Comparison

CookSync vs Kitchen Timer

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

Head to head
About

CookSync

Features
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Track pasta, rice and oven dishes with separate cooking timers in one clear view. CookSync helps you follow several dishes while you prepare the rest of your meal.

CHOOSE A DISH OR SET YOUR OWN TIME
Browse 34 dishes and 102 cooking presets across seven categories. Pick a cooking method, adjust the duration, or name a quick timer and set hours, minutes and seconds.

SEE WHAT IS COOKING
Track multiple countdowns, pause and resume each timer, and remove timers you no longer need. Live Activities show the countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported devices.

MADE FOR YOUR KITCHEN
Search dishes, filter categories and use light or dark appearance. On iPad, the catalog and timers can appear side by side. The interface supports 10 languages, including Ukrainian.

ALERTS AND AVAILABILITY
On iOS 26 or later, allow system alarms for locked-screen alerts. Earlier systems use notifications, which follow your sound and Focus settings. Live Activities require iOS 16.2 or later, or iPadOS 17 or later, on compatible devices.

Preset times are a guide. Adjust them to your ingredients and check your food before serving. No account required.

About

Kitchen Timer

Features
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TastyTimer makes perfect cooking effortless—no more guesswork, overcooked steaks or underdone rice. Whether you’re grilling, boiling or baking, TastyTimer’s built-in food library and customizable templates keep every dish on point. Why you’ll love TastyTimer Precision Cooking: Choose from dozens of pre-programmed timers (eggs, pasta, steak, vegetables) with built-in temperature, rest-time and cooking-method settings. Custom Recipes: Save your family’s secret recipes as reusable timer templates—set duration, color-code, add notes and rest times in a tap. Multi-Task Mastery: Run, pause or track multiple timers simultaneously—never lose track of anything simmering, searing or steaming. Total Control: Switch between light, dark or system themes, pick your alarm sound, toggle vibrations and use °C or °F units for your workflow. History & Insights: Review past timers, quickly re-launch favorite recipes, and see what’s worked best—right in the app. Spend less time watching the clock and more time enjoying delicious results. Download TastyTimer today and turn every meal into a masterpiece. Terms of Use: https://tastytimer.com/terms

Screenshots

CookSync4 screens
Kitchen Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CookSync at none against Kitchen Timer's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Kitchen Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CookSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CookSync ships an update every 5 months, Kitchen Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CookSync versus Kitchen Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookSyncKitchen Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksym KiryanovHeap Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

CookSync

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kitchen Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro (Annual)$12.991 Year

Questions

Is CookSync free?
CookSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kitchen Timer free?
Kitchen Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CookSync or Kitchen Timer have ads?
Neither CookSync nor Kitchen Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CookSync or Kitchen Timer?
CookSync ships an update every 5 months, and Kitchen Timer every 3 months. Most recently, CookSync was updated on November 5, 2026 and Kitchen Timer on October 30, 2026.

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