# Silent Flash Timer vs Kitchen Timer

Silent Flash Timer and Kitchen Timer both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Kitchen Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Silent Flash Timer's. Kitchen Timer also leads on ratings volume (157 vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Silent Flash Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Kitchen Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Silent Flash Timer against 4.5 for Kitchen Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitchen Timer has 157 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Silent Flash Timer's written reviews are positive against 88% of Kitchen Timer's.

Silent Flash Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Kitchen Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silent Flash Timer | Kitchen Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-flash-timer-no-sound/id6449392949/reviews) | **[4.5 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-simple-cooking/id6471403964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEUDESIGNLAB, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688874872) | [Focaccia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689143851) |

## What reviewers say

### Silent Flash Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-flash-timer-no-sound/id6449392949)

This app provides a silent timer that uses screen flashes for notifications instead of sound or vibration. It's ideal for focused work, quiet environments like libraries, or for users sensitive to auditory alerts, ensuring time management without disruption.

**Highlights:** Screen flash notifications, No sound or vibration alerts, Ideal for focused work, Suitable for quiet environments, User-friendly interface, Supports time management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Ad Removal Discounted | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Ad Removal | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Silent Flash Timer free?

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

### Is Kitchen Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Silent Flash Timer or Kitchen Timer?

Kitchen Timer is rated higher. Silent Flash Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Kitchen Timer averages 4.5 from 157 ratings.

### Do Silent Flash Timer or Kitchen Timer have ads?

Both Silent Flash Timer and Kitchen Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Silent Flash Timer or Kitchen Timer?

Silent Flash Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kitchen Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Silent Flash Timer was updated on September 8, 2026 and Kitchen Timer on September 23, 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.*