Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control vs Microwave Time Calc
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/
Microwave Time Calc
Easily convert microwave cooking times between different wattages. This tool ensures your food is heated perfectly by providing accurate calculations down to seconds, preventing under or overcooking. Ideal for quick meal preparation for individuals or families.
- Automatic heating time conversion by wattage
- Supports common microwave power levels
- Register custom microwave wattage
- Accurate calculations to minutes and seconds
- Simple and clean interface
- Prevents overheating or undercooking
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Ever wondered how long to heat your food in the microwave? "Microwave Heating Time Calculator" makes it easy to convert cooking times between different wattages. If a recipe or package says “3 minutes at 500W,” this app instantly tells you the right time for your microwave. Perfect for busy people living alone or families who use frozen meals and convenience store food on a daily basis. 【Features】 - Automatically converts heating time by wattage - Supports common microwave power levels (500W, 600W, 700W, 800W, 1000W, etc.) - Register your own microwave wattage freely - Accurate calculation down to minutes and seconds - Simple and clean interface anyone can use instantly 【Best for】 - Heating frozen meals - Reheating convenience store bento boxes - Adjusting recipes written for a different wattage - Saving time when preparing breakfast, lunch, or dinner 【Why choose this app?】 - Prevents overheating or undercooking your food - Quick one-tap calculation for stress-free cooking - Handy for both families and solo living Stop guessing microwave times—calculate them in seconds! Make your everyday cooking faster, easier, and smarter with this app. --- About in-app subscriptions - What you can do with an in-app subscription You can remove ads in the app. $ 0.99 / month --- Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. --- privacy policy: https://zero2one-mys.github.io/microwave-heating-time/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://zero2one-mys.github.io/news-typing/terms-and-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Microwave Time Calc at 5.0 against Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's 3.7. Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Microwave Time Calc sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Microwave Time Calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's written reviews are positive against 67% of Microwave Time Calc's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control | Microwave Time Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Springboard Inc. | ryo fujise |
Customer experience
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control
Microwave Time Calc
In-app purchases
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control
- Monthly Premium Plan$0.491 Month
- Annual Premium Plan$1.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium Access$3.99
Microwave Time Calc
- Remove in-app advertisements.$0.991 Month
Questions
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