# Talking Timers vs FocusBell

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Timers | FocusBell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Size | 25 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SnowdropSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541796403) | [Starcrown Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082624152) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-timers-voice-and-multi/id6759304310)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Limits | $3.99 | one-time |


### FocusBell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusbell-focus-timer/id6762322979)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusBell Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| FocusBell Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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