Comparison

Cook Timer vs Cookbell

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

Head to head
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Cook Timer

Features
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You set the timer. Put the phone down. Came back to overcooked pasta. One alarm isn't enough when you're cooking three things at once. Cook Timer runs multiple named timers side-by-side β€” pasta, chicken, veggies β€” all on one screen. Nothing gets forgotten because each timer tells you exactly what it's counting down for. [What Changes When You Use Cook Timer] β€’ Multiple dishes in progress β€” nothing overcooked, nothing burnt β€’ Each timer is labeled with the dish name β€” no more "which timer is that?" β€’ Large countdown display readable from across the kitchen [Timers That Actually Go Off] - Triple alert: vibration + sound + screen flash - Works in silent mode β€” vibration and flash still fire - Background and lock screen compatible β€” keep cooking, we've got the timing People say things like: "Finally a timer that actually rings. Every time." "I'm doing laundry while pasta's going β€” no missed timer once." "The labeled timers saved dinner. I had 4 things going and nothing got overcooked." "I've had timers not ring when my phone was locked or on silent." β€” Cook Timer uses system notifications with triple-redundancy (vibration + flash + sound). Even with the screen off, even in silent mode, you'll know when your dish is done. "My last timer app broke after an update β€” right in the middle of dinner." β€” Core timer functionality is the one thing that cannot break. Cook Timer's alerts and countdown logic don't change with updates. "I opened my usual app and got a full-screen ad before I could even set the timer." β€” Cook Timer doesn't interrupt you at the moment you need it most. Open the app β€” the timer screen is already there. "Is it free?" β€” Up to 5 simultaneous timers and built-in presets are free. Premium unlocks unlimited timers and the full preset library ($0.99/month). Premium Subscription: Upgrade to Premium for unlimited timers and full preset access. - Monthly plan: $0.99/month - Payment charged to Apple ID account at purchase confirmation - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 24 hours before period end - Manage subscriptions in Apple ID Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://cook-timer-prod.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://cook-timer-prod.web.app/terms.html Cook confidently. Everything lands on the table on time. [From the Kitchen Series β€” Related Apps] - FridgeCook AI (AI Recipe Generator): Use what's in your fridge, then time it perfectly with Cook Timer - FastWise (Fasting Timer): Manage your eating window and cook your best meal when it opens Search each app name on the App Store. You might also like - FridgeCook AI - Recipe Finder: 3-Second Recipe. No Thinking. - SweetLog - Cafe Sweets Diary: AI Writes Your Cafe Instagram. Search for these apps by name on the App Store.

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Cookbell

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Kitchen Capacity works backward from serving time using the ovens, burners and prep stations you actually have. See start order, resting time and dishes that exceed your waiting preferences. HOW TO USE THE UPGRADE 1. Open Kitchen Capacity from the timer toolbar. Set serving time and independent resource counts. 2. Add dishes or import a saved meal, then confirm each dish’s real resource, duration, rest and waiting preference. Earlier priority gets the latest available slot. 3. Inspect the schedule, save the plan and share a cooking handoff. Tap a dish’s Start button and confirm to start its existing Cookbell timer now. Cooking timers, saved meals, timer sounds and the widget remain available. A planned dish can start an ordinary timer after confirmation. WHAT TO KNOW Up to 20 dishes, three independent ovens, six burners and six prep stations; 50 saved plans. This deterministic schedule is not guaranteed optimal. Each dish uses one independent resource slot; shared oven trays and temperature compatibility are not modeled. Include preheating and changeover time yourself. Waiting preferences do not establish food safety. Plans do not automatically schedule future timers or alerts. iPhone and iPad. No account required.

Screenshots

Cook Timer4 screens
Cookbell3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cook Timer at Free against Cookbell's $2.99. Cook Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Cookbell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Cook Timer is free to download; Cookbell costs $2.99 up front. Cook Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cookbell asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cook Timer ships an update every 6 days, Cookbell weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Cook Timer versus Cookbell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCook TimerCookbell
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 6 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size108 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohito KiiRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cook Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Cook Timer$2.991 Month
  • Annual - Cook Timer$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
None

Cookbell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cook Timer free?
Cook Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cookbell free?
Cookbell costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cook Timer or Cookbell have ads?
Cook Timer shows ads; Cookbell does not.
Which is updated more often, Cook Timer or Cookbell?
Cook Timer ships an update every 6 days, and Cookbell weekly. Most recently, Cook Timer was updated on September 13, 2026 and Cookbell on September 28, 2026.

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