Comparison

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control vs Timecup Commander

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

Timecup Commander

Features
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On-screen keyboard of the remote device. Changing the parameters of traditional and custom recipes. Receive full information about coffee preparing - coffee temperature, heater temperature, current recipe, number of cups etc.

Screenshots

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control4 screens
Timecup Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timecup Commander at none against Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's 3. Timecup Commander also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price 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. Timecup Commander asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Timecup Commander every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control versus Timecup Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitchen Timer+ Voice ControlTimecup Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpringboard Inc.Andrei Fedorov

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

Timecup Commander

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 Timecup Commander free?
Timecup Commander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or Timecup Commander have ads?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control shows ads; Timecup Commander does not.
Which is updated more often, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or Timecup Commander?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timecup Commander every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control was updated on September 28, 2026 and Timecup Commander on September 9, 2026.

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