Comparison

Ramen Timer vs Pearpipe

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

Head to head
About

Ramen Timer

Features
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Ramen Timer - Never Overcook Your Noodles Again! The perfect companion for instant ramen lovers! Our simple yet powerful timer app ensures you get perfectly cooked noodles every single time. KEY FEATURES: • Multiple Timer Presets - Choose from various ramen types and brands • Custom Timer Settings - Set your own cooking times for different noodles • Audio Alerts - Clear sound notifications when your ramen is ready • Vibration Alerts - Feel the notification even in silent mode • Clean Interface - Simple, intuitive design that's easy to use • Offline Ready - Works without an internet connection • Portrait Lock - Optimized for one-handed use PERFECT FOR: • Instant ramen enthusiasts • Busy students and workers • Anyone who wants consistent results • People who multitask while cooking HOW TO USE: 1. Select your ramen type or set a custom time 2. Tap start and let the timer run 3. Get notified when your noodles are perfectly cooked 4. Enjoy your delicious ramen! SUPPORTED FEATURES: • Visual countdown display • Easy-to-read timer interface

About

Pearpipe

Features
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DOWNLOAD FILES - Download files fast. Pearpipe tracks progress, handles retries, and organizes files by type. - The Safari extension catches file links. GENERATED NAMES When a download has an unreadable filename, Pearpipe reads the link and the page it came from and suggests a better one. Available where Apple Intelligence is enabled. SFTP AND FTP FILE MANAGER - Connect to SFTP and FTP servers. - Move files between your device and a connected server. - Rename, delete, and create folders on the server. - Save a server login for next time. ACROSS YOUR DEVICES - Add a download as a task on one device and start it on another. - Hand off an unfinished download to another device on the same network and it continues from where it stopped. - Download history and saved connections stay in sync over iCloud. Access them on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Screenshots

Ramen Timer3 screens
Pearpipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pearpipe at none against Ramen Timer's shown. Pearpipe also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Ramen Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ramen Timer ships an update every 3 months, Pearpipe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Ramen Timer versus Pearpipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRamen TimerPearpipe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyungjin LeeBraveyo LLC

In-app purchases

None

Ramen Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Pearpipe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ramen Timer free?
Ramen Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pearpipe free?
Pearpipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ramen Timer or Pearpipe have ads?
Ramen Timer shows ads; Pearpipe does not.
Which is updated more often, Ramen Timer or Pearpipe?
Ramen Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Pearpipe every 10 days. Most recently, Ramen Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pearpipe on September 23, 2026.

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