# timer. vs Kitchen Multi Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Kitchen Multi Timer at 5.0 against timer.'s 4.3. Kitchen Multi Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). timer.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (170 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Kitchen Multi Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kitchen Multi Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 170 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Kitchen Multi Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Kitchen Multi Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Kitchen Multi Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-multi-timer/id6450061494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Bunnybun Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608218373) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Kitchen Multi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-multi-timer/id6450061494)

Easily manage multiple cooking or timing tasks simultaneously. Set unlimited, labeled timers with notifications and dismiss them quickly. The always-on-screen mode allows for hands-free monitoring, perfect for the kitchen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited simultaneous timers, Labeled timers, Quick dismiss alerts, Always-on-screen mode, Multitasking support on iPad, Supports 46 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Timer Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

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

### Is Kitchen Multi Timer free?

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

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

Kitchen Multi Timer is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Kitchen Multi Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Kitchen Multi Timer shows ads; timer. does not.

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

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Kitchen Multi Timer daily. Most recently, timer. was updated on October 7, 2026 and Kitchen Multi Timer on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*