Comparison

DiceyDice Dice Sandbox vs Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert

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

Head to head
About

DiceyDice Dice Sandbox

Features
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Play around with dice in this sandbox app. You can throw up to 100 dice simultaneously.

About

Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert

This cooking timer app offers a simple, focused interface for everyday use. It features two alerts in one timer, an optional mid-cook reminder, and instant time adjustment. The app runs in the background and allows users to choose their alert tone.

Highlights
  • Dual alerts in one timer
  • Optional mid-cook reminder
  • Instant time adjustment
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Customizable alert tones
  • Background operation
Features
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Simple, focused interface Intentionally minimal and designed for everyday cooking and baking Two alerts in one timer No need to manage multiple timers Optional mid-cook alert Get a reminder to check your food Adjust time instantly Use +/- buttons to fine-tune timer Pause and resume control Stop the countdown at any time and continue without losing progress Choose your alert tone Select the sound you prefer App runs in the background Alerts you whether you are in the app or not Enable notifications at first launch to receive alerts Sound alerts and device settings: Alert sound – Set in Settings > Sound & Haptics > Default Alerts Respects iOS Silent Mode For audible alerts, make sure: Silent Mode (side switch) is off Focus modes are off Do Not Disturb is off Disclaimer: This app is a timing aid only. Cooking outcomes depend on many factors beyond the app’s control. The developer is not responsible for overcooked meals, burnt food, smoke alarms, kitchen mishaps, or any damage resulting from unattended cooking. Always supervise cooking and use common sense.

Screenshots

DiceyDice Dice Sandbox2 screens
Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert at every 3 weeks against DiceyDice Dice Sandbox's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiceyDice Dice Sandbox ships an update every 12 months, Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DiceyDice Dice Sandbox versus Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiceyDice Dice SandboxKitchen Timer w/ Check Alert
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin XinAnne Klemmer

In-app purchases

None

DiceyDice Dice Sandbox

No in-app purchases

None

Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DiceyDice Dice Sandbox free?
DiceyDice Dice Sandbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert free?
Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DiceyDice Dice Sandbox or Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert have ads?
Neither DiceyDice Dice Sandbox nor Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiceyDice Dice Sandbox or Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert?
DiceyDice Dice Sandbox ships an update every 12 months, and Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert every 3 weeks. Most recently, DiceyDice Dice Sandbox was updated on September 9, 2026 and Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert on September 7, 2026.

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