# Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer vs timer.

The clearest difference is rating: timer. at 4.3 against Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer's 3.0. timer. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 33%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

timer. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 170 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer's written reviews are positive against 63% of timer.'s.

Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer ships an update every 6 months, timer. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer | timer. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-kitchen-and-cooking-timer/id1049758801/reviews) | **[4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zinitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/868783199) | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) |

## What reviewers say

### Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-kitchen-and-cooking-timer/id1049758801)

Manage multiple cooking tasks simultaneously with this versatile timer app. Set up to six timers with custom labels and choose from various sound alerts to avoid overcooking. Perfect for anyone who needs precise timing in the kitchen.

**Highlights:** Up to 6 multiple timers, Create labels for timers, Time by seconds, minutes, and hours, Easy control timer setting, Simple, clean, user-friendly layout, Several sound alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me A Snack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Pro Version 2021 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me A Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version 2021 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me A Meal | $7.99 | one-time |


### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous timers, Customizable names and alarm sounds, Background timer operation, Widget and Apple Watch access, Live Activities with Play/Pause, Siri Shortcuts support, Dark Mode and themes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great widget functionality
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for multiple timers
- 👍 Good integration with Dynamic Island
- 👍 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget opens app unexpectedly
- 🐛 Apple Watch control limitations
- 🐛 Timer data loss issues
- 🐛 Widget display issues
- 🐛 No sound in silent mode

**Reported bugs**

- Widget opens the app when interacted with
- Timers disappear or are lost
- Watch app sync issues
- Widget buttons overlap or are unreadable
- App remains on Dynamic Island after closing

**Requested features**

- Make widgets smaller and show only clicked timer
- Allow Apple Watch to select and restart specific times
- Add option to dynamically set timer from Shortcuts
- Add option for timers to repeatedly loop
- Option to hide seconds in Dynamic Island


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer free?

Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is timer. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer or timer.?

timer. is rated higher. Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while timer. averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.

### Do Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer or timer. have ads?

Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer shows ads; timer. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer or timer.?

Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer ships an update every 6 months, and timer. every 3 months. Most recently, Multi Kitchen & Cooking Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and timer. on October 7, 2026.

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