# The Kitchen Timer vs bombClock

The clearest difference is price: bombClock at Free against The Kitchen Timer's $0.99. bombClock also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). The Kitchen Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

bombClock is free to download; The Kitchen Timer costs $0.99 up front. bombClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Kitchen Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Kitchen Timer ships an update every 6 months, bombClock monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Kitchen Timer | bombClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombclock/id6499040899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Hiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006499180) | [JUAN CARLOS BIVIA MENDOZA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742200600) |

## What reviewers say

### The Kitchen Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-kitchen-timer/id6463170826)

**In-app purchases:** none


### bombClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombclock/id6499040899)

This app uses a timed bomb countdown to encourage children to complete tasks. Set a timer, and earn points for finishing on time or for the bomb's explosion. It provides audio cues and a countdown for the final seconds.

**Highlights:** Timed task motivation, Point history tracking, Explosion score, 30-second audio cues, 10-second countdown

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bombClock Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Kitchen Timer free?

The Kitchen Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is bombClock free?

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

### Do The Kitchen Timer or bombClock have ads?

Neither The Kitchen Timer nor bombClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Kitchen Timer or bombClock?

The Kitchen Timer ships an update every 6 months, and bombClock monthly. Most recently, The Kitchen Timer was updated on October 27, 2026 and bombClock on October 27, 2026.

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