# Speaking Clock

> Time signal voice notification. Multilingual with various settings.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.goodstones.speakingclock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.goodstones.speakingclock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.goodstones.speakingclock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Riccardo Crosato
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 24,262
- **Rating:** 4.25 / 5 (163 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2018-04-13
- **First published:** 2017-08-28
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.goodstones.speakingclock)
- **Website:** [http://www.goodstones.net/](http://www.goodstones.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.goodstones.net/privacyapp/](https://www.goodstones.net/privacyapp/)

## Description

**Speaking Clock** is a versatile Chrome extension that allows users to view and listen to the current time with ease. Utilizing your device's text-to-speech service, it provides multilingual voice notifications that can be activated via a double tap on the display.

The extension features a full-screen clock that adapts to your display size and offers customizable notification settings. Users can set voice alerts at intervals of 15, 30, or 60 minutes, choose between voice, vibration, or beep notifications, and define silent periods to avoid disturbances. Additionally, it supports automatic service startup and notifies users when the service is activated or stopped. Designed with education in mind, this ad-free tool enhances time awareness conveniently and effectively.

## Rankings

- #402,461 — Overall

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Speaking Clock app for its simplicity, usefulness in managing time, and minimal permissions. However, several users wish it didn't require internet, report issues with the mute/silent mode not working correctly, and note limited language support. There are requests for more customization options and better device compatibility.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use interface
- Effectively helps with time management
- Works well without requiring unnecessary permissions
- Customizable speaking intervals are appreciated
- App runs well in the background without draining battery excessively

### Cons

- Requires internet connection which users wish to avoid
- Mute or silent mode settings do not always work as expected
- Limited language support despite claim of multi-lingual
- Not compatible with some devices like Alcatel 3
- Lacks some desired customization such as manual beep tones or smaller interval options

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.goodstones.speakingclock)