Comparison

Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert vs Rung

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

Head to head
About

Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert

This cooking timer app offers a simple, focused interface for everyday use. It features two alerts in one timer, an optional mid-cook reminder, and instant time adjustment. The app runs in the background and allows users to choose their alert tone.

Highlights
  • Dual alerts in one timer
  • Optional mid-cook reminder
  • Instant time adjustment
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Customizable alert tones
  • Background operation
Features
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Simple, focused interface Intentionally minimal and designed for everyday cooking and baking Two alerts in one timer No need to manage multiple timers Optional mid-cook alert Get a reminder to check your food Adjust time instantly Use +/- buttons to fine-tune timer Pause and resume control Stop the countdown at any time and continue without losing progress Choose your alert tone Select the sound you prefer App runs in the background Alerts you whether you are in the app or not Enable notifications at first launch to receive alerts Sound alerts and device settings: Alert sound – Set in Settings > Sound & Haptics > Default Alerts Respects iOS Silent Mode For audible alerts, make sure: Silent Mode (side switch) is off Focus modes are off Do Not Disturb is off Disclaimer: This app is a timing aid only. Cooking outcomes depend on many factors beyond the app’s control. The developer is not responsible for overcooked meals, burnt food, smoke alarms, kitchen mishaps, or any damage resulting from unattended cooking. Always supervise cooking and use common sense.

About

Rung

Features
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Most kitchen timers were built for boiling eggs. Rung was built for the rest of it. Set steps before you start or add them on the go. Anchor each one to the start or end - reduce heat after 10 minutes, brush with egg yolk 5 before it's done. No ads. No subscriptions. No cluttered menus. Just a dial, your steps, and a timer that feels like it was made to be used in a kitchen. Live Activity on your lock screen keeps your current step visible without unlocking your phone. A real bell tone and vibration that cuts through even on silent. Designed with the same care as the tools already in your kitchen. Good food takes time. Rung keeps track.

Screenshots

Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert4 screens
Rung4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert at Free against Rung's $1.99. Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Rung's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert is free to download; Rung costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert ships an update every 3 weeks, Rung weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert versus Rung: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitchen Timer w/ Check AlertRung
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnne KlemmerIvo Ivanov

In-app purchases

None

Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert

No in-app purchases

None

Rung

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert free?
Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rung free?
Rung costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert or Rung have ads?
Neither Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert nor Rung shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert or Rung?
Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rung weekly. Most recently, Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert was updated on October 8, 2026 and Rung on October 13, 2026.

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