Best Free Kitchen Timer Apps

207+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 207+ 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 (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Kitchen Timer - Simple CookingKitchen Timer - Simple CookingFree4.5★ (157)YesYesJul 2026
2Timer ٞTimer ٞFree4.4★ (943)YesNoAug 2026
3Timer+ Countdown & StopwatchTimer+ Countdown & StopwatchFree4.8★ (41K)YesYesAug 2026
4Kitchen Timer - Timer & AlarmKitchen Timer - Timer & AlarmFree4.8★ (23)YesNoJul 2026
5Kitchen Timer ClockKitchen Timer ClockFree5.0★ (9)YesNoJul 2026
6Kitchen Timer - Cooking, etc.Kitchen Timer - Cooking, etc.Free5.0★ (1)YesNoMay 2026
7Kitchen Timer w/ Check AlertKitchen Timer w/ Check AlertFree5.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
8MultiTimer: Multiple timersMultiTimer: Multiple timersFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Kitchen Timer

Kitchen Timer - Simple Cooking#1

Kitchen Timer - Simple Cooking by Focaccia, Inc.

Custom patterns & colors.
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5(157 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

Timer ٞ#2

Timer ٞ by UniCom Technology

Kitchen cooking alarm
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4😞(943 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
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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

More Free Kitchen Timer apps to explore

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Kitchen Timer - Timer & Alarm
Kitchen Timer - Timer & Alarm
Kitchen Timer - Timer & Alarm
Cooking, Kitchen, Egg Timer
Free

This app provides a simple yet multifunctional kitchen timer with customizable alarms and notifications. It offers features like quick start, tenkey time input, and background operation, all for free.

Quick start functionalityTenkey time inputCustomizable alarm sounds and volume
🍔 Food & Drink
(23)
ad-supported
5
Kitchen Timer Clock
Kitchen Timer Clock
Kitchen Timer Clock
Easy, Friendly, and Just Works
Free

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage cooking timers. It allows for instant timer starts, customizable alert sounds, and personalized visual themes. Designed for ease of use, it helps streamline kitchen tasks without complexity.

One-tap timer startCustomizable alert soundsPersonalized colors and fonts
🌟 Lifestyle
(9)
ad-supported
6
Kitchen Timer - Cooking, etc.
Kitchen Timer - Cooking, etc.
Kitchen Timer - Cooking, etc.
Released in July 2021!
Free

Easily manage cooking times with custom, named timers. Features a simple interface, adjustable button functions, and a variety of sound options. Personalize your experience with colorful themes and helpful pre-alarms.

Custom named timersAdjustable button roles15 timer sound options
🍔 Food & Drink
(1)
ad-supported
7
Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert
Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert
Kitchen Timer w/ Check Alert
Simple everyday cooking timer
Free

This cooking timer app offers a simple, focused interface for everyday use. It features two alerts in one timer, an optional mid-cook reminder, and instant time adjustment. The app runs in the background and allows users to choose their alert tone.

Dual alerts in one timerOptional mid-cook reminderInstant time adjustment
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free
8
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
Visual countdown seconds timer
Free

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

Multiple timer creationCustomizable layoutsPersonalized labels, colors, icons
🔧 Utilities
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Multiple timers for fitness
Free

This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

Customizable sets, intervals, and rest timesRuns in background and with screen lockedMusic playlist integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Best Kitchen Timer
Best Kitchen Timer
Best Kitchen Timer
Stylish timer for cooking
Free

This app provides a stylish and visual timer for cooking and other activities up to 60 minutes. It offers customizable alarm sounds and colors, and can notify you even when the app is not active or the device is locked. It's designed to be kid-friendly and visually engaging.

Visual time indicatorsCustomizable alarm soundsBackground notifications
🍔 Food & Drink
(7)
free
11
Kitchen timer with alarm
Kitchen timer with alarm
Kitchen timer with alarm
Cooking Alarm for food egg
Free

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.

