Kitchen Timer vs 5 Minute Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kitchen Timer
This utility app provides multiple timers for kitchens, ideal for professional or home use. It operates in the background, sending notifications when timers expire, and requires no login or data collection. It offers a cost-effective alternative to physical timers.
- Multiple timer support
- Background operation
- Expiration notifications
- No login required
- Data privacy
- iPad and iPhone compatible
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The Kitchen Timer app is a small application that I created for my wife, who owns and works in a restaurant. It does not require a login, it does not collect data, and it works on iPads and iPhones. It saves money for those who need kitchen timers, since they often break and need to be replaced. The app can also run in the background, showing a notification when each timer expires.
5 Minute Timer
This utility app provides a straightforward countdown timer for precisely five minutes. Its animated interface clearly displays remaining time with a progress ring, and it features an alarm that functions even in silent mode. Designed for simplicity, it's ideal for quick tasks like games or cooking.
- One-tap start, pause, and reset
- Alarm in silent mode
- Remembers timer progress
- Vibrant animated interface
- Large, easy-to-use buttons
- Screen stays on during countdown
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Need a quick, reliable 5-minute timer? With 5 Minute Timer, you start your countdown with just one tap. The vibrant, animated interface shows you exactly how much time remains – with a colorful progress ring and large, easy-to-read time display. What makes 5 Minute Timer special: • Simple operation – Start, pause, and reset with one tap • Alarm even in silent mode – You'll never miss it • Remembers your timer – After an app restart, it picks up right where you left off • Vibrant design – Animated background with colorful particles • Large buttons – Easy to use, even in stressful situations • Screen stays on – No automatic lock while the timer is running Perfect for board games, cooking, short breaks, or anywhere you need exactly 5 minutes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 5 Minute Timer at every 6 days against Kitchen Timer's every 6 weeks. Kitchen Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kitchen Timer against 5.0 for 5 Minute Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Kitchen Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, 5 Minute Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kitchen Timer | 5 Minute Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erich Tropeano | Christopher Bischoff |
In-app purchases
Kitchen Timer
No in-app purchases
5 Minute Timer
No in-app purchases
