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Best Free Kitchen Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ free kitchen timer apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Free Kitchen Timer Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Kitchen Timer - Simple CookingKitchen Timer - Simple CookingFree4.5★ (157)YesYesSep 2026
2Timer ٞTimer ٞFree4.4★ (1.2K)YesNoSep 2026
3Timer+ Countdown & StopwatchTimer+ Countdown & StopwatchFree4.8★ (41K)YesYesSep 2026
4Kitchen Timer - Timer & AlarmKitchen Timer - Timer & AlarmFree4.8★ (23)YesNoAug 2026
5Cool Kitchen TimerCool Kitchen TimerFree5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
6Kitchen TimerKitchen TimerFree—NoNoJul 2026
7Tempo - Multi Kitchen TimerTempo - Multi Kitchen TimerFree——NoAug 2026
8Chrono PumpkinChrono PumpkinFree—NoNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Free Kitchen Timer

Timer ٞ#2

Timer ٞ by UniCom Technology

Kitchen cooking alarm
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4😞(1.2K ratings)
FreeAds
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This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.

What We Love

  • 👍 Well designed app
  • 💡 Wish it could be a widget for lock screen
  • 👍 Simple elegant design
  • 🚀 Good timer app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Skips a second
  • 🔕 No sound or notification when timer ends
  • 🔕 Alarm sound too weak
  • 🔕 No sound when screen is locked
  • 🔕 Alarm sound changed to annoying noise
  • 📺 Inappropriate ads on screen
  • 🚫 Can't get rid of ads
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch#3

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch by Minima Software

Interval, Workouts, Pomodoro
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(41K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
  • 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
  • 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity
  • 👍 Reliable and works as expected

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔒 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration

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FAQ about Free Kitchen Timer

What are the best free kitchen timer apps for iPhone?
Kitchen Timer - Simple Cooking tops our free kitchen timer apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 157 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Kitchen Timer - Simple Cooking shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ free kitchen timer apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides a simple and user-friendly kitchen timer for everyday cooking. It allows you to set timers quickly and receive notifications even when the app is running in the background.
Key features include an easy-to-use interface, a long-press function for rapid time setting, background notifications, and customizable patterns and colors to personalize your timer.