Comparison

Baking Timer vs MultiCook Timer+

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

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Baking Timer

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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.

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MultiCook Timer+

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Stop juggling timers and missing critical cooking moments. MultiCook Timer+ is your personal sous chef that keeps every dish perfectly timed, so you can relax and enjoy hosting. NEVER BURN ANOTHER DISH Forget scrambling between pots and pans. See exactly when each dish needs to start, and get timely alerts so nothing overcooks or sits too long. Your guests will wonder how you make hosting look so effortless. PERFECT TIMING, EVERY TIME Planning a Sunday roast with sides? Hosting a dinner party? Set your sit-down time once, and we'll calculate when each dish needs to start. Everything finishes together - hot, fresh, and ready to serve. MASTER COMPLEX RECIPES Cooking a turkey that needs basting every 20 minutes? A roast that requires attention throughout? Set custom basting intervals and receive gentle reminders at exactly the right moments. No more guessing, no more kitchen timers going off randomly. STRESS-FREE HOSTING Stop checking your phone every few minutes or setting multiple hard to manage alarms. Our smart countdown shows you exactly what's happening now, what's coming next, and when you need to take action. Cook with confidence, not anxiety. FEATURES THAT MAKE COOKING EASIER: Smart Start Times Set when you want to eat, and we calculate backwards to tell you when each dish should start cooking. No mental math required. Intelligent Notifications Get alerted when it's time to start cooking, when basting is needed, and when dishes are ready. Clear, helpful reminders that don't overwhelm. Built-in Resting Time Know exactly how long meat needs to rest before carving. Factor in dishing-up time so side dishes don't go cold while you plate the main course. Custom Basting Alerts Set your own basting intervals (every 15, 20, 30 minutes, etc.) and get timely reminders throughout the cook. Perfect for roasts, turkeys, and anything that needs regular attention. Reusable Meal Plans Save your favorite meal combinations and cooking schedules. Planning the same roast dinner next month? Just tap and start cooking - all your timings are already set. Beautiful, Easy Interface Clean design that's easy to read even with flour-covered hands. Large buttons, clear timers, and an intuitive layout designed for real cooking situations. PERFECT FOR: - Sunday roasts with multiple side dishes - Holiday meals (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter) - Dinner parties where timing is everything - BBQs and outdoor cooking - Any meal where coordination matters FREE VERSION: Create a meal with up to 4 cooking items. Perfect for trying out the app and assisting with small meals. PRO VERSION (One-Time Purchase): - Unlimited meals - Unlimted cooking items - Additional cooking methods - Customisable notification sounds - Light & dark mode options - Time units preference - All future updates included - No subscription โ€“ pay once, own forever YOUR KITCHEN DESERVES BETTER Stop relying on scattered timers and mental calculations. Download MultiCook Timer+ and transform how you cook multi-dish meals. Questions? Contact us at: multicooktimer@gmail.com Privacy Policy & Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/multicooktimer

Screenshots

Baking Timer4 screens
MultiCook Timer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Baking Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MultiCook Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Baking Timer versus MultiCook Timer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaking TimerMultiCook Timer+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTEPHEN AINSCOUGHADAM DANIEL NEWMAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Baking Timer

One-time1
  • Baking Timer$1.99
1 purchases

MultiCook Timer+

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

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

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