Comparison

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control vs Chef Timer

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

Head to head
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/

About

Chef Timer

This kitchen companion helps you achieve perfectly cooked dishes by providing simple, precise timers. Set cooking times with a single tap and receive customizable sound alerts when your food is ready, allowing you to focus on other tasks.

Highlights
  • Simple and precise kitchen timer
  • Sound alert when time is up
  • Quick activation with one tap
  • Customizable alert sounds
  • Multiple interface styles
Features
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Chef Timer – Your Perfect Kitchen Assistant Chef Timer is the ideal companion for every cook, from beginner to professional. Easily set cooking times to achieve perfect dishes every time, without constantly checking the clock. Just one tap to start the timer and focus on something else — you’ll be alerted with a customizable sound when the time is up. Main Features • Simple and precise kitchen timer • Sound alert when the time is up • Quick activation with a single tap • Choose from different alert sounds • Multiple interface styles available Support & Feedback Have a suggestion or found a bug? Contact us at info@lionsapp.com or visit www.lionsapp.com. If you enjoy Chef Timer, please leave a review on the App Store — your feedback helps us improve!

Screenshots

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control4 screens
Chef Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control at 76% against Chef Timer's 0%. Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months). Chef Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases 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

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control is free to download; Chef Timer costs $1.99 up front. Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Chef Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chef Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Chef Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control ships an update every 5 weeks, Chef Timer every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control versus Chef Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitchen Timer+ Voice ControlChef Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpringboard Inc.LionsApp di Nallbati Elton

Customer experience

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative20.4%

Chef Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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
1 purchases

Chef Timer

One-time1
  • Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control free?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chef Timer free?
Chef Timer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or Chef Timer?
Chef Timer is rated higher. Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Chef Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or Chef Timer have ads?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control shows ads; Chef Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or Chef Timer?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chef Timer every 13 months. Most recently, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control was updated on October 16, 2026 and Chef Timer on October 11, 2026.

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