Samir's Awesome Timer vs Tempo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Samir's Awesome Timer
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The timer to end all timers. Intervals with beeps!
Tempo
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Tempo โ Multi Kitchen Timer lets you run multiple countdowns at the same time, so you can track every dish in your kitchen without juggling a single timer. Key Features: - Multiple concurrent timers โ Start several timers at once; the most urgent one is always front and center - Saved presets โ Create up to 6 named presets (e.g. "Pasta โ 10 min", "Soft Boiled Egg โ 6 min") and start them with a few taps - Alarm notifications โ Get a sound and vibration alert when each timer finishes - +30 s button โ Add extra time to any running timer with one tap - Individual pause & dismiss โ Pause, resume, or dismiss each timer independently, or pause/stop all at once - Keep screen on โ Optional setting to prevent the screen from turning off while timers are running - Custom alarm sounds โ Choose from built-in sounds - In-app volume โ Use a dedicated volume slider independent of your device media volume - Auto-stop alarm โ Optionally silence the alarm after a set duration so you don't have to dismiss it manually - Light & dark themes โ Includes a Peach Mint light theme and Night Kitchen dark theme, or follow system setting - 5 languages โ English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German Perfect For: - Cooking multiple dishes at the same time - Meal prep with staggered start times - Baking with different stage timers - Any activity that needs several independent countdowns How It Works: 1. Create or select one or more presets on the home screen 2. Tap the pot to start โ all selected timers run concurrently 3. The timer with the least time left is shown largest; others appear below 4. When a timer finishes, you get a sound + vibration alert and a notification 5. Dismiss, restart, or go back to idle when you're done Privacy Focused: - No data collection - No ads or tracking - Lightweight and efficient Tempo โ Multi Kitchen Timer is part of the Ottler Studio suite of simple, focused utility apps designed to make your digital life easier.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Tempo at 3 against Samir's Awesome Timer's โ. Tempo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Samir's Awesome Timer | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samir Lakhani | Cedric Marcellin |
In-app purchases
Samir's Awesome Timer
No in-app purchases
Tempo
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Tempo free?
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