Egg Timer vs Krystal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Egg Timer
Easily cook perfectly boiled eggs with this application. It precisely times your eggs for soft, medium, or hard results and alerts you when they are ready. Enjoy stress-free egg preparation for any meal.
- Precise cooking time
- Soft, medium, hard egg options
- Alarm notification
- Stress-free cooking
- Easy to use interface
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Boil eggs to the exact doneness you want: soft, medium, or hard. No mental math — pick the doneness, tap Start, and let the app tell you when they're ready. The countdown runs in the app, on your Home Screen widget, and on the Lock Screen. It keeps going when you lock your phone or switch apps, and a clear chime sounds the moment time is up. Miss the first alert and a single reminder follows. What you get: • Soft (2:30), Medium (4:40), Hard (10:00) presets • A distinct chime when time is up, plus one gentle reminder • Live countdown on Dynamic Island and the Lock Screen • Home Screen widget — quick start, running countdown, and a “Ready!” card when done • Step-by-step “How to cook” guide: boil the water, lower the eggs, start the timer right then • Calm kitchen design; stop anytime with confirmation Free. No limit on how many eggs you cook.
Krystal
This loyalty program app allows users to earn points with every purchase, track their progress, and unlock exclusive perks like special deals and birthday gifts. It simplifies reward management and helps users discover nearby locations to redeem their earnings.
- Earn points on every purchase
- Track points and rewards instantly
- Unlock exclusive offers and birthday gifts
- Referral rewards program
- Find nearby store locations
- Receive push notifications for new offers
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Ready to score rewards with every purchase? Our loyalty program app makes it easy to earn points, unlock exclusive perks, and enjoy special deals—all in one place! How it Works: 1. Sign Up & Start Earning: Download the app, sign up, and get rewarded right away! 2. Order & Earn Points: Each purchase gets you closer to exciting rewards. 3. Unlock Perks: More points = more exclusive offers, birthday gifts, early sales, and more! 4. Track Your Progress: See your points, rewards, and special perks anytime. Features: • Fast Sign-Up: Create an account in seconds and start earning! • Instant Points Tracking: Keep an eye on your points and rewards as you go. • Exclusive Offers: Get access to special deals and rewards just for app users. • Birthday Perks: Celebrate your birthday with bonus rewards. • Referral Rewards: Share the love! Get points when friends sign up. • Store Finder: Find nearby locations and redeem rewards on the go. • Push Notifications: Be the first to know about new rewards and offers. Why You'll Love It: • Earn on Every Purchase: More orders, more points, more rewards. Simple! • Exclusive Deals & Rewards: Access discounts, gifts, and perks you can't get anywhere else. • Easy & Convenient: Track everything in one app and enjoy the perks you deserve. Join the Fun! Download the app and start earning rewards with every order. Whether it’s discounts, birthday surprises, or exclusive offers, there’s always something exciting waiting for you. Let’s get started—download now and unlock the perks!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Krystal at none against Egg Timer's shown. Krystal also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 52) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Egg Timer against 4.7 for Krystal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Krystal has 13K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Egg Timer's written reviews are positive against 35% of Krystal's.
Egg Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Krystal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Egg Timer | Krystal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (52 ratings) | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 35.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 52 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iFLoop Bilgi Teknolojileri | The Krystal Company |
Customer experience
Egg Timer
Krystal
Bugs and requests
Egg Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Krystal
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to create account
- Incorrect order fulfillment
- Inaccurate order total calculations
- Inability to edit or remove items from cart
- App crashes or freezes frequently
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to cancel orders
- Implement refund/return process
- Improve order customization options
- Integrate with mobile payment methods
- Provide better communication channels
In-app purchases
Egg Timer
No in-app purchases
Krystal
No in-app purchases
