Comparison

AlwaysOnClock vs Time Talks

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

Head to head
About

AlwaysOnClock

Features
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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 awayβ€”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.

About

Time Talks

Features
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Speaking Clock announces the current hour in a clear, pre-recorded human voice β€” so you always know the time without stopping what you're doing. Whether you're cooking, working, exercising, or simply relaxing, Speaking Clock keeps you on schedule with a gentle hourly chime, spoken aloud. Choose Your Voice Pick from natural male and female voices, each recorded by a real person for a warm, pleasant sound. Your Schedule, Your Rules Enable only the hours that matter to you. Use quick presets β€” Daytime, Waking Hours, Business, or All 24 β€” or tap individual hours to build a completely custom schedule. No announcements during the night. No surprises. Works in the Background With notifications enabled, Speaking Clock schedules upcoming announcements so they play even when the app is closed. Open the app periodically to keep future hours refreshed. Simple and Honest A live clock, a single on/off toggle, a preview button, and a clean schedule screen. No subscriptions. No hidden settings. The app tells you exactly how it works and what it can't do. Key Features Hourly time announcements in a pre-recorded human voice Male and female voice options Per-hour schedule control with one-tap presets Background announcements via iOS notifications Live clock display updates every second Preview any announcement instantly Transparent status: next announcement, active hours, notification coverage

Screenshots

AlwaysOnClock3 screens
Time Talks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Time Talks at Free against AlwaysOnClock's $7.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Time Talks is free to download; AlwaysOnClock costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
AlwaysOnClock versus Time Talks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlwaysOnClockTime Talks
Price$7.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlivier MalletInnovitics Inc.

In-app purchases

None

AlwaysOnClock

No in-app purchases

None

Time Talks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlwaysOnClock free?
AlwaysOnClock costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time Talks free?
Time Talks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlwaysOnClock or Time Talks have ads?
Neither AlwaysOnClock nor Time Talks shows ads.

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