Comparison

Baking Timer vs Alergio

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

Head to head
About

Baking Timer

Features
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Master perfect cooking timing with intelligent temperature reminders and voice alerts designed for home cooks and professional chefs. SMART COOKING ASSISTANT Multi-Cook Timer helps you achieve perfectly cooked meals every time with strategic temperature check reminders. Voice alerts at 80% and 95% of cooking time ensure you catch food at critical moments, preventing overcooking and ensuring ideal results. FREE PRESET TIMERS PREHEAT OVEN (10 minutes) Set your oven to recipe temperature and start the timer. Voice alert tells you when your oven is ready for cooking, ensuring perfect baking conditions from the start. BRING TO BOIL (5 minutes) Start this timer when heating water. Get notified when water should be boiling, perfect for pasta, rice, vegetables, and more. KEY FEATURES VOICE TEMPERATURE ALERTS Never miss the perfect moment to check your food. Audio announcements at 80% completion remind you to check temperature, followed by a final reminder at 95%. Keep your thermometer ready and achieve restaurant-quality results. RUN MULTIPLE TIMERS Cook complex meals with confidence by running up to 3 timers simultaneously. Perfect for roasting meat whilst preparing sides, or managing multiple dishes for dinner parties. VISUAL PROGRESS TRACKING Clear countdown displays show exactly how much time remains. Progress indicators highlight when temperature checks are due, keeping you informed at a glance. BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Alerts work even when your phone is locked or you are using other apps. Never miss a critical cooking moment, whether you are checking recipes or answering messages. IDEAL FOR - Roasting meat to perfect internal temperature - Baking cakes, bread, and pastries - Boiling pasta, rice, and grains - Steaming vegetables - Slow cooking and braising - Meal prep and batch cooking - Professional kitchen timing - Following complex recipes PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade once to unlock unlimited custom timers with full control over every detail. UNLIMITED CUSTOM TIMERS Create as many timers as you need for your favourite recipes. Save timers for frequently cooked dishes and access them instantly. FULL CUSTOMISATION Set any duration from seconds to hours. Adjust times precisely for your cooking methods, equipment, and preferences. EDIT AND DUPLICATE Modify existing timers and create variations. Build a library of perfectly tuned timers for every dish you cook. SAVE YOUR RECIPES Never lose your timing notes. All custom timers sync across app launches, keeping your cooking knowledge organised. FREE VERSION INCLUDES - Preheat Oven timer (10 minutes) - Bring to Boil timer (5 minutes) - Voice temperature alerts at 80% and 95% - Run up to 3 timers simultaneously - Background notifications - Clear visual countdown PREMIUM INCLUDES - Unlimited custom timers - Any duration (seconds to hours) - Edit and duplicate timers - Save unlimited recipes - One-time purchase, no subscription DESIGNED FOR COOKS Created by home cooks who understand the challenges of timing multiple dishes. This timer replicates professional kitchen timing systems, bringing restaurant-quality precision to your home. WHAT COOKS SAY "Finally, a cooking timer that actually helps me cook better. The temperature reminders are genius." - Home Chef "Perfect for Sunday roasts. I run timers for meat, vegetables, and yorkshire puddings all at once." - UK Cook "The voice alerts mean I do not need to constantly check the clock. Game changer for busy weeknight cooking." - Working Parent GET STARTED TODAY Download now and enjoy 2 free preset timers. Upgrade to Premium anytime for unlimited customisation and full control over your cooking timing. SUPPORT Questions? Contact us at support@activeappshub.co.uk We respond to every message within 24 hours. PRIVACY No account required. No data collection. Your timers stay private on your device. Cook smarter. Cook better. Download Multi-Cook Timer now.

About

Alergio

Instantly identify hidden allergens in food products by scanning barcodes or ingredient lists. This smart assistant helps you shop safely and travel with confidence by translating your allergies into local languages.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes for allergens
  • Text scan ingredient lists
  • Translate allergies for travel
  • Customizable allergen detection
  • Offline functionality
  • Scan history and favorites
Features
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Spot hidden allergens instantly. Shop safely with Alergio - your smart food allergy scanner. Living with food allergies makes grocery shopping a constant challenge. Tiny text, confusing labels, and foreign languages can turn a simple supermarket trip into a headache. Alergio helps you spot hidden allergens instantly. Whether you are scanning a barcode or reading the ingredient list directly with our text scanner, Alergio acts as your personal food safety assistant. KEY FEATURES: -- SCAN BARCODES INSTANTLY Access a massive database of global products. Simply point your camera at the barcode to check if a product contains your specific allergens. -- READ INGREDIENT LISTS (TEXT SCAN) No barcode? No problem! Use our Text Scan feature to read the actual ingredient label on the package. Perfect for imported goods or when barcode data is missing. Alergio highlights allergens like Peanuts, Milk, or Soy in real-time using Augmented Reality. -- TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE Traveling abroad? Alergio includes Travel Cards that translate your specific allergies into local languages (including Spanish, French, German, and more). Play audio pronunciations to communicate your needs clearly to waiters and chefs. -- CUSTOMIZABLE ALLERGEN DETECTION Select only the allergens you need to avoid. Alergio currently detects: - Peanuts & Tree Nuts - Milk & Lactose - Eggs - Gluten / Wheat - Soybeans - Fish & Shellfish - Sesame, Mustard, and more. -- HISTORY & FAVORITES Keep track of every product you've scanned. Save your safe items to your Favorites list for quick reference later. WHY ALERGIO? - Works Offline: Scan text and check travel cards even without an internet connection. - Clear Safety Alerts: Instant visual cues for specific allergens. - Privacy First: We don't track your location or sell your data. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Alergio offers a Weekly Plan and a Lifetime Access plan. Try it free to unlock unlimited scans, history, and favorites. Disclaimer: Alergio is a guide. Always double-check the label yourself before consumption. Terms of Use: https://alergioapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Baking Timer4 screens
Alergio4 screens

Verdict

The call

Baking Timer and Alergio 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. Baking Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alergio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Baking Timer versus Alergio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaking TimerAlergio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTEPHEN AINSCOUGHMeraki Dimension, Lda.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Baking Timer

One-time1
  • Baking Timer$1.99
2 purchases

Alergio

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Baking Timer free?
Baking Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alergio free?
Alergio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Baking Timer or Alergio have ads?
Neither Baking Timer nor Alergio shows ads.

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