Comparison

Talking Timers vs FocusBell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. ā–  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. ā–  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. ā–  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

FocusBell

Features
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FocusBell is a Pomodoro timer that helps you get into deep focus and stay there. A clean, easy-on-the-eyes dark design and a calm bell sound keep the rhythm of your focus and your breaks. -------------------- ā—† What is the Pomodoro Technique? -------------------- One session is 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute break. After four sessions, you take a longer 15-minute break. Repeating short bursts of focus with regular breaks helps you stay sharp through long study or work sessions. -------------------- ā—† Features -------------------- ā— Pomodoro timer • 25-minute focus sessions • 5-minute short breaks • 15-minute long break after four sessions • Session progress dots ā— Focus history • Today's focus time in real time • Streak counter • Weekly bar chart to look back on your week ā— Pro focus modes • Six modes: Classic, Quick Start, Study, Deep Focus, Creative, and Reading • Set the right focus length and break rhythm with one tap ā— FocusBell Rituals • Four ways to work: "Finish one thing", "Recall study", "Make time", and "Read and write one line" • Record your intention before you start, a check-in during breaks, and a one-line reflection afterward, all in one flow • Look back not just on how long you focused, but on what you moved forward today — all on your device ā— Thoughtful design • Dark UI that is gentle on your eyes • Amber and orange accents -------------------- ā—† Great for -------------------- • Students who want to focus on studying • Remote workers who want to be more productive • Anyone trying to beat procrastination • People making time for reading or exam prep • Anyone who wants to see their daily focus time -------------------- ā—† Privacy first -------------------- • No ads • All data is stored on your device • No account required -------------------- Terms: https://starcrown.co.jp/terms Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy About FocusBell Pro FocusBell Pro is an auto-renewing subscription with monthly and yearly plans. Current prices and periods are shown on the purchase screen. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple ID subscription settings. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Talking Timers4 screens
FocusBell1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusBell at none against Talking Timers's shown. FocusBell also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Talking Timers's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Talking Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusBell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, FocusBell every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Talking Timers versus FocusBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking TimersFocusBell
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnowdropSoftStarcrown Inc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Talking Timers

One-time1
  • Remove Limits$3.99
2 purchases

FocusBell

Subscriptions2
  • FocusBell Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FocusBell Pro Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Talking Timers free?
Talking Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusBell free?
FocusBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Talking Timers or FocusBell have ads?
Talking Timers shows ads; FocusBell does not.
Which is updated more often, Talking Timers or FocusBell?
Talking Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, and FocusBell every 4 days. Most recently, Talking Timers was updated on October 31, 2026 and FocusBell on October 31, 2026.

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