12 simultaneous cooking timersPredefined timer optionsCustom timer creation
🍔 Food & Drink
(10)
ad-supported
12
Multi Kitchen Timer
Multi Kitchen Timer
Multi Kitchen Timer
by daisuke ito
Free

Manage multiple cooking tasks at once with this versatile timer. Perfect for complex recipes or preparing multiple dishes simultaneously, it ensures everything is ready at the right time. Simplify your kitchen workflow and avoid over or undercooking.

Simultaneous timer operationIdeal for complex recipesPrevents over/undercooking
📊 Productivity
(2)
free
13
Sous Chef - Cook Tools & Timer
Sous Chef - Cook Tools & Timer
Sous Chef - Cook Tools & Timer
Recipe & Ingredient Calculator
Free

This kitchen helper offers a suite of tools for meal preparation, including multiple configurable timers that function even when the app is closed. It also features a servings calculator and a handy conversion chart to simplify cooking tasks.

5 configurable timersTimers work in backgroundServings calculator
🍔 Food & Drink
(334)
free with in-app purchases
14
Timer & stopwatch - Timeglass
Timer & stopwatch - Timeglass
Timer & stopwatch - Timeglass
Repeat & multiple step timing
Free

This app allows users to create and manage multiple timers simultaneously, including multi-step timers with custom durations. It offers spoken alerts for guidance and a convenient widget for quick access. A library of pre-built timers is also available for various activities.

Multiple side-by-side timersMulti-stepped timers with custom durationsSpoken timer alerts
🔧 Utilities
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Cool Kitchen Timer
Cool Kitchen Timer
Cool Kitchen Timer
by Serhii Simkovskyi
Free

An elegant kitchen timer with animated visuals for easy time tracking during cooking. It offers visual and sound notifications, works in lock mode, and supports durations from seconds to 100 hours. Designed for everyday use, it's user-friendly for all ages.

Animated time flowVisual and sound notificationsWorks in lock/sleep mode
🍔 Food & Drink
(2)
free
16
Timer-Kitchen timer&Stopwatch
Timer-Kitchen timer&Stopwatch
Timer-Kitchen timer&Stopwatch
Kitchen timer & Stopwatch
Free

This utility app provides a simple and stylish timer and stopwatch. It offers background notifications, customizable themes and alarm sounds, and vibration options. An optional plugin can remove ads.

Background timer notificationsSelectable theme colorsSelectable alarm sounds
🔧 Utilities
(79)
free with in-app purchases
17
Pronto — Timer App
Pronto — Timer App
Pronto — Timer App
The Minimalist’s Timer
Free

This app provides a simple, minute-based timer for quick reminders. Its intuitive design allows for instant timer setup and access to recent countdowns, all while offering customizable alarms with sound options. The timer continues even when the app is not active.

Instant timer startAccess recent countdownsModern industrial design UI
🔧 Utilities
(295)
free
18
Kitchen timer only numbers
Kitchen timer only numbers
Kitchen timer only numbers
by eventcast inc.
$0.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
About Timers - Kitchen Timer
About Timers - Kitchen Timer
About Timers - Kitchen Timer
Countdown, Kitchen & Workout
Free

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for any task, from cooking to work sessions. Get notifications when timers complete and customize their appearance. Run them reliably in the background.

Unlimited simultaneous timers and stopwatchesFocus Mode for distraction-free viewingHome and Lock Screen widgets
🔧 Utilities
(57)
free with in-app purchases
20
All Timers - Timers and Alarms
All Timers - Timers and Alarms
All Timers - Timers and Alarms
Simple multi timer with alarms
Free

Easily schedule reminders for everyday tasks to prevent forgetting. Never miss turning off the stove or moving laundry again. This intuitive multi-timer app helps you stay on top of your schedule.

Schedule small tasksPrevent forgettingMulti-timer functionality
🔧 Utilities
(130)
free with in-app purchases

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 July 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 July 2026.
We track 207+ free kitchen timer apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.