CookSync vs KitchenQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CookSync
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CookSync helps you perfectly time your meals. Set multiple cooking timers for different dishes—pasta, rice, eggs, meat & more—so everything finishes at the same time. Designed for modern home cooks who want precision, ease, and a stress-free kitchen experience. Key Features • Multi-timer synchronization: Plan and sync multiple dish timers to finish together. • Built-in presets: Quickly set timers for common foods like pasta, rice, vegetables, eggs, and meats. • Live Activities & Lock Screen widgets: Stay updated without unlocking your phone. • Push notifications: Never miss a timer alert. • Custom timer editing: Adjust times manually or save your own presets. • Intuitive design: Simple and elegant interface with dark mode support. • Background support: Timers run even when the app is closed. Why CookSync? Cooking multiple dishes at once is tricky—each has a different cook time, and syncing them is a hassle. CookSync handles that for you. Just choose your items, and it calculates when to start each so everything is ready at once. It’s like having a kitchen assistant who never forgets a timer. Built for home cooks CookSync is distraction-free: • No ads • No bloated features • Just clean, focused functionality Whether you’re cooking for one or preparing a holiday dinner, CookSync helps you feel more in control in the kitchen. Download CookSync today and start cooking smarter.
KitchenQ
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Start fast with food presets: Choose from built-in timers for popular ingredients like pasta, chicken or veggies. Create your own custom timers: Save unique cooking times and personalize them for your favorite recipes. Queue your ingredients: Add multiple dishes to your lineup, each with its own timer. Build full meals: Combine your timers into collections so your favorite dinners are always ready to go. Sort your view: Instantly filter by duration or state — active, done, or waiting — to stay organized at a glance. Set checkpoints: Add mid-cook reminders to flip, stir, or season so nothing gets missed. Track progress at a glance: See exactly what’s done, what’s in progress, and what’s coming next. Get notified: Choose between a gentle beep or silent notification when timers or checkpoints finish. Simple, modern design: A clean interface that makes cooking feel easy, organized, and fun. With KitchenQ, every dish has its place in the queue — from prep to plate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KitchenQ at 13.0 against CookSync's 16.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CookSync | KitchenQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maksym Kiryanov | Sound Meridian LLC |
In-app purchases
CookSync
No in-app purchases
KitchenQ
No in-app purchases









