Best apps like Thyme - A Modern Kitchen Timer

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated October 2026

Thyme is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

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Sous Chef - Cook Tools & Timer
Sous Chef - Cook Tools & Timer
Sous Chef - Cook Tools & Timer
Recipe & Ingredient Calculator
Free

This kitchen helper offers a suite of tools for meal preparation, including multiple configurable timers that function even when the app is closed. It also features a servings calculator and a handy conversion chart to simplify cooking tasks.

5 configurable timersTimers work in backgroundServings calculator
πŸ” Food & Drink
(338)
free with in-app purchases
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Crouton: Recipe Manager
Crouton: Recipe Manager
Crouton: Recipe Manager
Grocery List, Meal Planner
Free

Organize your favorite recipes from any source, plan your weekly meals, and generate grocery lists automatically. Features step-by-step cooking guidance, integrated timers, and AI-powered recipe importing.

Import recipes from websites, books, and handwritten notesAI and OCR recipe scanningWeekly meal planning and automatic plan generation
πŸ” Food & Drink
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
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Mela - Recipe Manager
Mela - Recipe Manager
Mela - Recipe Manager
Your personal cookbook.
Free

This app helps you organize your recipes, browse and save them from the web, and manage your grocery lists. It offers a cook mode with timers and supports meal planning through your calendar.

iCloud recipe syncingIn-app browser with live previewRecipe blog feeds
πŸ” Food & Drink
(852)
free with in-app purchases
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America's Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen
Expert Cooking and Recipe Tips
Free

Access thousands of rigorously tested recipes, cooking videos, and expert product reviews. Enhance your culinary skills with on-demand classes taught by test kitchen professionals. Save favorites, create shopping lists, and discover new dishes for any occasion.

14,000+ tested recipesExpert-led cooking classesApp-exclusive content
πŸ” Food & Drink
(18K)
subscription
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Recipe Keeper
Recipe Keeper
Recipe Keeper
Meal planner & shopping list
Free

Organize all your recipes in one place, import from websites, scan handwritten notes, and plan your meals. Automatically generate shopping lists and share your culinary creations with others.

Recipe import from websitesScan recipes with OCRMeal planning calendar
πŸ” Food & Drink
(30K)
free with in-app purchases
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Instant Connect β„’
Instant Connect β„’
Instant Connect β„’
Official App of Instant Pot
Free

Discover over 2,000 recipes tailored for Instant Pot appliances, from simple one-pot meals to complex dishes. Get guided cooking, ingredient lists, and save favorites. Control smart appliances wirelessly for a seamless cooking experience.

2,000+ curated recipesAppliance-specific suggestionsStep-by-step guided cooking
πŸ” Food & Drink
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Anova Culinary
Anova Culinary
Anova Culinary
Sous vide recipes and guides
Free

Discover and create sous vide recipes with a vast collection from professional chefs and home cooks. Control your precision cooker remotely, monitor cooking progress, and share your culinary creations. Offers guided cooking, time and temperature guides, and personal recipe saving.

Largest sous vide recipe collectionRemote cooker controlGuided cooking instructions
πŸ” Food & Drink
(26K)
free with in-app purchases