# Egg Timer Plus vs Kitchen timer with alarm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Egg Timer Plus at 86% against Kitchen timer with alarm's 0%. Egg Timer Plus also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Kitchen timer with alarm's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Egg Timer Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Kitchen timer with alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Egg Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Egg Timer Plus has 612 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Egg Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kitchen timer with alarm's.

Egg Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, Kitchen timer with alarm every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Egg Timer Plus | Kitchen timer with alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (612 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-timer-plus/id964280814/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-with-alarm/id1508502734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **612** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 3 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nico Nimz](https://appshunter.io/developer/894422905) | [Emanuele Floris](https://appshunter.io/developer/597490842) |

## What reviewers say

### Egg Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-timer-plus/id964280814)

Achieve perfectly cooked eggs every time with this smart cooking assistant. Customize temperature, size, and desired doneness for precise results. Receive timely notifications when your eggs are ready.

**Highlights:** Customizable cooking parameters (start temp, size, end temp), Accurate timing calculation, Timely notifications, User-friendly interface, Multi-language support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Plan | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Plan | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥚 Perfect eggs every time
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🤓 Customizable settings for egg size and doneness
- 🥰 Reliable and consistent results
- 🎉 Makes cooking eggs easy and foolproof

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of audible timer or notification when eggs are ready
- 🔋 App needs to be kept open for timer to work
- 🆙 Some issues with recent app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not working when app is in background
- Errors when trying to restore previous purchases

**Requested features**

- Altitude adjustment for accurate timing at different elevations
- Louder or more prominent timer notification
- Support for Dynamic Island on newer devices


### 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 Egg Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Kitchen timer with alarm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Egg Timer Plus or Kitchen timer with alarm?

Egg Timer Plus is rated higher. Egg Timer Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 612 ratings, while Kitchen timer with alarm averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Egg Timer Plus or Kitchen timer with alarm have ads?

Kitchen timer with alarm shows ads; Egg Timer Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Egg Timer Plus or Kitchen timer with alarm?

Egg Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Kitchen timer with alarm every 4 months. Most recently, Egg Timer Plus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Kitchen timer with alarm on September 13, 2026.

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