Talking Timer vs Sunrise Sunset Notification
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Talking Timer
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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
Sunrise Sunset Notification
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Sunrise Sunset Notification helps you stay connected with the natural rhythm of each day. Using your current location, the app calculates local sunrise and sunset times and displays them in a calm, beautifully designed interface. You can choose to receive a notification at sunrise or sunset, or shortly before each event begins. Point your phone at the sun — direction, height, and sunrise/sunset, beautifully. FEATURES • Accurate local sunrise and sunset times • Separate reminders for sunrise and sunset • Choose when to be notified • Find the sun location even at night or cloudy day • Automatic updates based on your location • Beautiful backgrounds that change with the time of day • Clear countdown to the next solar event • Works without an account • No advertisements • No subscription • No unnecessary features PRIVACY Your location is used only to calculate local sunrise and sunset times. The app does not require an account and does not use your location for advertising. Whether you want to begin your morning with the first light or pause for the evening sunset, Sunrise Sunset Notification gives you a quiet reminder at just the right time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Talking Timer at daily against Sunrise Sunset Notification's weekly. Talking Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Talking Timer ships an update daily, Sunrise Sunset Notification weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Talking Timer | Sunrise Sunset Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Arun D | Ming Liu |
In-app purchases
Talking Timer
No in-app purchases
Sunrise Sunset Notification
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Talking Timer free?
Is Sunrise Sunset Notification free?
Do Talking Timer or Sunrise Sunset Notification have ads?
Which is updated more often, Talking Timer or Sunrise Sunset Notification?
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