Best Super Simple Kitchen Timer Apps

172+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our super simple kitchen timer list covers 172+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Super Simple 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 TOV

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 & stopwatch - Timeglass#3

Timer & stopwatch - Timeglass by COSMIC TEAPOT PTY. LTD.

Repeat & multiple step timing
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(1.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Practical and efficient
  • 🎨 Beautiful and clean design
  • ⏱ Excellent for timing routines and exercises

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited to 3 timers in free version
  • 🔋 Alarms don't work when phone is locked or in silent mode
  • 🕰 No option to automatically start timers at a specific time

More Super Simple Kitchen Timer apps to explore

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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
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
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
7
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
8
Thyme - A Modern Kitchen Timer
Thyme - A Modern Kitchen Timer
Thyme - A Modern Kitchen Timer
by Thuy Gia Nguyen
Free

This app offers a simple and intuitive kitchen timer experience with a unique stove-like interface. It allows users to set multiple timers simultaneously for various cooking tasks, ensuring precise timing for delicious meals.

Multiple timers simultaneouslyStove-inspired UIEasy timer setting
🍔 Food & Drink
(73)
paid
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
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Visual timer and reminder
Free

This app offers a fun, visual countdown timer designed for children. When the timer concludes, a surprise animated animal appears, making tasks engaging. It's ideal for managing routines, encouraging focus, and supporting children with special needs.

Visual countdown timerSurprise animated animal revealCustomizable sounds and visuals
📚 Education
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Kitchen timer only numbers
Kitchen timer only numbers
Kitchen timer only numbers
by eventcast inc.
$0.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Best Timer
Best Timer
Best Timer
Measure and visualize time
$0.99

This app offers a versatile suite of timekeeping tools, including a sand timer, kitchen timer, countdown, and stopwatch. It visually represents time, making it easy to understand for all ages, and provides customizable alarm sounds and color themes.

Digitized sand timer with artistic designKitchen timer with visual minute indicatorFuturistic countdown/count up timer
🔧 Utilities
(20)
free
13
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
14
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
15
Cook kitchen timers
Cook kitchen timers
Cook kitchen timers
Adjustable while running
$0.99
$1.99 | 50% OFF

Manage multiple cooking timers simultaneously with adjustable durations. Track title, set time, remaining time, and readiness for each dish. Functions independently on your Apple Watch.

Run multiple timers simultaneouslyAdjust timer duration while runningDisplay dish title, set time, and remaining time
🍔 Food & Drink
(0)
paid
16
Best Sand Timer
Best Sand Timer
Best Sand Timer
Digital hourglass timer
Free

A digital hourglass timer that visually represents the passage of time. It's designed to be kid-friendly, offers customizable alarm sounds, and allows users to personalize the timer's color. This universal app provides a stylish way to manage tasks and stay notified.

Digital hourglass visualizationKid-friendly time perceptionCustomizable alarm sounds (16 options)
🔧 Utilities
(18)
free
17
Timer‰
Timer‰
Timer‰
by Tim O's Studios, LLC
Free

A straightforward timer app with a large display and two prominent buttons for easy operation. Enjoy a minimalist user experience designed for quick and simple timing needs.

Large displayTwo-button operationSimple design
🔧 Utilities
(17)
free
18
Repeat Timer
Repeat Timer
Repeat Timer
Looping Reminder Alarm Clock
Free

This app provides a flexible repeating timer for work and relaxation. Set custom durations and repeat counts, and receive notifications for each cycle. It integrates with widgets, Siri, and Apple Watch for seamless use.

Customizable duration and repeat countBackground notificationsHome and Lock Screen widgets
🔧 Utilities
(516)
subscription
19
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
20
Chrono Pumpkin
Chrono Pumpkin
Chrono Pumpkin
Simple timer and alarm
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)