Comparison

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control vs Multiple Simple Timers+

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

Multiple Simple Timers+

Manage multiple countdowns simultaneously for tasks like cooking, studying, or workouts. Assign names to each timer and let them run sequentially, ensuring you stay on track with all your time-sensitive activities.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous timer management
  • Customizable timer names
  • Sequential timer operation
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Versatile for various activities
Features
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Difficult recipes needing more than one timer? Different time sets during fitness? Studying for exams, or lost that time tracker from your favorite board game again? Put all of your different time trackers in one place with this app: easy, accessible without any hassle! Give each timer a name, set your time and go from there! The timers will go off one by one at your set-time. Use your timers during cooking, sports, studies, work, or whenever you need a quick reminder to finish that one last task before you leave the door. Everything is possible!

Screenshots

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control4 screens
Multiple Simple Timers+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Multiple Simple Timers+ at 4.4 against Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's 1.0. Multiple Simple Timers+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Multiple Simple Timers+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Multiple Simple Timers+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiple Simple Timers+ has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Multiple Simple Timers+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Multiple Simple Timers+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control versus Multiple Simple Timers+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitchen Timer+ Voice ControlMultiple Simple Timers+
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpringboard Inc.Robin van Eck van der Sluijs

Customer experience

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control

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

Multiple Simple Timers+

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 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

Multiple Simple Timers+

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 Multiple Simple Timers+ free?
Multiple Simple Timers+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or Multiple Simple Timers+?
Multiple Simple Timers+ is rated higher. Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Multiple Simple Timers+ averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or Multiple Simple Timers+ have ads?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control shows ads; Multiple Simple Timers+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or Multiple Simple Timers+?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Multiple Simple Timers+ every 9 days. Most recently, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control was updated on September 13, 2026 and Multiple Simple Timers+ on July 17, 2026.

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