Time Talks vs SLFSpeakTime

Speaking Clock announces the current hour in a clear, pre-recorded human voice — 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 — Daytime, Waking Hours, Business, or All 24 — 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

SLFSpeakTime speaks the current time at intervals you choose - from every minute to once per hour. Optionally includes day of week and date announcements at separate configurable intervals. Works continuously in the background, even when your device is locked or in standby mode. Perfect for staying aware of time during workouts, cooking, work sessions, or any activity where checking your device isn't convenient. Choose from multiple system voices and adjust volume to your preference. This app is in the public domain. You can access the source code here - https://github.com/stewartFrench/SLFSpeakTime