# Stop watch[Simple] vs Kitchen Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stop watch[Simple] at none against Kitchen Timer's 1. Stop watch[Simple] also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Kitchen Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (157 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kitchen Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stop watch[Simple] asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop watch[Simple] holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitchen Timer has 157 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stop watch[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, Kitchen Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop watch[Simple] | Kitchen Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watchsimple/id827793199/reviews)** | [4.5 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-simple-cooking/id6471403964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masanao Baba](https://appshunter.io/developer/803806609) | [Focaccia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689143851) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop watch[Simple]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watchsimple/id827793199)

A straightforward stopwatch application designed for simplicity. It offers basic timing functions without any complex features. Ideal for quick and easy timekeeping needs.

**Highlights:** Basic stopwatch functionality, Simple user interface, Easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kitchen Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-simple-cooking/id6471403964)

A straightforward kitchen timer designed for everyday cooking. It offers customizable patterns and colors, with a convenient long-press function for quick time setting. Receive notifications even when the app is running in the background.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface, Long press for quick time setting, Background notifications, Customizable patterns and colors, Simple cooking aid

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kitchen timer Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop watch[Simple] free?

Stop watch[Simple] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kitchen Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop watch[Simple] or Kitchen Timer?

Stop watch[Simple] is rated higher. Stop watch[Simple] averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Kitchen Timer averages 4.5 from 157 ratings.

### Do Stop watch[Simple] or Kitchen Timer have ads?

Kitchen Timer shows ads; Stop watch[Simple] does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop watch[Simple] or Kitchen Timer?

Stop watch[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, and Kitchen Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Stop watch[Simple] was updated on October 2, 2026 and Kitchen Timer on October 12, 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.*