# Kitchen Timer vs Microwave Time Calc

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kitchen Timer at none against Microwave Time Calc's 1. Kitchen Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and ratings volume (35 vs 2). Microwave Time Calc's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microwave Time Calc sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Kitchen Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microwave Time Calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitchen Timer has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Kitchen Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Microwave Time Calc's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Kitchen Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Microwave Time Calc every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kitchen Timer | Microwave Time Calc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-timer-and-alarm/id1575681858/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microwave-time-calc/id1596577727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FugaPiyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497887610) | [ryo fujise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580661605) |

## What reviewers say

### Kitchen Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-timer-and-alarm/id1575681858)

This app provides a simple yet multifunctional kitchen timer with customizable alarms and notifications. It offers features like quick start, tenkey time input, and background operation, all for free.

**Highlights:** Quick start functionality, Tenkey time input, Customizable alarm sounds and volume, Vibration and tactile feedback, Background notifications, Sleep disabled setting, Dark mode

**In-app purchases:** none


### Microwave Time Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microwave-time-calc/id1596577727)

Easily convert microwave cooking times between different wattages. This tool ensures your food is heated perfectly by providing accurate calculations down to seconds, preventing under or overcooking. Ideal for quick meal preparation for individuals or families.

**Highlights:** Automatic heating time conversion by wattage, Supports common microwave power levels, Register custom microwave wattage, Accurate calculations to minutes and seconds, Simple and clean interface, Prevents overheating or undercooking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove in-app advertisements. | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kitchen Timer free?

Kitchen Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Microwave Time Calc free?

Microwave Time Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kitchen Timer or Microwave Time Calc?

Microwave Time Calc is rated higher. Kitchen Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Microwave Time Calc averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Kitchen Timer or Microwave Time Calc have ads?

Both Kitchen Timer and Microwave Time Calc show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kitchen Timer or Microwave Time Calc?

Kitchen Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Microwave Time Calc every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kitchen Timer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Microwave Time Calc on October 17, 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.*