# Sous Chef vs Witt Control

The clearest difference is rating: Sous Chef at 4.5 against Witt Control's 4.0. Sous Chef also leads on ratings volume (338 vs 1). Witt Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sous Chef sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Witt Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sous Chef holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sous Chef has 338 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, Witt Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sous Chef | Witt Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sous-chef-cook-tools-and-timer/id496365430/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witt-control/id1293688986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChuChu Train Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/415772087) | [Witt Denmark A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180509361) |

## What reviewers say

### Sous Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sous-chef-cook-tools-and-timer/id496365430)

This kitchen helper offers a suite of tools for meal preparation, including multiple configurable timers that function even when the app is closed. It also features a servings calculator and a handy conversion chart to simplify cooking tasks.

**Highlights:** 5 configurable timers, Timers work in background, Servings calculator, Popular conversions chart, Stores notes and favorite websites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KS - Remove Ad Banner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Reference Entries | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enable All Timers | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Multiple simultaneous timers (5 timers)
- 🏷️ Ability to label each timer
- 📱 Portable and convenient to use
- 🔊 Loud and audible alerts
- 📊 Useful conversion charts included

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Inconsistent alert volume levels
- 🔔 Alert only rings briefly then shows notification
- 📵 Doesn't ring when phone is locked
- 📺 No landscape mode support
- 🎵 Limited and repetitive alarm sounds

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during use
- Timer doesn't alert when phone is in lock mode
- Accidental timer reset when phone placed in pocket
- Pop-up ads appear during timer setup
- Free version upgrade doesn't convert to Pro (requires repurchase)

**Requested features**

- Custom alarm sounds for each timer
- Different ringtones/tones for different timers
- Count-up feature after timer reaches zero
- Larger readout/display text
- Cooking temperature reference charts


### Witt Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witt-control/id1293688986)

Control your smart sous vide cooker remotely via Wi-Fi. Start, stop, set timers, and monitor cooking temperatures. Save and share custom presets for easy future use.

**Highlights:** Remote cooker control, Timer and temperature monitoring, Save custom cooking presets, Share presets with others, Visual cooking temperature guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sous Chef free?

Sous Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Witt Control free?

Witt Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sous Chef or Witt Control?

Sous Chef is rated higher. Sous Chef averages 4.5 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Witt Control averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sous Chef or Witt Control have ads?

Sous Chef shows ads; Witt Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sous Chef or Witt Control?

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, and Witt Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sous Chef was updated on October 18, 2026 and Witt Control on October 5, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*