Cuckoo Speaking Clock vs AlwaysOnClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cuckoo Speaking Clock
Receive frequent voice updates of the current time to help manage your routine without constantly checking your device. Ideal for morning preparations and staying punctual with customizable intervals and alerts.
- Voice time updates
- Short interval timer
- Customizable intervals
- Time to go alert
- Recurring schedules
- Works offline
- Distraction-free design
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Stay on time without checking your phone. Cuckoo Speaking Clock gives you short, frequent voice time updates while you get ready. No interruptions. No guessing. No last-minute rush. Why it’s different Most timers notify every 30 or 60 minutes. This one keeps you aware every few minutes. You always know where you are in time. How it works • Set start and end time • Choose your interval (1, 3, 5, 10 min or custom) • Press start The app announces the time as you move through your routine. Perfect for • Morning routines • Getting ready for work or school • Staying punctual without checking your phone • ADHD-friendly time awareness Features • Speaking clock with voice updates • Short interval timer • Continuous or end-time mode • “Time to go” alert • Recurring schedules • Minimal, distraction-free design • Works offline Stop checking. Start knowing.
AlwaysOnClock
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AlwaysOn Clock: Your iPhone, Reimagined as a Timepiece. Forget the lock screen. Free your time. AlwaysOn Clock redefines how you use your iPhone. Engineered to stay active, this app disables auto-lock to provide an instant, permanent time display. Whether you are at your workstation, in a recording studio, or on your bedside table, the time is no longer a button-press away—it is simply there. Display Without Compromise Zero Locking: The screen stays active and vibrant as long as you need. Your iPhone becomes a dedicated, professional clock. Instant Glanceability: No need to touch the screen or raise the device. One glance is all it takes, even from across the room. Dynamic LED Signature: A ring of light pulses with every second, inspired by the high-precision clocks found in radio broadcast studios. Total Ambience Control: An ultra-responsive brightness slider allows you to shift from studio-grade clarity to a dim, non-distracting night glow in a single swipe. Declutter your space. A minimalist interface, 6 iconic font styles, and full color customization to match your professional or personal decor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cuckoo Speaking Clock at Free against AlwaysOnClock's $7.99. Cuckoo Speaking Clock also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On 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
Cuckoo Speaking Clock is free to download; AlwaysOnClock costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cuckoo Speaking Clock | AlwaysOnClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOONYONG HWANG | Olivier Mallet |
In-app purchases
Cuckoo Speaking Clock
No in-app purchases
AlwaysOnClock
No in-app purchases
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