# Thyme vs America's Test Kitchen

The clearest difference is rating: America's Test Kitchen at 4.9 against Thyme's 3.0. America's Test Kitchen also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 73) and review sentiment (64% vs 46%). Thyme's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. America's Test Kitchen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Thyme asks for nothing beyond the download.

America's Test Kitchen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: America's Test Kitchen has 18K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Thyme's written reviews are positive against 64% of America's Test Kitchen's.

Thyme ships an update every 10 days, America's Test Kitchen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thyme | America's Test Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyme-a-modern-kitchen-timer/id771737226/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-test-kitchen/id1365223384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **64.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 31 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thuy Gia Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378832816) | [America's Test Kitchen LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/385122166) |

## What reviewers say

### Thyme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyme-a-modern-kitchen-timer/id771737226)

This app offers a simple and intuitive kitchen timer experience with a unique stove-like interface. It allows users to set multiple timers simultaneously for various cooking tasks, ensuring precise timing for delicious meals.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers simultaneously, Stove-inspired UI, Easy timer setting, Hours and minutes support, Modern design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### America's Test Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-test-kitchen/id1365223384)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Access thousands of rigorously tested recipes, cooking videos, and expert product reviews. Enhance your culinary skills with on-demand classes taught by test kitchen professionals. Save favorites, create shopping lists, and discover new dishes for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 14,000+ tested recipes, Expert-led cooking classes, App-exclusive content, Product reviews and ratings, Save favorite recipes, Create shopping lists, Ad-free cooking episodes

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ATK Essential - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Classes Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Essential + Classes - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Classes Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| ATK Essential - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Essential + Classes - Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate app
- 👍 Excellent recipes and cooking tips
- 👍 Helpful product reviews and recommendations
- 👍 Valuable subscription worth the cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable server connectivity
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance and bugs
- 🔍 Limited search and organization features

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes and content not loading properly
- Inability to access account after updates
- Syncing issues between app and website
- Frequent log-outs and need to re-login

**Requested features**

- Add ability to categorize and organize saved recipes
- Improve search functionality and filtering options
- Implement sharing capabilities to easily share recipes
- Add support for metric measurements alongside imperial


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thyme free?

Thyme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is America's Test Kitchen free?

America's Test Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thyme or America's Test Kitchen?

America's Test Kitchen is rated higher. Thyme averages 3.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while America's Test Kitchen averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do Thyme or America's Test Kitchen have ads?

America's Test Kitchen shows ads; Thyme does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thyme or America's Test Kitchen?

Thyme ships an update every 10 days, and America's Test Kitchen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Thyme was updated on September 28, 2026 and America's Test Kitchen 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.*