Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control vs Instant cup ramen timer
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/
Instant cup ramen timer
A straightforward timer app designed for preparing cup noodles. It begins counting down the moment it's opened, offering preset and customizable durations with a clear interface. Ideal for quickly and easily making your favorite instant ramen.
- One-tap timer start
- Supports 1-6 minute presets
- Freely adjustable timer
- Simple, easy-to-read interface
- Ideal for cup ramen
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This is a simple timer app designed specifically for cup noodles. The timer starts immediately when you launch the app-no extra steps needed, so you can focus on perfecting your noodles. Main features: - Start the timer with one tap - Supports standard times: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 minutes - Freely adjustable timer - Simple and easy-to-read interface Perfect for instant noodles and cup ramen. Make your noodle life easier with this quick and convenient timer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Instant cup ramen timer at 5.0 against Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's 1.0. Instant cup ramen timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Instant cup ramen timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Instant cup ramen 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control | Instant cup ramen timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Springboard Inc. | akira ohmachi |
Customer experience
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control
Instant cup ramen timer
In-app purchases
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control
- Monthly Premium Plan$0.491 Month
- Annual Premium Plan$1.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium Access$3.99
Instant cup ramen timer
- Remove Ads$1.99
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