Comparison

The perfect Egg timer vs Egg Timer Plus

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

Head to head
About

The perfect Egg timer

Achieve perfectly cooked eggs every time with this intelligent timer. It calculates precise cooking times based on egg size, altitude, and temperature, and even features an "egg spy" to visualize internal changes.

Highlights
  • Precise cooking time calculation
  • Egg size measurement via iPhone scale
  • Altitude determination (manual or GPS)
  • Egg temperature setting (freezer/room temp)
  • Egg-spy visualization of internal changes
  • Adjustable doneness levels (soft to hard)
Features
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************************************* - #1 Bestseller category "Lifestyle" (Germany) - #1 Bestseller category "Lifestyle" (Austria) - #1 Bestseller category "Lifestyle" (Switzerland) - #1 Bestseller category "Lifestyle (Sweden) - #1 Bestseller category "Lifestyle" (Netherlands) - Selected as App Store "Staff Favorite" in USA, UK, Austria and Switzerland. - Mentioned in german newsmagazine DER SPIEGEL (45/2009) and manager-magazine. ************************************* The perfect egg timer with the incredible egg spy: from now on your eggs will be perfect. Are you tired of eggs that are always too soft or to hard? No matter where you are or how big your egg is - the perfect egg timer for perfect eggs is the solution! The perfect egg-timer is based on scientific proof and because every egg is different, the timer calculates the exact cooking time based on egg size, altitude and temperature. Usage: In order to measure the exact size of your egg, simply place it on your iPhone and set the size using your fingertip for. Determine your current altitude (or let it be determined by GPS), tell your iPhone if you kept your eggs in the freezer or at room temperature and how you would like to have your eggs – soft-boiled, hard-boiled or something in-between. Place your eggs in a single layer in a saucepan. Add enough cold water to just cover the eggs. Bring them to a rapid boil over high heat and start the countdown. The iPhone will signal when the eggs are done. The attraction: The egg spy lets you see the changes inside your boiling egg! Features: -the formula for the perfect egg-timer is based on physical experiments and studies - Egg-size can be adjusted to the nearest millimetre (inch): Simply place the egg on the iPhone scale and set the size with your fingertip. It doesn’t get any more accurate than this. - Automatic change of measurement units between inch or millimeter and fahrenheit or celsisu, depending on language and international settings. - determine and enter your altitude manually or let it be determined by GPS automatically. - The egg-spy shows you the inside of your egg during the cooking progress

About

Egg Timer Plus

Achieve perfectly cooked eggs every time with this smart cooking assistant. Customize temperature, size, and desired doneness for precise results. Receive timely notifications when your eggs are ready.

Highlights
  • Customizable cooking parameters (start temp, size, end temp)
  • Accurate timing calculation
  • Timely notifications
  • User-friendly interface
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Introducing Egg Timer Plus: The Ultimate Egg Cooking Assistant! Tired of inconsistent egg cooking results? Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to Egg Timer Plus, the perfect app for achieving flawlessly cooked eggs every time. Customizable Cooking: With Egg Timer Plus, take control of your egg cooking process. Set the start temperature, choose the egg size, and specify the desired end temperature. From soft-boiled to hard-boiled, Egg Timer Plus caters to your preferences. Accurate Timing: Our smart algorithms calculate the precise cooking time based on your chosen parameters. No more undercooked or overcooked eggs! Egg Timer Plus ensures that your eggs are cooked to perfection, with the yolk and whites just the way you like them. Timely Notifications: No need to watch the clock. Egg Timer Plus sends you notifications when your eggs are ready, so you can multitask without worrying about timing. Enjoy perfectly cooked eggs without the hassle. User-Friendly Interface: Egg Timer Plus boasts an intuitive and easy-to-use interface. Effortlessly navigate through the app and achieve culinary excellence. Cooking eggs has never been this simple! Multi-Language Support: Egg Timer Plus is available in multiple languages, making it accessible to users worldwide. Wherever you are, enjoy the benefits of this exceptional egg cooking app. Upgrade your egg cooking game with Egg Timer Plus and savor the perfection in every bite. Say goodbye to inconsistency and hello to eggcellent results. Download Egg Timer Plus now and experience the joy of flawlessly cooked eggs! Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://www.nimzapps.de/dataprivacy-eggtimerplus.html

