Comparison

Talking Timer vs PC Speaker

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

Head to head
About

Talking Timer

Features
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Talking Timer is a simple yet powerful countdown and count-up timer that speaks the time aloud, helping you stay focused without constantly looking at your screen. Perfect for workouts, yoga, meditation, games, presentations, and daily routines, Talking Timer keeps you in sync by announcing each time interval clearly and audibly. How it works Set a countdown - for example, starting from 5 and Talking Timer will speak: “Five, Four, Three, Two, One.” You can also enable repeat mode to loop the counting automatically, making it ideal for interval-based activities. FEATURES - Countdown & Count-up modes - Repeat counting - Start delay & repeat delay - Mute option - Adjustable font size & color - Dark & Light themes

About

PC Speaker

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-fidelity wireless speaker for your PC. Stream PC audio over Wi-Fi with ultra-low latency and crystal-clear quality, perfect for listening from across the room or when you need a temporary speaker.

Highlights
  • Wireless PC speaker functionality
  • Ultra-low latency audio streaming
  • High-fidelity uncompressed audio
  • QR code pairing
  • Real-time diagnostics dashboard
  • Windows and macOS support
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a high-fidelity wireless speaker for your PC. Need a temporary speaker for your computer? Don't have a Bluetooth adapter, or simply want to listen to your PC audio from across the room? PC Speaker streams your computer's system audio directly to your iOS device over local Wi-Fi with ultra-low latency and crystal-clear quality. REQUIRED COMPANION APP: To use this application, you must download the companion sender program on your PC by visiting "https://speaker.eggmango.com/". This desktop program is the essential module required to capture and transmit your PC's audio to your mobile device. KEY FEATURES - Instant QR Code Pairing No need to type complex IP addresses or configure ports. Just run the companion app on your PC, scan the QR code displayed on the screen, and connection is established instantly. - High-Fidelity Audio Streaming Experience uncompressed Float32 PCM stereo audio at 48,000 Hz. Enjoy clean, high-quality computer sound directly through your iPhone's speakers or connected headphones. - Ultra-Low Latency and Stability Optimized local WebSocket transmission ensures minimal audio delay, making it perfect for watching videos, listening to music, or monitoring PC audio output. - Real-Time Diagnostics and Control Keep track of your audio stream status. The detailed in-app dashboard shows real-time stats like frames received, network data throughput, output routes, volume, and playback gain controls. - Universal Desktop Support Works seamlessly with the lightweight companion sender app on both Windows and macOS systems. HOW TO USE IT 1. On your PC (Windows or macOS), go to "https://speaker.eggmango.com/" to download and run the required companion PC Speaker Sender program. 2. Open this app on your iPhone or iPad. 3. Scan the QR code displayed on your PC screen. 4. Your PC audio will immediately start playing through your iOS device!

Screenshots

Talking Timer4 screens
PC Speaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Talking Timer at Free against PC Speaker's $1.99. Talking Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). PC Speaker's advantage is chart position (#161 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Talking Timer is free to download; PC Speaker costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Timer ships an update daily, PC Speaker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Talking Timer versus PC Speaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking TimerPC Speaker
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#161 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArun DPurple Night Inc

In-app purchases

None

Talking Timer

No in-app purchases

None

PC Speaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talking Timer free?
Talking Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PC Speaker free?
PC Speaker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talking Timer or PC Speaker have ads?
Neither Talking Timer nor PC Speaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talking Timer or PC Speaker?
Talking Timer ships an update daily, and PC Speaker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Talking Timer was updated on October 18, 2026 and PC Speaker on October 14, 2026.

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