# Talking Stopwatch & Timer

> This stopwatch can notify you of the time by voice as well as music and vibrate.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fps.stopwatch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fps.stopwatch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fps.stopwatch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** L.droid
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 9,736,139
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (37,515 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-18
- **First published:** 2011-10-12
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 7.28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fps.stopwatch)
- **Website:** [http://app-web.main.jp/](http://app-web.main.jp/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://app-web.main.jp/privacypolicy](http://app-web.main.jp/privacypolicy)

## Description

**Talking Stopwatch & Timer** is a versatile and user-friendly Chrome extension designed for precise time management. Features include multiple timer modes such as countdown, count-up, and interval timers. It uniquely supports voice notifications using Google Text to Speech, music alerts, vibrations, and silent notifications to keep you informed during timing sessions.

Customize the interface's color, font, size, and orientation to suit your preferences. The stopwatch supports lap and split times and operates efficiently with minimal power consumption, continuing even when the device is in sleep mode. Ideal for sports, workouts, cooking, meditation, and everyday tasks, it offers export options and background customization for a personalized experience. Compatible with tablets and smartphones, this extension ensures reliable and convenient time tracking wherever you go.

## Rankings

- #14,399 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.fps.stopwatch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Talking Stopwatch & Timer is widely praised for reliable timing and straightforward use. Users report it does exactly what they need, with a clear interface and simple instructions. The talking timer feature is a key strength, and many reviews highlight its usefulness for workouts and other timing tasks, as well as compatibility with earbuds. However, multiple users note stability issues on certain devices, such as the timer stopping or the screen locking. Feedback on voice prompts is mixed: generally functional but not always controllable or of high quality. Overall, solid functionality with room for reliability and audio controls improvements.

### Pros

- Reliable timer/stopwatch functionality that works as expected.
- Clear, simple UI with easy-to-follow instructions.
- Voice/talking alert features are functional and valued by users.
- Good for timing workouts and other timing tasks.
- Overall, generally matches user expectations and description.

### Cons

- Stability issues/bugs on some devices (e.g., timer stops talking, freezes, screen locks).
- Voice prompts are not fully controllable or consistent; some users want interval speech or higher-quality voice.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fps.stopwatch)