Screenshots

The perfect Egg timer4 screens
Egg Timer Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The perfect Egg timer at none against Egg Timer Plus's 3. The perfect Egg timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Egg Timer Plus's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (612 vs 6). On price, ads 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. Egg Timer Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The perfect Egg timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Egg Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Egg Timer Plus has 612 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of The perfect Egg timer's written reviews are positive against 86% of Egg Timer Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The perfect Egg timer ships an update every 9 months, Egg Timer Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The perfect Egg timer versus Egg Timer Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe perfect Egg timerEgg Timer Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.7 (612 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews86.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6612 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMirko MüllerNico Nimz

Customer experience

The perfect Egg timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative25.9%

Egg Timer Plus

All ratings612 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.4%

User reviews

The perfect Egg timer

From 6 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Produces perfect eggs when instructions followed correctly
  • 🎯 Precise timing accounts for egg size and temperature
  • 🌍 Altitude adjustment for accurate boiling point
  • 📏 Innovative egg measurement tool using phone screen
  • 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timing calculations frequently produce overcooked eggs
  • 📱 App doesn't run in background (older iOS versions)
  • 📐 Egg measurement scale issues on newer iPhone models
  • 🔔 No notifications when timer completes if phone locked
  • 📺 Poor scaling on newer iPhone screen sizes

Egg Timer Plus

From 612 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🥚 Perfect eggs every time
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🤓 Customizable settings for egg size and doneness
  • 🥰 Reliable and consistent results
  • 🎉 Makes cooking eggs easy and foolproof

Room to improve

  • 🔇 Lack of audible timer or notification when eggs are ready
  • 🔋 App needs to be kept open for timer to work
  • 🆙 Some issues with recent app updates

Bugs and requests

The perfect Egg timer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Egg measurement scale misaligned on iPhone 15 and newer models
  • Timer stops when phone is locked or app backgrounded
  • Timer slows down when multitasking between apps
  • Back button resets running timer unexpectedly
  • GPS altitude detection extremely slow
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  • No iPad auto-rotation support
  • Boiling water and cold water instructions reversed in some versions
  • App doesn't work reliably with electric cookers
  • Timer and alarm continuously sound during countdown

Requested features

10 requests
  • Multi-tasking support for background timer operation
  • Altitude slider range increased to 4000m+ for high-altitude cities
  • Option to add eggs to already-boiling water
  • Multiple egg cooking adjustments
  • Better app scaling for modern iPhone displays
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  • Additional egg cooking tips and guidance
  • Clarification on liquid vs soft egg definitions
  • iPad portrait mode support
  • Notifications that work when phone is locked
  • Electric cooker-specific settings

Egg Timer Plus

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer not working when app is in background
  • Errors when trying to restore previous purchases

Requested features

3 requests
  • Altitude adjustment for accurate timing at different elevations
  • Louder or more prominent timer notification
  • Support for Dynamic Island on newer devices

In-app purchases

None

The perfect Egg timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Egg Timer Plus

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Plan7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 6 Months Plan7 Days trial$4.996 Months
  • 1 Year Plan7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is The perfect Egg timer free?
The perfect Egg timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Egg Timer Plus free?
Egg Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The perfect Egg timer or Egg Timer Plus?
Egg Timer Plus is rated higher. The perfect Egg timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Egg Timer Plus averages 4.7 from 612 ratings.
Do The perfect Egg timer or Egg Timer Plus have ads?
Neither The perfect Egg timer nor Egg Timer Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The perfect Egg timer or Egg Timer Plus?
The perfect Egg timer ships an update every 9 months, and Egg Timer Plus every 2 months. Most recently, The perfect Egg timer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Egg Timer Plus on October 6, 2026.

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