# Talk Time (Time signal clock) vs 1Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1Timer at 81% against Talk Time (Time signal clock)'s 38%. 1Timer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 23 months). Talk Time (Time signal clock)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Talk Time (Time signal clock) asks for nothing beyond the download.

1Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Timer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Talk Time (Time signal clock)'s written reviews are positive against 81% of 1Timer's.

Talk Time (Time signal clock) ships an update every 23 months, 1Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talk Time (Time signal clock) | 1Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-time-time-signal-clock/id905615080/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sosuke Okubo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499266467) | [Diffuse Thinking LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692715488) |

## What reviewers say

### Talk Time (Time signal clock)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-time-time-signal-clock/id905615080)

This utility app announces the current time at user-defined intervals. It's designed for situations where you need to stay aware of the time without constantly checking your device, such as during busy mornings or when working under pressure. Supports English and Japanese.

**Highlights:** Announces time at set intervals, Supports English and Japanese, Useful for busy schedules, Customizable intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 1Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791)

This app provides highly customizable voice timers for various activities like workouts, habits, and routines. Set per-second countdowns, interval reminders, and choose from multiple languages and voices for announcements. It offers quick access via widgets and works offline with VoiceOver support.

**Highlights:** Voice countdown announcements, Customizable reminder intervals, Multiple language and voice options, Chaining timers together, Widget for quick access, Works with locked screen, VoiceOver support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable voice timers
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🔒 Lifetime license option
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable voice prompts
- 🐛 Ads on premium version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lifetime license not transferable to new devices
- 👎 Unintuitive UI in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Ads closing the app
- Voice prompts not working after switching to background
- Timer number disappearing when closing app from background
- White noise/static audio issue

**Requested features**

- Delayed start option
- Ability to record custom voice messages
- More alarm sound options
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to organize timers into folders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talk Time (Time signal clock) free?

Talk Time (Time signal clock) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 1Timer free?

1Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talk Time (Time signal clock) or 1Timer?

1Timer is rated higher. Talk Time (Time signal clock) averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 1Timer averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Talk Time (Time signal clock) or 1Timer have ads?

1Timer shows ads; Talk Time (Time signal clock) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talk Time (Time signal clock) or 1Timer?

Talk Time (Time signal clock) ships an update every 23 months, and 1Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Talk Time (Time signal clock) was updated on October 24, 2026 and 1Timer on October 25, 2026.

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