# Sous Chef vs Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control

The clearest difference is rating: Sous Chef at 4.5 against Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's 3.7. Sous Chef also leads on ratings volume (338 vs 3) and review sentiment (90% vs 76%). Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sous Chef sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sous Chef holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sous Chef has 338 ratings behind it against 3, 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 76% of Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's.

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sous Chef | Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sous-chef-cook-tools-and-timer/id496365430/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-plus-voice-control/id543441052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 75.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChuChu Train Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/415772087) | [Springboard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470505464) |

## 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+ Voice Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-plus-voice-control/id543441052)

A visually appealing timer app with voice control for hands-free operation. It offers background alerts and customizable settings, inspired by Japanese seasons for a beautiful user experience.

**Highlights:** Voice control for start/stop, Background alerts and notifications, Seasonal color themes, Easy-to-read display, Customizable alarm settings, Keypad layout for easy use

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $0.49 | per month |
| Annual Premium Plan | $1.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium 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+ Voice Control free?

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sous Chef or Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control?

Sous Chef is rated higher. Sous Chef averages 4.5 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sous Chef or Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control have ads?

Both Sous Chef and Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sous Chef or Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control?

Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, and Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sous Chef was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control on November 10, 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.*