Comparison

CookSync vs Cook 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

Cook Timer

Features
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You set the timer. Put the phone down. Came back to overcooked pasta. One alarm isn't enough when you're cooking three things at once. Cook Timer runs multiple named timers side-by-side — pasta, chicken, veggies — all on one screen. Nothing gets forgotten because each timer tells you exactly what it's counting down for. [What Changes When You Use Cook Timer] • Multiple dishes in progress — nothing overcooked, nothing burnt • Each timer is labeled with the dish name — no more "which timer is that?" • Large countdown display readable from across the kitchen [Timers That Actually Go Off] - Double alert: vibration + a looping alarm sound - With the app open, the alarm sounds even when the silent switch is on - Background and lock screen compatible — keep cooking, we've got the timing "I've had timers not ring when my phone was locked or on silent." — Cook Timer schedules a system notification for every timer, so you're alerted on the lock screen and in the background. With the app open, the alarm sounds even in silent mode. "My last timer app broke after an update — right in the middle of dinner." — Core timer functionality is the one thing that cannot break. Cook Timer's alerts and countdown logic don't change with updates. "I opened my usual app and got a full-screen ad before I could even set the timer." — Cook Timer doesn't interrupt you at the moment you need it most. Open the app — the timer screen is already there. "Is it free?" — Up to 3 simultaneous timers, all built-in dish templates and up to 5 saved presets are free. Premium Subscription: Upgrade to Premium to run up to 10 timers at once and save up to 50 presets, with no ads. Monthly, annual, and lifetime plans are available. The current price is always shown in the app before you confirm your purchase. - Payment charged to Apple ID account at purchase confirmation - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 24 hours before period end - Manage subscriptions in Apple ID Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://cook-timer-prod.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://cook-timer-prod.web.app/terms.html Cook confidently. Everything lands on the table on time. [From the Kitchen Series — Related Apps] - FridgeCook AI (AI Recipe Generator): Use what's in your fridge, then time it perfectly with Cook Timer - Fastivo – Fasting Timer: Manage your eating window and cook your best meal when it opens Search each app name on the App Store. You might also like - FridgeCook AI - Recipe Finder: 3-Second Recipe. No Thinking. - SweetLog - Cafe Sweets Diary: AI Writes Your Cafe Instagram. Search for these apps by name on the App Store.

Screenshots

CookSync4 screens
Cook Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CookSync at none against Cook Timer's 3. CookSync also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cook Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cook Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CookSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CookSync ships an update every 5 months, Cook Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CookSync versus Cook Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookSyncCook Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksym KiryanovTomohito Kii

In-app purchases

None

CookSync

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cook Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Cook Timer7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual - Cook Timer7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is CookSync free?
CookSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cook Timer free?
Cook Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CookSync or Cook Timer have ads?
Cook Timer shows ads; CookSync does not.
Which is updated more often, CookSync or Cook Timer?
CookSync ships an update every 5 months, and Cook Timer weekly. Most recently, CookSync was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cook Timer on October 31, 2026.

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