Best Hot Potato Timer Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
17 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Hot Potato Timer is the household name in hot potato timer, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Hot Potato Timer Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Hot Potato TimerHot Potato TimerFree2.2★ (37)NoNoMay 2026
2Hot Potato - Board GameHot Potato - Board GameFree3.0★ (16)NoNoMay 2026
3Hot Potato: Family Party GameHot Potato: Family Party GameFree4.5★ (3.7K)NoYesAug 2026
4Random Timer GeneratorRandom Timer GeneratorFree3.8★ (56)NoYesAug 2026
5Hot Potato - family gameHot Potato - family game$0.99NoNoJul 2026
6Potato CalientePotato CalienteFree5.0★ (2)NoYesMay 2026
7Fun Timer appy-nowFun Timer appy-nowFree3.7★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
8Baking TimerBaking TimerFree was $1.99NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Hot Potato Timer

Hot Potato - Board Game#2

Hot Potato - Board Game by Appchance

Strong Contender
🎮 Games
3.0(16 ratings)
Free
Hot Potato - Board Game screenshot 1
Hot Potato - Board Game screenshot 2
Hot Potato - Board Game screenshot 3

This app serves as a timer for the "Hot Potato" board game, randomly setting time limits for players to answer questions. It enhances gameplay by adding an element of surprise and allows for portable fun anywhere.

Hot Potato: Family Party Game#3

Hot Potato: Family Party Game by Prodigal Creative LLC

All Ages Fast Paced Party Game
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.5😞(3.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Hot Potato: Family Party Game screenshot 1
Hot Potato: Family Party Game screenshot 2
Hot Potato: Family Party Game screenshot 3
Hot Potato: Family Party Game screenshot 4
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This app reimagines the classic hot potato game with a variety of challenges, including trivia, math problems, and physical tasks. Players must complete the assigned action before passing the virtual potato. It offers over 1,000 challenges in its full version.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 🤩 Fun with family
  • 💯 Brilliant

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Blank cards
  • ⏱️ Timer too short
  • 🙄 Too many ads

More Hot Potato Timer apps to explore

4
Random Timer Generator
Random Timer Generator
Random Timer Generator
A random countdown timer
Free

This app generates random countdown timers within a specified time range. It's versatile for games, meditation, exercise, studying, and more. Customize sounds, vibrations, and looping modes for a personalized experience.

Configurable random countdownsAdjustable time ranges (0 seconds to 24 hours)Background operation support
🔧 Utilities
(56)
free with in-app purchases
5
Hot Potato - family game
Hot Potato - family game
Hot Potato - family game
Timer with music selection
$0.99

A fun party game for families and friends, featuring a timer and music selection. Pass a soft toy or potato around while the music plays to avoid being caught when the timer stops.

Classic hot potato gameplayTimer functionalityMusic selection
🎮 Games
(0)
paid
6
Potato Caliente
Potato Caliente
Potato Caliente
by Rino Soluciones Informaticas
Free

A digital take on the classic hot potato game for friends and family. Pass the virtual potato before the timer expires, or use special abilities to hinder opponents and make them lose.

Digital hot potato gameplayTimed roundsPlayer attack mechanics
🎮 Games
(2)
free with in-app purchases
7
Fun Timer appy-now
Fun Timer appy-now
Fun Timer appy-now
child friendly timer
Free

This child-friendly timer reveals fun images as it counts down, ending with a unique sound. Personalize timers with your own photos and recorded sounds for various activities, from homework to bedtime. It even includes a special 2-minute timer for brushing teeth.

Reveals fun images as timer counts downUnique ending soundsPersonalized timers with own photos
🎬 Entertainment
(3)
free
8
Baking Timer
Baking Timer
Baking Timer
by STEPHEN AINSCOUGH
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF
🍔 Food & Drink
(0)
9
Hot Potato Game
Hot Potato Game
Hot Potato Game
by Matej Kokosinek
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
10
POTATO - Flow Timer
POTATO - Flow Timer
POTATO - Flow Timer
Focus on your flow
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
11
Kairos: Random Timer
Kairos: Random Timer
Kairos: Random Timer
Countdown Timer, Auto Repeat
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
HotpotMan - Hotpot Timer
HotpotMan - Hotpot Timer
HotpotMan - Hotpot Timer
Every ingredient, just right
Free

This app helps you perfectly time your hotpot ingredients for optimal flavor and texture. It offers reference times for common items and allows custom entries, ensuring every bite is just right. Track multiple ingredients simultaneously and share your meal experience.

Offline timer functionalityReference times for common ingredientsCustomizable ingredient timers
🍔 Food & Drink
(2)
free with in-app purchases
13
Countdown Star
Countdown Star
Countdown Star
Countdowns for Every Event
Free

Track time until or since important life events. Set custom timers for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and more. Personalize with your own photos and share progress with friends.

Add custom eventsCustomize event visualsApple Watch display
🎬 Entertainment
(215K)
ad-supported
14
Tiny Roast Timer
Tiny Roast Timer
Tiny Roast Timer
A timer for cooking your roast
$0.99

This app helps you perfectly time your roasts by calculating cooking durations based on meat type and weight. You can set a desired finish time and receive notifications for key cooking stages.

Select meat type (chicken, turkey, lamb, beef, pork)Input roast weight for accurate timingCalculate cooking duration
🍔 Food & Drink
(0)
paid
15
Savable Kitchen Timer
Savable Kitchen Timer
Savable Kitchen Timer
You can run multiple timer
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
Simple Loop Timer
Simple Loop Timer
Simple Loop Timer
by Portly Pig Studios LLC
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Chrono Ultimate - stopwatch, timer and countdown
Chrono Ultimate - stopwatch, timer and countdown
Chrono Ultimate - stopwatch, timer and countdown
by VLADYSLAV YERSHOV
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
The Kitchen Timer
The Kitchen Timer
The Kitchen Timer
by Matthew Hiles
$0.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Fryer Timer
Fryer Timer
Fryer Timer
Multiple timers: up to 6 once
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Super Simple Timer - No Ads
Super Simple Timer - No Ads
Super Simple Timer - No Ads
by International Systems Corporation
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Hot Potato Timer

What are the best hot potato timer apps & games for iPhone?
Hot Potato Timer tops our hot potato timer apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.2-star average from 37 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top hot potato timer apps & games we rank are free to download, including Hot Potato Timer and Hot Potato - Board Game.
Hot Potato Timer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ hot potato timer apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The shortest maximum time you can set is 4 seconds, allowing for very quick rounds of hot potato.
Hot Potato Timer is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.