# Kickstarter vs Timekettle

The clearest difference is rating: Kickstarter at 4.8 against Timekettle's 2.9. Kickstarter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (59K vs 493). Timekettle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timekettle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Kickstarter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kickstarter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kickstarter has 59K ratings behind it against 493, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Kickstarter's written reviews are positive against 25% of Timekettle's.

Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, Timekettle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kickstarter | Timekettle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickstarter-projects-you-love/id596961532/reviews)** | [2.9 (493 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timekettle/id1485347374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 493 |
| Positive reviews | **32.6% of reviews** | 24.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kickstarter, PBC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596961535) | [Shenzhen Timekettle Technologies Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274418673) |

## What reviewers say

### Kickstarter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickstarter-projects-you-love/id596961532)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Explore and support innovative projects across various creative fields. Discover groundbreaking ideas in games, technology, art, and more. Pledge to projects that inspire you and stay updated on their progress.

**Highlights:** Discover creative projects globally, Pledge to projects, Receive project updates, Track backings, Join a global creative community

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Handy tracker for backed projects
- 👍 Great app and great service
- 🚀 Bypass the traditional economy!
- 👍 Very nice
- 👍 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Works well enough unless you support a lot of projects
- 🐛 App is very buggy
- 🔒 Scammers Paradise
- 🔒 Don't fall into the trap
- 🔒 platform setup to scam you

**Reported bugs**

- Explore tab broken in latest update
- Notifications not working correctly
- Activity feed not updating
- Issues with submitting surveys through the app
- Clunky UI, especially when updating pledges

**Requested features**

- Allow filtering backed projects by status (received, active, closed)
- Ability to follow creators directly in the app
- Improve comments section (threading, search, etc.)
- Add an archive/delete function for completed/cancelled projects
- Introduce a read/unread project status


### Timekettle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timekettle/id1485347374)

This application facilitates real-time, cross-language communication when paired with compatible smart translator earbuds. It utilizes advanced AI to provide fast and accurate translations, breaking down language barriers for business, travel, and living abroad.

**Highlights:** Real-time translation, AI-powered accuracy, Cross-language communication, Business negotiation support, Overseas travel assistance, Living abroad communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveTalk Pro Plan (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| LiveTalk Unlimited Plan (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| LiveTalk Pro Plan (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| LiveTalk Unlimited Plan (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| 5Fish | $9.99 | one-time |
| Livetalk 600-Min Booster Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10Fish | $18.99 | one-time |
| 15Fish | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good translation accuracy
- 🚀 Fast translation speed
- 💡 Useful for communication between different languages
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, app crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate translations, especially for longer sentences
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, earbuds not connecting properly
- 🐛 Delayed or slow translations
- 🐛 Poor voice recognition, unable to pick up speech properly

**Reported bugs**

- Earbuds not connecting or disconnecting frequently
- App crashing or not responding
- Inaccurate translations or garbled text
- Issues with language selection and switching

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust translation speed
- Support for more languages
- Improved offline mode performance
- Better integration with other communication apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kickstarter free?

Kickstarter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timekettle free?

Timekettle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kickstarter or Timekettle?

Kickstarter is rated higher. Kickstarter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Timekettle averages 2.9 from 493 ratings.

### Do Kickstarter or Timekettle have ads?

Kickstarter shows ads; Timekettle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kickstarter or Timekettle?

Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, and Timekettle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kickstarter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Timekettle on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*