Comparison

Kinenka vs Kawaii Timer

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

Head to head
About

Kinenka

Features
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β–  Count the days that matter, for as long as you like. The day you started dating. Your wedding anniversary. The birthdays of family and loved ones. The day you welcomed your little one home. Register the days you never want to forget, and Kinenka gently shows the days that have passed and a countdown to the next celebration. Every time you open it, your journey β€” as a couple, as a family β€” quietly adds up. Kinenka is free, all your data stays on your device, and no account is required. The moment inspiration strikes, you can start right away. β–  Perfect for ・Couples who want to remember and celebrate their anniversaries and the day they got together ・Anyone who wants to keep family milestones β€” birthdays, wedding dates, and more β€” all in one place ・People who want to count the day they welcomed a pet, or milestones for the things they love ・Anyone who loves the excitement of "just a few days until day 〇〇!" β–  Key features β—Ž Days elapsed & countdowns γ€€See "Day 〇" since your registered date and "〇 days to go" until the next celebration, all at a glance. β—Ž Flexible celebration settings γ€€Set when to celebrate for each date β€” "every year," "every 100 days," "day 〇," "〇th anniversary," and more. γ€€Your 100th day or your 10th anniversary β€” celebrate at your own pace. β—Ž Notifications so you never forget γ€€Get a heads-up when you like β€” on the day, the day before, a week ahead. Never miss an important day. β—Ž Share memories in style γ€€Turn an anniversary into a cute image card with your choice of background and font, and share it on social media or in messages. β—Ž Trophies that grow as you go γ€€Earn achievements as you register dates and reach milestones. Enjoy building your collection. β—Ž Make it your own γ€€Soft pastel backgrounds, 20 theme colors, and selectable fonts let you create a look that's truly you. β—Ž Safe, on-device storage γ€€Your data is stored only on your device. No account needed. Backup export and restore are supported for when you switch phones. β–  What you count is up to you. Anniversaries with your partner, family birthdays, everyday moments with your pet, or a day to treat yourself. With Kinenka, let's count the days that matter, one by one. Give it a try, and celebrate every precious day with the people you love.

About

Kawaii Timer

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β–  The "fun timer" you didn't know you needed Meet Miu Tokimachi β€” a 3D anime girl who thinks waiting shouldn't be boring. Tap start and she's on it. While you wait, she sways, yawns, and (if you leave her alone long enough) straight-up falls asleep. Relatable. Then comes the good part. The last 10 seconds, counted down out loud: "Juuu... kyuuu... Ta-dah! Time's up!" Yes, she counts in Japanese. No, we're not translating it. That's the charm. Some days she drags out the count just to tease you. Some days she's dead precise. Which Miu do you get today? Spin the wheel. β–  One girl, three timers - Kitchen Timer Ramen, boiled eggs, pasta, tea β€” presets included. Your usual 3-minute cup noodle wait is now quality time. Pro tip: set the alarm to the "charumera" β€” the legendary horn of Japanese ramen carts. - Pomodoro 25 minutes focus, 5 minutes break, looped automatically. A nostalgic Japanese school chime rings between rounds. Miu keeps quiet while you grind (she gets it), then naps with you on breaks. - Versus Timer Chess, TCGs, werewolf, board games β€” play-time presets with voice alerts at 10 and 5 minutes left. Finish your turn. β–  About Miu Miu Tokimachi. A little sassy, mostly sleepy, surprisingly supportive. Her family name literally means "waiting for time" β€” she was born for this job. She's on the other side of the screen, waiting with you. β–  Gal Miu exists (optional) One in-app purchase turns her into a tanned, pink-haired gal β€” different vibe, same Miu. You might see a side of her you weren't ready for. --- (okay, the serious part) --- FEATURES - 3 timer modes, each remembers its own settings - Voice countdown for the last 10 seconds (2 random styles) - Voice alerts at 10 / 5 / 3 minutes left and halfway (varies by mode) - Alarm sounds: beep / school chime / ramen horn (or silence, you monster) - Local notification when time's up, even with the app in the background - Power-save mode dims the screen when idle (Miu naps, your battery thanks her) - BGM included, on/off remembered per mode - Backgrounds shift with the time of day - UI in English & Japanese (voice is Japanese only) PRICING - Free. Every timer feature is free. - Exactly one in-app purchase (the Gal look). Zero ads. PEACE OF MIND - Fully offline. No account. No data collected. Nothing to worry about. NOTES - Portrait only. - This app makes sound. That is, in fact, the whole point.

Screenshots

Kinenka4 screens
Kawaii Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kinenka at none against Kawaii Timer's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Kawaii Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kinenka asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Kinenka versus Kawaii Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKinenkaKawaii Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size63 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertakafumi naitoSheepSoft Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Kinenka

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Kawaii Timer

One-time1
  • Gal Style Look$2.99

Questions

Is Kinenka free?
Kinenka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kawaii Timer free?
Kawaii Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kinenka or Kawaii Timer have ads?
Neither Kinenka nor Kawaii Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kinenka or Kawaii Timer?
Kinenka ships an update daily, and Kawaii Timer daily. Most recently, Kinenka was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kawaii Timer on October 31, 2026.

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