Comparison

TimeSet vs Cooking Timer

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

Head to head
About

TimeSet

Features
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Build your routine once. Start it again whenever you need it. TimeSet combines a multi timer with saved routines for workouts, study sessions and cooking. SAVE YOUR OWN TIMER ROUTINES β€’ Give each step a name and duration, from warm-up to workout to rest. β€’ Run timers in sequence or start them together to track several tasks. β€’ Keep your favorite time sets in your library and run them again. DISCOVER ROUTINES IN THE MARKET β€’ Browse time sets published by other users and add them to your library. β€’ Search titles and purpose tags to find workout, focus and cooking routines. β€’ Sort by newest, likes or downloads, and like sets you want to remember. β€’ Publish your own time sets to share your routines with others. SHARE WITH FRIENDS β€’ Share a time set privately using an invite code. β€’ Enter a friend's code, preview the routine and add it to your library. MAKE EVERYDAY TIMING EASIER β€’ Choose light or dark appearance. β€’ Keep the screen awake while running a time set and adjust haptic feedback. β€’ Link an account and sync your saved time sets. FREE AND PRO The free version stores up to 3 time sets. Market downloads require watching a rewarded ad. Pro is a one-time purchase with no subscription. Save unlimited time sets, download from the market without rewarded ads, and copy downloaded sets to customize them. Market, sharing and sync features require an internet connection. Create your next routine with TimeSet and be ready to start again.

About

Cooking Timer

Features
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Cooking is easier when you don’t have to think about timing. CookingTimer helps you cook any recipe by guiding you through the process with built-in timers. Import a recipe from any website and always know what to do next β€” and when. β€’ Cook with clarity CookingTimer keeps your attention on what matters right now: - Clear, step-focused cooking flow - Timers built directly into the steps - Multiple timers when recipes overlap - A clean, distraction-free view while you cook No juggling timers. No rereading instructions. β€’ Start from any recipe Have an online recipe you like? Just import it. You can easily share it to CookingTimer from your browser, or paste its link. Imported recipes keep their original language. β€’ Create recipes your way Create or edit recipes, add steps and times, and cook with full control. β€’ Cook in parallel Prep a sauce while the dish cooks, with separate steps and timers running side by side. β€’ Designed for the moment you’re cooking When your hands are busy and your attention matters, CookingTimer keeps instructions clear and timing under control. The cooking process becomes smoother and more relaxed. CookingTimer is a focused kitchen utility that lets you cook with confidence β€” while the timing takes care of itself. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TimeSet4 screens
Cooking Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cooking Timer at none against TimeSet's shown. TimeSet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeSet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cooking Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TimeSet versus Cooking Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeSetCooking Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHEYNOWKutay Demireren

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeSet

One-time1
  • Timer-Set Pro$1.99
1 purchases

Cooking Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is TimeSet free?
TimeSet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cooking Timer free?
Cooking Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeSet or Cooking Timer have ads?
TimeSet shows ads; Cooking Timer does not.

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