Comparison

Onyx Timer vs Voice Timer

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

Head to head
About

Onyx Timer

This app allows users to create and manage custom workouts combining time-based and rep-based exercises. Control your workout hands-free with voice commands and receive audio cues for each exercise. Workouts can be saved and shared, with options for visual and auditory customization.

Highlights
  • Voice-controlled timer
  • Mix time and rep-based exercises
  • Audio exercise announcements
  • Background operation
  • Workout saving and sharing
  • Customizable commands
Features
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Onyx is a talking timer app that lets you mix time-based and rep-based exercises in the same workout. Turn on listening mode to control the timer with your voice - after you're done with those pushups, simply say "next!" to go to the next exercise. Features: • Announces exercises in Siri's voice. • Customizable voice control commands for hands-free operation. • Runs in background, or with screen locked. • Listen to music while using the timer. • Optional beep and vibrate between exercises. • Workouts are saved to iCloud, or locally if iCloud is disabled. • Swipe screen to go forward or back. • Displays exercises as a running marquee. • Highly customizable. • Mix time-based and rep-based exercises in the same workout. • Add images and notes to exercises and color-code them. • In-depth help / operating manual. • Import and export workouts via email. • Dark and light skin.

About

Voice Timer

Control your workout timer hands-free with voice commands. This app is designed for exercises like calisthenics, offering an easy-to-read display and always-on screen. Focus on your fitness, not your phone.

Highlights
  • Hands-free voice control
  • Workout-focused design
  • Large, high-contrast display
  • Customizable time format
  • Always-on display
  • Local voice processing
Features
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Unleash hands-free workouts with Voice Timer! This simple, voice-activated timer lets you focus on your exercise, not your phone. Key Benefits: - Hands-Free Control: Start, stop, reset, or restart your timer with voice commands. - Workout Focused: Ideal for calisthenics and other activities where you need a voice-activated timer. - Easy to Read: High contrast, large font ensures readability even during intense workouts. Features: - Voice Activation: Control the timer with "start," "stop," "reset," and "restart". - Customizable Format: Choose your preferred time display (0.0, 0:00.0, or 00:00). - Always-On Display: The screen stays on, so your timer is always visible. Download now and experience the convenience of voice-controlled workouts! Note: Voice mode needs microphone and speech recognition permissions. For maximum privacy, your voice is processed locally on your device and never stored. It may be sent to Apple to help improve speech recognition, but it's never shared with anyone else.

Screenshots

Onyx Timer4 screens
Voice Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Timer at 5.0 against Onyx Timer's 4.1. Voice Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Onyx Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Onyx Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Voice Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Voice Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 16 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onyx Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Voice Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Onyx Timer versus Voice Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnyx TimerVoice Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirill EdelmanAndrea Bizzotto

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Onyx Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Voice Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onyx Timer free?
Onyx Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voice Timer free?
Voice Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onyx Timer or Voice Timer?
Voice Timer is rated higher. Onyx Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Voice Timer averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Onyx Timer or Voice Timer have ads?
Neither Onyx Timer nor Voice Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onyx Timer or Voice Timer?
Onyx Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Voice Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Onyx Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Voice Timer on October 30, 2026.

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