Comparison

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control 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

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

Kitchen Timer

Easily manage cooking times with custom, named timers. Features a simple interface, adjustable button functions, and a variety of sound options. Personalize your experience with colorful themes and helpful pre-alarms.

Highlights
  • Custom named timers
  • Adjustable button roles
  • 15 timer sound options
  • 10 colorful themes
  • Pre-alarm notifications
  • Keep screen on option
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[Custom timer] You can save custom timer and name it like "07:00 (pasta)”, "09:00 (pizza)". [Simple design] Large button and simple design enable to operate quickly. [Change button role] You can choose button role from “10min/1min/10sec/1sec”, “10min/1min/10sec/5sec”, and “1min/10sec/5sec/1sec”. [Timer sound and volume] You can choose timer sound from 15 kinds of sound and adjust the volume. [Colorful themes] You can choose the accent color from 10 colors. And dark theme is also available. [Other settings] ・Pre-alarm You can ring pre-alarm 10 minutes and 5 minutes before count zero if necessary. ・Keep screen on You can keep screen on while using this app if necessary.

Screenshots

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control4 screens
Kitchen Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kitchen Timer at 5.0 against Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's 1.0. Kitchen Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Kitchen Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kitchen Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kitchen Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Kitchen Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control versus Kitchen Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitchen Timer+ Voice ControlKitchen Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpringboard Inc.UT app

Customer experience

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control

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

Kitchen Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
None

Kitchen Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control free?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kitchen Timer free?
Kitchen Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or Kitchen Timer?
Kitchen Timer is rated higher. Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Kitchen Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or Kitchen Timer have ads?
Both Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control and Kitchen Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or Kitchen Timer?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kitchen Timer every 8 months. Most recently, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control was updated on September 13, 2026 and Kitchen Timer on September 8, 2026.

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