Comparison

Kitchen vs 5 Minute Timer

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

Head to head
About

Kitchen

Features
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This timer is designed specifically for the kitchen, providing exactly what is necessary in the simplest way. It draws on my extensive experience as a cook and nearly 20 years as a founder and managing director of an IT company. The free version allows you to use one timer, while the Pro version allows you to use four timers simultaneously. The functions in detail: - Menu with preset times for quick selection - Individual timer with minutes and seconds - Simple operation, just as it should be in the kitchen - Settings for preset times, alarm sound, duration of the alarm tone and language

About

5 Minute Timer

This utility app provides a straightforward countdown timer for precisely five minutes. Its animated interface clearly displays remaining time with a progress ring, and it features an alarm that functions even in silent mode. Designed for simplicity, it's ideal for quick tasks like games or cooking.

Highlights
  • One-tap start, pause, and reset
  • Alarm in silent mode
  • Remembers timer progress
  • Vibrant animated interface
  • Large, easy-to-use buttons
  • Screen stays on during countdown
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Need a quick, reliable 5-minute timer? With 5 Minute Timer, you start your countdown with just one tap. The vibrant, animated interface shows you exactly how much time remains – with a colorful progress ring and large, easy-to-read time display. What makes 5 Minute Timer special: • Simple operation – Start, pause, and reset with one tap • Alarm even in silent mode – You'll never miss it • Remembers your timer – After an app restart, it picks up right where you left off • Vibrant design – Animated background with colorful particles • Large buttons – Easy to use, even in stressful situations • Screen stays on – No automatic lock while the timer is running Perfect for board games, cooking, short breaks, or anywhere you need exactly 5 minutes.

Screenshots

Kitchen4 screens
5 Minute Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kitchen and 5 Minute Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Kitchen versus 5 Minute Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitchen5 Minute Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFRANK SONDERChristopher Bischoff

In-app purchases

None

Kitchen

No in-app purchases

None

5 Minute Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kitchen free?
Kitchen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5 Minute Timer free?
5 Minute Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kitchen or 5 Minute Timer have ads?
Neither Kitchen nor 5 Minute Timer shows ads.

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