Kitchen Timer vs ClassicTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
ClassicTimer
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ClassicTimer brings the charm of a classic kitchen timer to your iPhone. INTUITIVE DIAL Turn the dial to set your time, release to start. Tap to pause, double-tap to reset. It's that simple. 4 SCALES Switch between 6, 12, 36, and 72-minute scales. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and more. LIGHT & DARK MODE Switch with a single tap. Choose the look that suits your style or time of day. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Start a timer right from your Home Screen widget. See real-time countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when your timer is done, even while using other apps. PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Remove all ads • Color customization (body, dial, ticks, needle, background) • Background image customization (choose from your photo library) Simple, beautiful, and uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://10half.jp/classictimer/terms.en.html Privacy Policy: https://10half.jp/classictimer/privacy.en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kitchen Timer at none against ClassicTimer's 1. Kitchen Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). ClassicTimer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price 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
Both are free to download. ClassicTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kitchen Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kitchen Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, ClassicTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kitchen Timer | ClassicTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erich Tropeano | 10HALF LLC |
In-app purchases
Kitchen Timer
No in-app purchases
ClassicTimer
- ClassicTimer Pro$1.99
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