# alDente (cooking timer) vs Multiple Timer Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: alDente (cooking timer) at 5.0 against Multiple Timer Widgets's 4.6. alDente (cooking timer) also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Multiple Timer Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. alDente (cooking timer) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Multiple Timer Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

alDente (cooking timer) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiple Timer Widgets has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of alDente (cooking timer)'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Multiple Timer Widgets's.

alDente (cooking timer) ships an update every 2 months, Multiple Timer Widgets monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | alDente (cooking timer) | Multiple Timer Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aldente-cooking-timer/id679004671/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timer-widgets-rad/id6461776692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kite Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/679004674) | [Neat Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449619229) |

## What reviewers say

### alDente (cooking timer)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aldente-cooking-timer/id679004671)

This kitchen timer app allows you to set multiple timers simultaneously, each linked to a photo of your food. When a timer finishes, the corresponding image appears, making it easy to track multiple cooking processes.

**Highlights:** Set multiple timers, Link timers to food photos, Visual timer expiration alerts, Simultaneous cooking management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| alDente Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### Multiple Timer Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timer-widgets-rad/id6461776692)

Manage multiple countdowns and stopwatches simultaneously with customizable timers. Add notes, save presets, and access real-time updates via widgets. Seamlessly import, export, and share your timers.

**Highlights:** Run multiple timers simultaneously, Save and customize timers, Add notes to timers, Count up, count down, or indefinite timers, Desktop widgets for quick access, Import, export, and share timers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is alDente (cooking timer) free?

alDente (cooking timer) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Multiple Timer Widgets free?

Multiple Timer Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, alDente (cooking timer) or Multiple Timer Widgets?

alDente (cooking timer) is rated higher. alDente (cooking timer) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Multiple Timer Widgets averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do alDente (cooking timer) or Multiple Timer Widgets have ads?

Neither alDente (cooking timer) nor Multiple Timer Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, alDente (cooking timer) or Multiple Timer Widgets?

alDente (cooking timer) ships an update every 2 months, and Multiple Timer Widgets monthly. Most recently, alDente (cooking timer) was updated on October 2, 2026 and Multiple Timer Widgets on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*