Kitchen Multi Timer is a utility for iOS that allows users to run and label multiple independent timers simultaneously.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive friction of tracking multiple cooking stages by providing a persistent, hands-free visual interface that displaces the need for multiple physical timers.
For Home cooks and bakers who require simultaneous timing for multiple dishes and prefer hands-free monitoring.
What does it look like?
Key features
Run multiple independent timers simultaneously with custom labels for each, enabling complex multi-step cooking workflows.
Prevents device sleep to allow hands-free monitoring of remaining time, reinforcing the daily habit.
Adapts UI layout for iPad split-screen mode to allow simultaneous timer management and recipe reading.
How much does it cost?
The app is currently offered as a free utility with no visible monetization gates or subscription tiers.
Velocity
Dormant developmentinternationalizationShow more...
Kitchen Multi Timer has been inactive for 1,173 days, indicating the project is no longer receiving updates. The development history is limited to a single minor release focused on localization, with no subsequent activity recorded. Given the lack of updates for over three years, the app is classified as a zombie project.
Who built it?
Bunnybun Studios
5 apps tracked · Utilities
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Kitchen Multi Timer
How's the Utilities market?
Kitchen Multi Timer holds a 4.83-star rating across 6 total ratings, reflecting high satisfaction among a small user base. The lack of updates for 1174 days positions the app as a legacy utility rather than a competitive participant in the current Utilities market.
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Key takeaways for Kitchen Multi Timer
Where is it heading?
The market for specialized utility apps is consolidating as native OS features absorb common timer functionality. Kitchen Multi Timer remains stable due to its specific niche, but the lack of development investment will eventually lead to churn as users migrate to more frequently updated alternatives.
- The 1174-day update gap indicates a maintenance-only posture, which limits the app's ability to respond to new OS-level timer features.
- The 4.83-star rating suggests that the core multi-timer mechanism satisfies the specific needs of the current user base.
The SWOT
- Always-on-screen mode enables hands-free monitoring.
- Split-screen multitasking supports simultaneous recipe reading.
- Introduce Pro tier with preset timer libraries.
Next best moves
Audit codebase for OS compatibility because the app has not been updated in three years → ensure baseline stability.
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is not a failure but a feature…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The developer has pivoted from a passive maintenance stance to an active investment strategy, specifically prioritizing the introduction of a Pro monetization tier to address the lack of revenue.
Bottom line
Kitchen Multi Timer provides a functional utility for multi-step cooking, but the three-year development gap threatens its long-term viability. Implementing a monetization layer would provide the necessary capital to justify the maintenance required to keep the app functional on modern hardware.
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Is Kitchen Multi Timer suitable for professional cooking?
Does Kitchen Multi Timer require an internet connection?
What is the difference between Kitchen Multi Timer and the built-in clock app?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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