Comparison

Cook Timer vs A Point!

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

Head to head
About

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 โ€” pasta, chicken, veggies โ€” 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] โ€ข Multiple dishes in progress โ€” nothing overcooked, nothing burnt โ€ข Each timer is labeled with the dish name โ€” no more "which timer is that?" โ€ข Large countdown display readable from across the kitchen [Timers That Actually Go Off] - Double alert: vibration + a looping alarm sound - With the app open, the alarm sounds even when the silent switch is on - Background and lock screen compatible โ€” keep cooking, we've got the timing "I've had timers not ring when my phone was locked or on silent." โ€” Cook Timer schedules a system notification for every timer, so you're alerted on the lock screen and in the background. With the app open, the alarm sounds even in silent mode. "My last timer app broke after an update โ€” right in the middle of dinner." โ€” 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." โ€” Cook Timer doesn't interrupt you at the moment you need it most. Open the app โ€” the timer screen is already there. "Is it free?" โ€” Up to 3 simultaneous timers, all built-in dish templates and up to 5 saved presets are free. Premium Subscription: Upgrade to Premium to run up to 10 timers at once and save up to 50 presets, with no ads. Monthly, annual, and lifetime plans are available. The current price is always shown in the app before you confirm your purchase. - 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 โ€” Related Apps] - FridgeCook AI (AI Recipe Generator): Use what's in your fridge, then time it perfectly with Cook Timer - Fastivo โ€“ 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.

About

A Point!

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ร€ point is the simple, precise kitchen timer for everyday cooking. Choose what you are making: eggs, pasta, rice, vegetables, tea, meat, fish, or fries. Select the cooking option you need, then start the timer at the right moment. โ€ข Handy cooking times for everyday essentials โ€ข Rice, tea, and meat cooking options โ€ข Oven and air fryer settings with adjusted time and temperature โ€ข Multiple timers at the same time โ€ข Cooking alerts even when the app is closed ร€ point+ is a one-time purchase with no subscription. It unlocks custom recipes, manual timer adjustments, advanced cooking settings, and Dynamic Island support. No account. No ads. Your custom recipes stay on your device.

Screenshots

Cook Timer4 screens
A Point!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: A Point! at none against Cook Timer's shown. Cook Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Cook Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and A Point! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Cook Timer versus A Point!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCook TimerA Point!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better26.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size96 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohito KiiDamien Cochinard

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cook Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Cook Timer7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual - Cook Timer7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
1 purchases

A Point!

One-time1
  • A point+ Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Cook Timer free?
Cook Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A Point! free?
A Point! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cook Timer or A Point! have ads?
Cook Timer shows ads; A Point! does not.

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