Comparison

Best Kitchen Timer vs Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control

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

Head to head
About

Best Kitchen Timer

This app provides a stylish and visual timer for cooking and other activities up to 60 minutes. It offers customizable alarm sounds and colors, and can notify you even when the app is not active or the device is locked. It's designed to be kid-friendly and visually engaging.

Highlights
  • Visual time indicators
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • Background notifications
  • Repeat alarm option
  • Kid-friendly time visualization
  • Customizable color themes
Features
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Stylish timer for various cooking activities and not only for them. Turn your kitchen timer into attractive ultramodern fashion accessory! Everyone has it (or lacks it) - the kitchen timer. One need to know when the baking is finished, but you’re not very likely to hear the timer once you’ve left the kitchen and you probably do not want to constantly check the cooking progress while outside - that's where Best Kitchen Timer comes into play. This timer can be used to time anything up to 60 minutes. There are both a minute and a second visual indicator to quickly see how much time in minutes is left without reading the numbers. * STAY NOTIFIED It lets you set the alarm sound that will play when the timer is finished. You can choose from 16 unique alarm sounds, melodies and loops. You’ll be notified when your time is up even if you’re using another app or your device is locked. It can also repeat the sound alarm (up to 3 times) at the given interval if it was missed/snoozed. * KIDS FRIENDLY Timer visualizes time to kids and lets them feel the time. "Daddy, how long is 10 minutes?" This timer can answer the question. * COLOR YOUR TIME You can easily change the timer color to fit your personal lifestyle. There are 5 color themes: turquoise, red, green, amber and pink. Just pick the one you like in the application settings. * UNIVERSAL APP Timer works both on your iPhone/iPod and iPad, contains HD graphics for retina and iPad displays and supports all screen orientations for all devices. [+Retina graphics for iPad 3rd generation] * SEE ALSO: Best Timer Beautifully designed sand timer, stylish kitchen timer, countdown/up and powerful stopwatch All in one creatively combined Best Timer application to suit all your timing needs. Search "Best Timer" on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/app/best-timer/id415656570) * Get bright timer for bright cooking! ***Important for iOS5+ devices: if there is no alarm played when the application is inactive please go to system Settings / Notifications, select the application name and configure the timer's alarms, whether they perform sound and if they're to appear on lock screen. VISIT US: smartphoneware.com

About

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control

This kitchen timer offers voice control for hands-free operation and background alerts. Its elegant, seasonally inspired design adds beauty to your kitchen, while customizable settings ensure a personalized experience for various timing needs.

Highlights
  • Voice control for start/stop
  • Background alerts and alarms
  • Seasonal color themes
  • Easy-to-read display
  • Large, accessible buttons
  • Customizable settings
Features
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This Kitchen Timer+ features an elegant design, is easy to read and use, and works in the background. Simply say "Start" or "Stop" to control the timer with your voice. Use it for cooking, studying, working out, napping, or any other timing needs in your daily life. * Beautifully Designed Timer App Inspired by Japan's four seasons, the timer comes in four colors: pink (cherry blossoms in spring), green (young rice sprouts in summer), orange (maple leaves in autumn), and white (snow in winter).
Designed with traditional Japanese colors, this timer app adds beauty and harmony to your kitchen, making daily cooking a more enjoyable experience. * Notifies You Even When in the Background Even if the app is running in the background, the timer will notify you when the countdown finishes. It will vibrate and play an alarm sound when the timer reaches zero. * Voice Control for Timer Operation Simply say "Start" or "Stop" to control the timer with your voice, allowing you to operate it hands-free while cooking or exercising. * Easy-to-Read Timer Display Panel We have fine-tuned the timer's readability through repeated iterations to ensure the time is easily visible. The custom-designed large, clean, and bold font is easy to read on your smartphone's screen. * Large, Easy-to-Press Buttons in a Keypad Layout The buttons are arranged in a familiar keypad layout, thoughtfully designed with comfortable spacing and size for easy operation. * Detailed Customization Options You can adjust detailed settings such as alarm volume, vibration on/off, confirmation sounds for button presses, and pre-alarm notifications set to trigger before the timer reaches zero. Customize it according to your preferences for an ideal experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Best Kitchen Timer4 screens
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Best Kitchen Timer at 2.4 against Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's 1.0. Best Kitchen Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). On price 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. Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Best Kitchen Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Best Kitchen Timer holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Kitchen Timer has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Best Kitchen Timer's written reviews are positive against 76% of Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Best Kitchen Timer ships an update every 14 months, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Best Kitchen Timer versus Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBest Kitchen TimerKitchen Timer+ Voice Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (9 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews75.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerhii SimkovskyiSpringboard Inc.

Customer experience

Best Kitchen Timer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative50.0%

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative20.4%

In-app purchases

None

Best Kitchen Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Plan$0.491 Month
  • Annual Premium Plan$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$3.99

Questions

Is Best Kitchen Timer free?
Best Kitchen Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control free?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Best Kitchen Timer or Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control?
Best Kitchen Timer is rated higher. Best Kitchen Timer averages 2.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Best Kitchen Timer or Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control have ads?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control shows ads; Best Kitchen Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Best Kitchen Timer or Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control?
Best Kitchen Timer ships an update every 14 months, and Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Best Kitchen Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control on September 28, 2026.

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