Comparison

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control vs SwiftTip

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

SwiftTip

Effortlessly calculate tips and split bills with this intuitive tool. Quickly enter your bill amount, select custom tip percentages, and see instant breakdowns for the total and per-person cost. Personalize your experience with theme colors and enjoy smart rounding options.

Highlights
  • Customizable tip percentages
  • Smart rounding options
  • Bill splitting up to 20 people
  • Quick keypad for fast entry
  • Theme color customization
  • Remembers last bill details
Features
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SwiftTip is a fast, focused tip calculator for restaurants, bars, delivery, and anywhere else you want to leave a tip. Enter the bill with the large keypad and instantly see the tip and total. Splitting the check? SwiftTip keeps the full amounts visible while also showing exactly what each person owes. FEATURES • Choose from up to seven customizable quick tip percentages • Enter any custom tip from 0% to 100% • Use exact amounts, round the tip, or round the total • Split a bill between 1 and 20 people • See both full and per-person tip and total amounts • Clear or correct the bill quickly with dedicated controls • Personalize the calculator with twelve color themes • Automatically use your local currency format • Remember your bill, tip, split, rounding, and theme choices • Support larger text and clear VoiceOver descriptions PRIVATE BY DESIGN SwiftTip does not collect your data. Your calculator choices stay on your device.

Screenshots

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control4 screens
SwiftTip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SwiftTip at 5.0 against Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's 1.0. SwiftTip also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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 and SwiftTip sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwiftTip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control ships an update every 6 weeks, SwiftTip every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control versus SwiftTip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitchen Timer+ Voice ControlSwiftTip
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpringboard Inc.Doug Diego

Customer experience

Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control

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

SwiftTip

All ratings1 ratings
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
3 purchases

SwiftTip

One-time3
  • Excellent Tip$0.99
  • Awesome Tip$1.99
  • Epic Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control free?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwiftTip free?
SwiftTip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or SwiftTip?
SwiftTip is rated higher. Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SwiftTip averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or SwiftTip have ads?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control shows ads; SwiftTip does not.
Which is updated more often, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control or SwiftTip?
Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and SwiftTip every 10 months. Most recently, Kitchen Timer+ Voice Control was updated on September 28, 2026 and SwiftTip on July 23, 2026.

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