Comparison

MUSE hair&make vs Rice Timer

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

Head to head
About

MUSE hair&make

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MUSE(ミューズ)の公式アプリです。 【概要】 ■アプリ上から24時間いつでも予約が可能 指名予約にも対応しているので担当スタッフのスケジュールを確認してからの予約が可能です。 ■クーポン お得なクーポンが配信されます。ネット予約時にクーポン利用での予約も可能なので来店時もスムーズに施術頂けます。 ■スタッフが施術したギャラリーを掲載 前もって画像を確認しておけばスムーズなオーダーが可能です。 ■マイページ機能 予約状況の確認やキャンセルがマイページ上から行えます。スタッフの登録が出来るので前もって担当者を登録しておけばマイページからスムーズな指名予約が可能です。

About

Rice Timer

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Say goodbye to expensive takeout and hello to perfectly cooked stovetop rice! "I don't own a rice cooker, but I occasionally crave homemade rice..." "I want to make my own sushi and onigiri, but cooking rice on the stove seems too hard." "I want to eat healthier with brown rice or barley, but I always ruin it." You don't need to buy a bulky, expensive appliance just to enjoy rice every now and then! Rice Timer is your ultimate kitchen companion. With just a regular pot and this app, you can cook authentic, restaurant-quality rice right on your stove. Perfect for Authentic Japanese Cuisine Love Japanese food? The secret to great Sushi, Onigiri (rice balls), or hearty Donburi (rice bowls) is perfectly cooked, authentic short-grain rice. Rice Timer guides you through the precise traditional stovetop method used in Japan, ensuring your rice turns out perfectly fluffy with that ideal, slightly sticky texture. ◆The Ultimate "Grain Blend" Feature Why stick to plain white rice? Rice Timer’s standout feature allows you to mix different grains effortlessly for health and flavor. We automatically calculate the perfect cooking time for your custom blend White x Brown Rice Get the incredible health benefits of whole grains without sacrificing the soft texture of white rice. White x Barley The perfect low-effort diet hack! Add a satisfying, healthy chew to your daily meals. White x Sticky Rice Craving a chewy, mochi-like texture? Mix in sweet/sticky rice for a satisfying traditional "Okowa" style bowl. ◆Save Money & Skip the Takeout Craving sushi or a healthy grain bowl? Skip the expensive delivery apps! Cooking rice in a pot is the easiest way to cut down on food expenses. It's the perfect, stress-free first step into building healthy, affordable home-cooking habits. ◆Key Features No Rice Cooker Needed Get perfect results using a Dutch oven, cast-iron pot, or just a standard saucepan. ◆Custom Blend Ratios Easily mix white, brown, sticky rice, and barley to find your golden ratio. ◆Stovetop Step-by-Step Timer Never burn your rice again. The app guides you through soaking, boiling, simmering, and resting phases with clear, timely alarms. ◆Immersive, Zen Design Enjoy a beautiful, calming interface inspired by Japanese aesthetics that makes cooking feel like a relaxing, mindful ritual. Master authentic Japanese rice, discover healthy grain blends, and start your delicious home-cooking journey today!

Screenshots

MUSE hair&make2 screens
Rice Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MUSE hair&make at none against Rice Timer's shown. MUSE hair&make also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Rice Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 42 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MUSE hair&make ships an update every 42 months, Rice Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MUSE hair&make versus Rice Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMUSE hair&makeRice Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developershingo kameiKazuo Miki

In-app purchases

None

MUSE hair&make

No in-app purchases

None

Rice Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MUSE hair&make free?
MUSE hair&make is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rice Timer free?
Rice Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MUSE hair&make or Rice Timer have ads?
Rice Timer shows ads; MUSE hair&make does not.
Which is updated more often, MUSE hair&make or Rice Timer?
MUSE hair&make ships an update every 42 months, and Rice Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, MUSE hair&make was updated on September 10, 2026 and Rice Timer on October 31, 2026.

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