# TalkingTimer™ vs Kitchen Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kitchen Timer at 88% against TalkingTimer™'s 32%. Kitchen Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (157 vs 21). TalkingTimer™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kitchen Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TalkingTimer™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kitchen Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitchen Timer has 157 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of TalkingTimer™'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Kitchen Timer's.

TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, Kitchen Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingTimer™ | Kitchen Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtimer/id619620279/reviews) | **[4.5 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-simple-cooking/id6471403964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tama Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438172963) | [Focaccia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689143851) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkingTimer™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingtimer/id619620279)

A voice-activated countdown timer that verbally announces remaining time, eliminating the need to check your device. Save custom timer settings, personalize the look, and utilize features like location logging and flashlight notifications.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated time setting, Verbal remaining time announcements, Save custom timer presets, Run up to 3 timers simultaneously, Customizable skins and button designs, Flashlight and ringtone notifications, Location logger and distance filter

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kitchen Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-simple-cooking/id6471403964)

A straightforward kitchen timer designed for everyday cooking. It offers customizable patterns and colors, with a convenient long-press function for quick time setting. Receive notifications even when the app is running in the background.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface, Long press for quick time setting, Background notifications, Customizable patterns and colors, Simple cooking aid

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kitchen timer Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingTimer™ free?

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

### Is Kitchen Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TalkingTimer™ or Kitchen Timer?

Kitchen Timer is rated higher. TalkingTimer™ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Kitchen Timer averages 4.5 from 157 ratings.

### Do TalkingTimer™ or Kitchen Timer have ads?

Kitchen Timer shows ads; TalkingTimer™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, TalkingTimer™ or Kitchen Timer?

TalkingTimer™ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kitchen Timer fortnightly. Most recently, TalkingTimer™ was updated on July 5, 2026 and Kitchen Timer on September 29, 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.*