# Sous Chef vs Kitchen timer with alarm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sous Chef at 90% against Kitchen timer with alarm's 0%. Sous Chef also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (338 vs 10). Kitchen timer with alarm's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sous Chef sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Kitchen timer with alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sous Chef holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sous Chef has 338 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Sous Chef's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kitchen timer with alarm's.

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, Kitchen timer with alarm every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sous Chef | Kitchen timer with alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sous-chef-cook-tools-and-timer/id496365430/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-with-alarm/id1508502734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 21 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ChuChu Train Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/415772087) | [Emanuele Floris](https://appshunter.io/developer/597490842) |

## 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


### Kitchen timer with alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-with-alarm/id1508502734)

This app allows you to manage multiple cooking timers simultaneously, up to 12 at once. It helps prevent burning food by providing precise timing for complex meals. You can use predefined timers or create your own custom settings.

**Highlights:** 12 simultaneous cooking timers, Predefined timer options, Custom timer creation, Prevents burning food, Professional cooking tool

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sous Chef free?

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

### Is Kitchen timer with alarm free?

Kitchen timer with alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sous Chef or Kitchen timer with alarm?

Sous Chef is rated higher. Sous Chef averages 4.5 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Kitchen timer with alarm averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Sous Chef or Kitchen timer with alarm have ads?

Both Sous Chef and Kitchen timer with alarm show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sous Chef or Kitchen timer with alarm?

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, and Kitchen timer with alarm every 4 months. Most recently, Sous Chef was updated on September 19, 2026 and Kitchen timer with alarm on September 13, 2026.

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