# Kitchen Timer vs Atsuko's Table

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kitchen Timer at none against Atsuko's Table's 8. Kitchen Timer also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1). Atsuko's Table's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Atsuko's Table sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kitchen Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Atsuko's Table holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitchen Timer has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Kitchen Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Atsuko's Table every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kitchen Timer | Atsuko's Table |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-timer-and-alarm/id1575681858/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atsukos-table/id6766550357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FugaPiyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497887610) | [GRESOVIAC MANAGEMENT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896301595) |

## 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


### Atsuko's Table

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atsukos-table/id6766550357)

Discover global flavors and cook with confidence using clear, step-by-step recipes created by a home cook with international experience. Find the perfect meal for any mood or occasion, from quick dinners to comforting family favorites.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step cooking guidance, Global recipe discovery, Meal ideas by mood and occasion, Save favorite recipes, Recipes tested by a home cook, International cuisine inspiration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Basic | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Life, Travel & Food Stories | $19.99 | one-time |
| French Home Cooking, Vol. 1 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kitchen Timer free?

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

### Is Atsuko's Table free?

Atsuko's Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kitchen Timer or Atsuko's Table?

Atsuko's Table is rated higher. Kitchen Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Atsuko's Table averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kitchen Timer or Atsuko's Table have ads?

Kitchen Timer shows ads; Atsuko's Table does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kitchen Timer or Atsuko's Table?

Kitchen Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Atsuko's Table every 9 days. Most recently, Kitchen Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Atsuko's Table on October 4, 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.*