Comparison

MultiTimer4 byNSDev vs Kitchen Timer

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

Head to head
About

MultiTimer4 byNSDev

Features
Read full description

It is convenient 4 timers. Repeat until you stop. It also works in the background. When in the background, it will be displayed by notification only at the first time up.

About

Kitchen Timer

A straightforward kitchen timer designed for everyday cooking. It offers customizable patterns and colors, with a convenient long-press function for quick time setting. Receive notifications even when the app is running in the background.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Long press for quick time setting
  • Background notifications
  • Customizable patterns and colors
  • Simple cooking aid
Features
Read full description

A simple kitchen timer for everyday cooking. Kitchen Timer makes it quick and easy to keep track of cooking time, whether you're boiling eggs, baking, preparing pasta, using the oven, or making your favorite meal. With a clear display and simple controls, you can set your timer and get back to cooking. Perfect for: • Boiling eggs and pasta • Baking and oven cooking • Meal prep • Roasting and grilling • Making bread and desserts • Everyday cooking at home Features: • Long press buttons to set the time quickly • Quickly reuse recently used timer settings • Background notifications when your timer finishes • Customize the timer with colors and patterns Simple, practical, and easy to use. Keep track of your cooking time and enjoy a smoother kitchen routine.

Screenshots

MultiTimer4 byNSDev3 screens
Kitchen Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MultiTimer4 byNSDev at none against Kitchen Timer's 1. MultiTimer4 byNSDev also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Kitchen Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kitchen Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MultiTimer4 byNSDev asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiTimer4 byNSDev ships an update every 21 months, Kitchen Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MultiTimer4 byNSDev versus Kitchen Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiTimer4 byNSDevKitchen Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (204 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—204 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIHON SYSTEM DEVELOPER CORPORATIONFocaccia, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MultiTimer4 byNSDev

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Kitchen Timer

One-time1
  • Kitchen timer Pro$3.99

Questions

Is MultiTimer4 byNSDev free?
MultiTimer4 byNSDev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kitchen Timer free?
Kitchen Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MultiTimer4 byNSDev or Kitchen Timer have ads?
Kitchen Timer shows ads; MultiTimer4 byNSDev does not.
Which is updated more often, MultiTimer4 byNSDev or Kitchen Timer?
MultiTimer4 byNSDev ships an update every 21 months, and Kitchen Timer fortnightly. Most recently, MultiTimer4 byNSDev was updated on October 4, 2026 and Kitchen Timer on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons