Comparison

Canning timer & checklist vs Only Cans

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Canning timer & checklist

This app helps home canners create custom checklists and timers for processing various foods. It guides users through preparation steps based on specific canning parameters like jar size, pack type, and elevation. Companion publications offer additional recipes and instructions for beginners.

Highlights
  • Customizable timers
  • Food processing checklists
  • Support for over 40 foods
  • Jar size and pack type settings
  • Canning method and elevation adjustments
  • Preparation step reminders
Features
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Select from over 40 popular foods used in home canning—including vegetables, fruits, meats, and fish—to generate a checklist and timer for processing. This app lets set you set your jar size, pack type, canning method, and elevation. It also reminds you of the steps necessary to prepare jars and canning pots. The timer is based on the specific information you enter. Designed for people with previous canning experience. Canning recipes and complete instructions for beginning canners are available in companion publications at http://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/search/content/food%20preservation

About

Only Cans

Features
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CanZilla is the ultimate app for food preservation lovers. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned canner, CanZilla gives you everything you need to master the art of canning, from step-by-step guides to a rich collection of tested recipes. Learn to Can – Beginner Friendly Get started with confidence: 16 beginner-friendly articles covering the essentials, from jar sterilization to your first successful batch. Easy-to-follow, expert-backed tutorials. Discover & Master Recipes Explore a growing library of canning recipes: Fully detailed with ingredients, instructions, and prep time. USDA-approved and mother-in-law tested. Filter by method: Water Bath, Pressure Canning, and more. Join the Canning Community Like, rate, and review recipes. Save your favorites and build your personal recipe collection. Personal Dashboard Create an account to sync your favorites, ratings, and activity. Manage your profile with ease. Clean, Intuitive Design Designed to be simple, beautiful, and beginner-proof. Find what you need, when you need it.

Screenshots

Canning timer & checklist4 screens
Only Cans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Canning timer & checklist at 10.0 against Only Cans's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canning timer & checklist ships an update every 8 months, Only Cans every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Canning timer & checklist versus Only Cans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanning timer & checklistOnly Cans
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOregon State UniversitySupa Ant LLC

In-app purchases

None

Canning timer & checklist

No in-app purchases

None

Only Cans

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Canning timer & checklist free?
Canning timer & checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Only Cans free?
Only Cans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Canning timer & checklist or Only Cans have ads?
Neither Canning timer & checklist nor Only Cans shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canning timer & checklist or Only Cans?
Canning timer & checklist ships an update every 8 months, and Only Cans every 16 months. Most recently, Canning timer & checklist was updated on November 5, 2026 and Only Cans on October 30, 2026.

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