Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control vs Kitchen Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Voice control for start/stop
- Background alerts and alarms
- Seasonal color themes
- Easy-to-read display
- Large, accessible buttons
- Customizable settings
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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/
Kitchen Assistant
This app helps you manage cooking times for various dishes, ensuring your food is perfectly prepared. It offers customizable timers, presets for common ingredients, and background notifications so you can multitask without worry.
- Customizable cooking timers
- Background and lock screen notifications
- Precise egg timer
- Boiled potato presets
- 15 cook time presets for various foods
- 4 alarm sound options
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When cooking in the kitchen, the most important thing you need is the right cooking time and to be reminded of it. This is exactly what "Kitchen Assistant Cooking Pro" offers you. Put the food on the stove, schedule it and take care of your other chores. We will remind you that your meal is ready at the right time. We have prepared an interface that you can fine-tune in order to find the exact consistency while boiling the egg. We have prepared a detailed menu for boiled potatoes. We offer you ready-made presets for chicken, lamb, peas, broccoli, artichokes, corn, carrots, fresh beans, cauliflower, fish fillets, shrimp, beans, celery, fowl and vegetable soup. Works on lock screen and background. So you can do whatever you want. You can choose from four alarm sounds. -Cooking Timer -Backround and Lock Screen Mode -Notifications -Easy to Use -Perfect Egg Timer -Boiled Potatoes Presets -15 Cook Time Presets -4 Alarm Sounds
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kitchen Assistant at 100% against Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's 76%. Kitchen Assistant also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Kitchen Assistant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Kitchen Assistant every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control | Kitchen Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Springboard Inc. | Altug Nuri ASLANTAS |
Customer experience
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control
Kitchen Assistant
In-app purchases
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control
- Monthly Premium Plan$0.491 Month
- Annual Premium Plan$1.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium Access$3.99
Kitchen Assistant
- Kitchen Assistant$9.99







