# Thyme vs Kitchen timer with alarm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thyme at 46% against Kitchen timer with alarm's 0%. Thyme also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Kitchen timer with alarm's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 3.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kitchen timer with alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thyme asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kitchen timer with alarm holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thyme has 73 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Thyme's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kitchen timer with alarm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Thyme ships an update every 10 days, Kitchen timer with alarm every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thyme | Kitchen timer with alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyme-a-modern-kitchen-timer/id771737226/reviews) | **[3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-with-alarm/id1508502734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 31 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thuy Gia Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378832816) | [Emanuele Floris](https://appshunter.io/developer/597490842) |

## 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


### Kitchen timer with alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-with-alarm/id1508502734)

This app allows you to manage multiple cooking timers simultaneously, up to 12 at once. It helps prevent burning food by providing precise timing for complex meals. You can use predefined timers or create your own custom settings.

**Highlights:** 12 simultaneous cooking timers, Predefined timer options, Custom timer creation, Prevents burning food, Professional cooking tool

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thyme free?

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

### Is Kitchen timer with alarm free?

Kitchen timer with alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thyme or Kitchen timer with alarm?

Kitchen timer with alarm is rated higher. Thyme averages 3.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Kitchen timer with alarm averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Thyme or Kitchen timer with alarm have ads?

Kitchen timer with alarm shows ads; Thyme does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thyme or Kitchen timer with alarm?

Thyme ships an update every 10 days, and Kitchen timer with alarm every 4 months. Most recently, Thyme was updated on September 28, 2026 and Kitchen timer with alarm on September 26, 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.*