bnClock vs Kitchen Timer Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
bnClock
This app displays the time with exceptionally large numbers, ideal for nighttime viewing or as a travel alarm. It also offers current weather information and customizable alarm sounds, including music from your library. Personalize your experience with custom background colors or photos.
- Extra-large number display
- Built-in alarm clock
- Current weather and forecast
- Customizable alarm sounds
- Photo or slideshow backgrounds
- Customizable background colors
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Do you ever have trouble reading the clock in the middle of the night? bnClock (big numbers clock) provides the largest numbers your iPhone or iPad will allow. Great to use as travel alarm clock. Also a great use for an old iPhone or iPad. bnClock displays the current weather conditions and the forecast based on your current location. If you prefer, choose a particular location for the forecast. Or, turn off the weather display. Choose a built-in alarm sound, or a song from your music library to use for the alarms. Now with custom background colors, or, use a photograph or slide show as a background.
Kitchen Timer Clock
This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage cooking timers. It allows for instant timer starts, customizable alert sounds, and personalized visual themes. Designed for ease of use, it helps streamline kitchen tasks without complexity.
- One-tap timer start
- Customizable alert sounds
- Personalized colors and fonts
- Clean, user-friendly interface
- Stress-free kitchen management
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Why you’ll love it: - Start a timer instantly with a single tap - Pick your favorite alert sound so you never miss it - Make it yours with custom colors and font styles - Super clean, easy-to-use layout Need a kitchen timer that’s quick, simple, and totally stress-free? You’ve found it. Kitchen Timer Clock lets you start timing with just one tap, no complicated setup or scrolling through menus. Whether you’re boiling eggs, baking cookies, or juggling dinner prep — Kitchen Timer helps you keep track without the hassle. No clutter. Just a handy little app that makes cooking easier. Download now and give your kitchen a little peace of mind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kitchen Timer Clock at 5.0 against bnClock's 3.9. bnClock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kitchen Timer Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 9 respectively.
bnClock ships an update every 2 months, Kitchen Timer Clock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bnClock | Kitchen Timer Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (35 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jim Calvin | Kazuhisa Kobayashi |
Customer experience
bnClock
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In-app purchases
bnClock
No in-app purchases
Kitchen Timer Clock
No in-app purchases
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