Kitchen Timer vs SOSSA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Kitchen Timer
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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.
SOSSA
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You already text "I'm home" every night. SOSSA sends it for you automatically. And when something goes wrong, one tap connects your whole circle. Instant alert, simultaneous group call, live GPS location. No airtime needed. That's SOSSA. Not a call centre. Not a stranger. Your own trusted circle. The people who already know you, and will actually show up. PANIC BUTTON Tap once. Every trusted contact is alerted instantly, a group call starts with everyone on the line, and your live location is shared for the duration of the call. The call is automatically recorded for your protection. SAFE LOCATIONS (NEW) The end of "text me when you get there." Save the places that matter, home, school, work, and SOSSA automatically lets your circle know the moment you arrive safely. 5 locations free, up to 100 on Premium. LIVE LOCATION SHARING (NEW) One tap in the app or from the widget, and your trusted contacts can follow your live location in real time. KEY FEATURES One tap SOS from the home screen, lock screen, or widget Emergency group call, everyone hears each other Live GPS tracking during the call, stops when the call ends In app calling on data, no airtime needed Automatic call recording for your protection Automatic safe arrival alerts at your saved locations Trusted contacts join for free, only the alert sender subscribes Works silently in the background, ready when you need it BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Car trouble at night. A walk home alone. A child travelling to school. A medical scare. A moment when you just need someone to know where you are. SOSSA doesn't replace emergency services. It gets the people who care about you there first. Terms of Service: https://sossa.co.za/terms Privacy Policy: https://sossa.co.za/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kitchen Timer at none against SOSSA's 4. SOSSA's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SOSSA sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kitchen Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kitchen Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, SOSSA every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kitchen Timer | SOSSA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erich Tropeano | Spoon DXB LLC FZ |
In-app purchases
Kitchen Timer
No in-app purchases
SOSSA
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription Sharing$2.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
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- Yearly Subscription Sharing$29.991 Year
Questions
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