Comparison

The Kitchen Timer vs Magic QR：Scanner & Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Magic QR：Scanner & Maker

Scan, Create & Save QR Codes

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 1.01 ratingsView app →

About

The Kitchen Timer

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Kitchen timer app to keep track of cooking time remaining for each burner, as well as the oven, all at the same time.

About

Magic QR：Scanner & Maker

This utility app allows for rapid scanning and creation of QR codes. It supports various QR code types, works offline, and prioritizes user privacy with local processing. Access your scan and creation history easily.

Highlights

Fast QR code and barcode scanning
QR code generator for URLs, text, contacts, etc.
Complete scan and creation history
Offline usability
Secure and private local processing
Intuitive and easy-to-use design

Features

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Magic QR is a QR code scanning and generation app designed to provide a fast, convenient, and private experience. Key Features: • Lightning-fast QR code and barcode scanning • Built-in QR code generator, supporting the generation of QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, and more • Complete scan and creation history for easy viewing • Offline usability—scan or generate QR codes without an internet connection • Simple and intuitive design, easy to use without any learning curve • Secure and private—all processing is done locally on your device Download Magic QR now and easily create QR codes.

Screenshots

Magic QR：Scanner & Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magic QR：Scanner & Maker at Free against The Kitchen Timer's $0.99. Magic QR：Scanner & Maker also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). The Kitchen Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Magic QR：Scanner & Maker is free to download; The Kitchen Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Kitchen Timer ships an update every 6 months, Magic QR：Scanner & Maker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

The Kitchen Timer versus Magic QR：Scanner & Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	The Kitchen Timer	Magic QR：Scanner & Maker
Price	$0.99	Free — better
Rating	—	1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 10 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Ad-supported
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	16.4	16.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	13 MB
Age rating	4+	+4
Developer	Matthew Hiles	GOOD STUDY NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

The Kitchen Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Magic QR：Scanner & Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Kitchen Timer free?

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

Is Magic QR：Scanner & Maker free?

Magic QR：Scanner & Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do The Kitchen Timer or Magic QR：Scanner & Maker have ads?

Magic QR：Scanner & Maker shows ads; The Kitchen Timer does not.

Which is updated more often, The Kitchen Timer or Magic QR：Scanner & Maker?

The Kitchen Timer ships an update every 6 months, and Magic QR：Scanner & Maker every 10 days. Most recently, The Kitchen Timer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Magic QR：Scanner & Maker on October 25, 2026.