Comparison

Talking Timers vs FlowTimer3

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

Head to head
About

Talking Timers

Features
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[Hands-Free Voice Timer – No Need to Look at the Screen!] Do you constantly check your phone screen during workouts, cooking, or studying? Talking Timers is a multi-timer that reads out loud every step of your routine. Keep your eyes and hands focused entirely on your tasks while listening to clear voice guidance. β–  Why Talking Timers? - Voice Guidance (TTS): Speaks out every phase like "Step 1 start," or "30 seconds remaining." - Multi-Timer: Run multiple independent timers concurrently. - Interval & Steps: Customize routines by adding multiple sequential steps inside a single timer. - Vibration Alert: Stay on track even in noisy environments with customizable vibration settings. - Easy Management: Save your custom timers by name and load them anytime instantly. β–  Highly Recommended For: - Home Workouts & Pilates: Follow routines like "1-min Squat, 30-sec Rest" completely hands-free. - Cooking & Baking: Know the next recipe step through voice even with messy hands. - Studying & Focus: Systematically manage Pomodoro sessions or subject time limits. - Presentation Practice: Check speech timeline step-by-step to stay on track. β–  Note Depending on system settings, voice alerts may be restricted when the app is closed or the screen is off. We recommend keeping the screen on or disabling battery optimization for best performance.

About

FlowTimer3

Features
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GET ORGANIZED and manage your responsibilities with a minimalist and realistic approach. HELPS YOU FOCUS on work and learning. Use the FLOW of the RULE OF THREE: (1) Set three goals (2) Focus on action - achieve your goals (3) Review your day As simple as this. As powerful as this. Keep it simple, then it works. No statistics. NO gamification. NO distractions. HOW TO START A FOCUS ROUTINE - You may start with just one goal per day. Keep it up for a few days before you change anything. REVIEW YOUR DAY - Use the review and gratitude routine at the end of the day. It’s optional. But it may be the most rewarding part :) This is a trial version. Test all the features for two days and then decide if you’d like to upgrade to the PRO option for the full experience. PRO-FEATURES: - Identify 3 GOALS and implement them throughout the day. - Customize individual TIMERS for your goals. You may change your focus time, break duration and number of repeats. - REFLECT your day with questions you can choose from. You can also create your own questions and make it a small HABIT TRACKER. - The results of your timer sessions automatically visualize your SUCCESS. Data stays on your device, works offline. Terms of Use (general EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service for FlowTimer3 PRO: https://flowtimer3.audiator.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Talking Timers4 screens
FlowTimer34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlowTimer3 at none against Talking Timers's shown. FlowTimer3 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). Talking Timers's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Talking Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlowTimer3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, FlowTimer3 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Talking Timers versus FlowTimer3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking TimersFlowTimer3
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnowdropSoft Co.,Ltd.STEFAN MATHEAS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Talking Timers

One-time1
  • Remove Limits$3.99
3 purchases

FlowTimer3

Subscriptions2
  • FlowTimer3 PRO$1.991 Month
  • FlowTimer3 PRO$10.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Talking Timers free?
Talking Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowTimer3 free?
FlowTimer3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Talking Timers or FlowTimer3 have ads?
Talking Timers shows ads; FlowTimer3 does not.
Which is updated more often, Talking Timers or FlowTimer3?
Talking Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, and FlowTimer3 every 2 days. Most recently, Talking Timers was updated on October 14, 2026 and FlowTimer3 on September 28, 2026.

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