Comparison

Sous Chef vs Kitchen Timer

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

Head to head
About

Sous Chef

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
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Kitchen Sous Chef is a set of everyday tools to assist you around the kitchen. This little kitchen helper is ready and waiting to help you serve up that delicious meal! *Note* Timers use the device notification system. Make sure notifications are turned on and that your device volume/ringer is not muted!! App Highlights • 5 Configurable timers. • Timers work even if app is not running. • Servings calculator • Chart of popular conversions. • Stores notes and favorite websites. • Available for both iPhone and iPad.

About

Kitchen Timer

Features
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TastyTimer makes perfect cooking effortless—no more guesswork, overcooked steaks or underdone rice. Whether you’re grilling, boiling or baking, TastyTimer’s built-in food library and customizable templates keep every dish on point. Why you’ll love TastyTimer Precision Cooking: Choose from dozens of pre-programmed timers (eggs, pasta, steak, vegetables) with built-in temperature, rest-time and cooking-method settings. Custom Recipes: Save your family’s secret recipes as reusable timer templates—set duration, color-code, add notes and rest times in a tap. Multi-Task Mastery: Run, pause or track multiple timers simultaneously—never lose track of anything simmering, searing or steaming. Total Control: Switch between light, dark or system themes, pick your alarm sound, toggle vibrations and use °C or °F units for your workflow. History & Insights: Review past timers, quickly re-launch favorite recipes, and see what’s worked best—right in the app. Spend less time watching the clock and more time enjoying delicious results. Download TastyTimer today and turn every meal into a masterpiece. Terms of Use: https://tastytimer.com/terms

Screenshots

Sous Chef4 screens
Kitchen Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kitchen Timer at none against Sous Chef's shown. Sous Chef's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Sous Chef sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Kitchen Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sous Chef versus Kitchen Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSous ChefKitchen Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (338 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings338 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuChu Train ProductionsHeap Labs LLC

Bugs and requests

Sous Chef

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

13 requests
  • 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
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  • More than 5 timers available
  • Gram conversion option
  • Landscape mode support
  • Volume control for alerts
  • Number of alert repetitions option
  • Menu planning features
  • Additional sous chef functionality
  • Ability to select iPhone system ringtones

Kitchen Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sous Chef

One-time4
  • KS - Remove Ad Banner$9.99
  • Unlimited Reference Entries$9.99
  • Enable All Timers$9.99
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  • All Features$24.99
2 purchases

Kitchen Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro (Annual)$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Sous Chef free?
Sous Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kitchen Timer free?
Kitchen Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sous Chef or Kitchen Timer have ads?
Sous Chef shows ads; Kitchen Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Sous Chef or Kitchen Timer?
Sous Chef ships an update every 3 months, and Kitchen Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Sous Chef was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kitchen Timer on October 30, 2026.

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