# MultiTimer vs VocalClock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VocalClock at none against MultiTimer's 4. VocalClock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). MultiTimer's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MultiTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VocalClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

VocalClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of MultiTimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of VocalClock's.

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, VocalClock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | VocalClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalclock-voice-timer-alarm/id6758654309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Khuyen Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857157292) |

## What reviewers say

### MultiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278)

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer creation, Customizable layouts, Personalized labels, colors, icons, Timer history tracking, Web sharing of timers, iCloud sync, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MultiTimer Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| MultiTimer Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $8.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent multi-timer functionality
- 👍 Highly customizable timers
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🔍 Versatile for various use cases (cooking, workouts, productivity, etc.)
- 🌍 Syncs across devices via iCloud

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Alarms not always audible when phone is locked or in silent mode
- 🕰 Apple Watch app has limited functionality compared to iPhone app
- 💰 Pro version considered expensive by some users

**Reported bugs**

- Interval timers not playing sounds consistently
- Timers not syncing properly between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Timers continuing to countdown after being reset

**Requested features**

- Allow custom timer durations
- Add ability to copy/duplicate timers
- Implement text-to-speech for alert tones
- Improve Apple Watch app to match iPhone app functionality
- Add option to automatically repeat timers


### VocalClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalclock-voice-timer-alarm/id6758654309)

This app announces the time aloud at custom intervals, even when your screen is locked. It helps you stay focused by providing passive time awareness without interrupting your current task or app.

**Highlights:** Announces time at custom intervals, Runs in the background with screen locked, Adjustable announcement frequency, Customizable phrases before time announcement, Smart scheduling for specific days/times, Natural-sounding Siri voices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is VocalClock free?

VocalClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or VocalClock?

VocalClock is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while VocalClock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MultiTimer or VocalClock have ads?

Neither MultiTimer nor VocalClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or VocalClock?

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, and VocalClock every 10 days. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on October 17, 2026 and VocalClock on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*