Comparison

TimeSpeaker vs Rift Valley Timer

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

Head to head
About

TimeSpeaker

This utility app announces the time and temperature at user-defined intervals. It can also record short videos triggered by specific events and control HomeKit lights and sensors. The app allows for public time announcements and displays temperature data from connected sensors.

Highlights
  • Periodic time and temperature announcements
  • Configurable announcement intervals
  • Trigger-based video recording
  • HomeKit sensor temperature display
  • HomeKit light control
Features
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This application tells the time and/or temperature at chosen intervals. It might make five separate announcements at times you can set. Besides, it can records short videos with selected camera which starts recording with a trigger you can set. Using TimeSpeaker you can make public time announcements periodically or special announcements at certain times while you are playing background music. If you have HomeKit sensors set at your device you can see temperature data of that sensor. HomeKit lights can be seen and can be controlled.

About

Rift Valley Timer

This app provides a distraction-free countdown timer experience. Create and manage groups of sequential timers with customizable alerts and visual cues. Choose from multiple display styles for optimal visibility.

Highlights
  • Sequential timer groups
  • Customizable sounds and vibration
  • Flexible timer editing
  • Multiple display styles
  • Gesture and toolbar controls
  • Visual alerts with color cues
Features
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RiVal.T is a powerful, distraction-free countdown timer app. Create and manage groups of sequential timers, each with customizable sounds, vibration, and visual alerts. The app features: Sequential Timer Groups: Organize timers into groups that run one after another, with optional transition beeps and customizable alarms for each group. Drag and drop timers between these groups. Flexible Timer Editing: Set start, warning, and final thresholds for each timer, with intuitive picker wheels for hours, minutes, and seconds. Instantly see which phase you’re in with green, yellow, and red color cues. Three Distinct Timer Displays: Choose between a retro numeric LED, a circular progress donut, or a traffic light-style display, all designed for maximum visibility and minimal distraction. Gesture and Toolbar Controls: Start, pause, rewind, or fast-forward timers with simple gestures or an optional on-screen toolbar, making the app perfect for both quick access and hands-free operation. RiVal.T brings clarity and precision to your timing needs, whether you’re on stage, in the gym, or managing complex routines.

Screenshots

TimeSpeaker4 screens
Rift Valley Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rift Valley Timer at 100% against TimeSpeaker's 33%. Rift Valley Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). TimeSpeaker's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

TimeSpeaker costs $0.99 and Rift Valley Timer $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rift Valley Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TimeSpeaker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rift Valley Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeSpeaker ships an update every 3 weeks, Rift Valley Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TimeSpeaker versus Rift Valley Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeSpeakerRift Valley Timer
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperUMIT CELENRift Valley Software, Inc.

Customer experience

TimeSpeaker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Rift Valley Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TimeSpeaker

No in-app purchases

None

Rift Valley Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeSpeaker free?
TimeSpeaker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rift Valley Timer free?
Rift Valley Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimeSpeaker or Rift Valley Timer?
Rift Valley Timer is rated higher. TimeSpeaker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Rift Valley Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TimeSpeaker or Rift Valley Timer have ads?
Neither TimeSpeaker nor Rift Valley Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeSpeaker or Rift Valley Timer?
TimeSpeaker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rift Valley Timer fortnightly. Most recently, TimeSpeaker was updated on September 6, 2026 and Rift Valley Timer on August 30, 2026.

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