# Multi Timer vs Kitchen Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kitchen Timer at 88% against Multi Timer's 45%. Kitchen Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Multi Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Kitchen Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 157 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Multi Timer's written reviews are positive against 88% of Kitchen Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi Timer | Kitchen Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-countdown/id1446774844/reviews) | **[4.5 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-simple-cooking/id6471403964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barakah Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446774843) | [Focaccia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689143851) |

## What reviewers say

### Multi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-countdown/id1446774844)

Easily manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive and clean app. Perfect for multitasking in the kitchen or managing various tasks with precise timing.

**Highlights:** Multiple countdown timers, Intuitive UI, Clean design, Multitasking support, Easy to read from a distance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Timer Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


### Kitchen Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-simple-cooking/id6471403964)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kitchen timer Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multi Timer free?

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

### Is Kitchen Timer free?

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

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

Kitchen Timer is rated higher. Multi Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Kitchen Timer averages 4.5 from 157 ratings.

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

Kitchen Timer shows ads; Multi Timer does not.

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

Multi Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Kitchen Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Multi Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Kitchen Timer on October 12, 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.*