French Fries Timer vs Oil Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
French Fries Timer
This playful utility app offers a unique potato-themed timer experience with fun animations. It provides background notifications and allows users to temporarily remove ads by watching video ads.
- Potato-themed animations
- Intuitive interface
- Background notifications
- Ad-free option via video ads
- Stackable ad-free time
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Tired of your usual kitchen timer? "French Fries Timer" is a playful app designed to bring a little extra fun to your daily wait times. While simple to use, you can enjoy unique potato-themed animations while the timer is running. ◆ Key Features ・Intuitive Operation: A simple interface that anyone can use right away. ・Background Notifications: Even if you close the app or put your device to sleep, it will reliably notify you when time is up, just like an alarm clock. ・Ad-Free Feature: By watching a video ad, you can hide ads for 24 hours. Watching multiple ads allows you to stack the ad-free time. ◆ Perfect for... ・Waiting for cup noodles or cooking. ・Managing short breaks during study or work. ・Adding a touch of playfulness to your daily routine. Bring some fun to your smartphone with Potato Timer!
Oil Timer
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Make every minute a little more relaxing. Oil Timer is a simple timer app featuring soothing liquid motion inspired by classic oil timers. Set the time you want and enjoy watching the colorful liquid flow while you study, work, read, relax, or take a break. Perfect for: • Studying and staying focused • Work and productivity sessions • Reading and hobbies • Taking relaxing breaks • Meditation and quiet time • Anyone who wants something more enjoyable than an ordinary timer Features: • Set any timer duration you like • Relaxing liquid animation • Simple and easy-to-use interface • Great for study, work, breaks, reading, and more Turn everyday time management into a calmer, more enjoyable experience. Set your timer, watch the liquid flow, and enjoy the moment. standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oil Timer at none against French Fries Timer's 1. French Fries Timer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and device support. On price 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. French Fries Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Oil Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
French Fries Timer ships an update monthly, Oil Timer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | French Fries Timer | Oil Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHINYA KAKIHANA | Focaccia, Inc. |
In-app purchases
French Fries Timer
- Remove Ads (Support)$4.99
Oil Timer
No in-app purchases
