Comparison

CookSync vs Stovee

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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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.

About

Stovee

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Stovee is your essential kitchen companion, designed for home cooks and professional chefs who need to manage multiple cooking tasks simultaneously. Multiple Timers at a Glance Create and monitor several timers on one screen. Whether you're boiling pasta, roasting vegetables, or simmering a sauce, keep track of everything with a clean, intuitive grid layout. No more juggling between apps or losing track of what's on the stove. Simple & Focused * Tap to start, pause, or dismiss timers * Color-code your timers for quick identification * Custom labels help you remember what's cooking * No account required — works completely offline Beautiful Design A modern, elegant interface that looks great in both light and dark mode. Optimized for iPhone and iPad with a responsive layout that adapts to your screen. The monospace timer display gives you precision at a glance. Reliable Alerts Never miss a timer with audio alarms and haptic feedback that grab your attention when your food is ready — even when the app is in the background. Built for Real Cooking Stovee stays out of your way when you're focused on cooking. No ads, no subscriptions, no internet required. Just timers that work. Terms and Agreements https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CookSync4 screens
Stovee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CookSync at Free against Stovee's $1.99. Stovee's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On 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

CookSync is free to download; Stovee costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CookSync ships an update every 2 months, Stovee every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CookSync versus Stovee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookSyncStovee
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksym KiryanovDEVBRIX LTD

In-app purchases

None

CookSync

No in-app purchases

None

Stovee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CookSync free?
CookSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stovee free?
Stovee costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CookSync or Stovee have ads?
Neither CookSync nor Stovee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CookSync or Stovee?
CookSync ships an update every 2 months, and Stovee every 6 days. Most recently, CookSync was updated on September 22, 2026 and Stovee on September 22, 2026.

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