Time Talks vs StyleClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Time Talks
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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
StyleClock
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Make time visible. StyleClock turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, expressive full-screen clock and focus companion. Pick a look that fits your desk, room, study session, or daily routine. SIX CLOCK STYLES β’ Digital β clear and precise β’ Radio β a tuner dial, seconds turning under a fixed pointer β’ Dot β animated dots and movement β’ Classic β a traditional clock face β’ Funny β oversized time at a glance β’ Cloud β hours hidden in the dial, uncovered by overlapping discs CUSTOMIZE THE DETAILS β’ 19 color themes for light, dark, and colorful setups β’ Quartz, mechanical, and dot movement options on supported faces β’ Simple sound on/off control β’ Portrait and landscape layouts β’ Optimized for iPhone and iPad, including resizable iPad windows FOCUS TIMER β’ Quick 5, 10, and 25-minute presets β’ Adjust any session from 1 to 60 minutes β’ Start, pause, resume, or end a session with simple controls HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add a minimal StyleClock face to your Home Screen in multiple widget sizes, including extra-large on iPad. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. No ads. No tracking. Your preferences stay on your device. StyleClock keeps time simple, visible, and personal.
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Verdict
Time Talks and StyleClock are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Time Talks ships an update every 6 days, StyleClock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time Talks | StyleClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Innovitics Inc. | ε―δΌ ι‘Ή |
In-app purchases
Time Talks
No in-app purchases
StyleClock
No in-app purchases









