at separate configurable intervals. Works continuously in the background, even when your device is locked or in standby mode. Perfect for staying aware of time during workouts, cooking, work sessions, or any activity where checking your device isn't convenient. Choose from multiple system voices and adjust volume to your preference. This app is in the public domain. You can access the source code here - https://github.com/stewartFrench/SLFSpeakTime

Screenshots

VocalClock4 screens
SLFSpeakTime3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VocalClock at 18.6 against SLFSpeakTime's 26.2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VocalClock versus SLFSpeakTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocalClockSLFSpeakTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhuyen DuongStewart French

In-app purchases

None

VocalClock

No in-app purchases

None

SLFSpeakTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VocalClock free?
VocalClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SLFSpeakTime free?
SLFSpeakTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VocalClock or SLFSpeakTime have ads?
Neither VocalClock nor SLFSpeakTime shows ads.

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