CookTimer AlternativesTime Tracking Tools and other similar apps like CookTimer

CookTimer is described as 'Simple cross-platform countdown timer that helps when cooking, making tea or eggs. It also works for any other timing purpose such as working out. it was developed using wxWidgets and was tested on Windows and Linux' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to CookTimer for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android and Linux apps. The best CookTimer alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CookTimer are Floating Timer, Micro Timer, Countdown Timer Pro and wnr.

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  1. Hourglass icon

    Hourglass

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    Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.

    106 Hourglass alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Hourglass screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from December 2021. You can check this active fork: https://github.com/i2van/hourglass

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  Command line interface

    Hourglass VS CookTimer

     

    • Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to CookTimer.

    • Hourglass is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CookTimer.

    • Hourglass is Free and Open SourceCookTimer is also Free and Open Source
    • Hourglass is Minimalistic and LightweightCookTimer is not according to our users
  2. Floating Timer icon

    Floating Timer

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    The Floating Timer app features both a countdown timer and stopwatch that will float on top of other running apps. This app is useful to time activities such as: Exam practice, gaming speed runs (speed-running), gaming boss fights, cooking.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Floating Timer screenshot 1
    Floating Timer screenshot 2
    Floating Timer screenshot 3

    Floating Timer Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Timer
    5.  Stopwatch

    Floating Timer VS CookTimer

     

    • Floating Timer is the most popular Android alternative to CookTimer.

    • Floating Timer is Freemium and Open SourceCookTimer is Free and Open Source
  4. Micro Timer icon

    Micro Timer

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    Micro Timer is a tiny, microwave-inspired timer app for Android. Instead of inventing yet another clever, pretty, tedious method of inputing time, Micro Timer uses the tried-and-true 10-key pad commonly found on microwave ovens.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Micro Timer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Timer
    5.  Timer for tasks

    Micro Timer VS CookTimer

     
  5. Countdown Timer Pro icon

    Countdown Timer Pro

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    Create highly customizable countdown timer overlays with ease. It's the perfect tool for work sessions, focus sprints, event timing, or simply keeping track of time visually.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Countdown Timer Pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Timer
    6.  Multiple Timers
    7.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Countdown Timer Pro VS CookTimer

     

    • Countdown Timer Pro is the most popular Mac alternative to CookTimer.

    • Countdown Timer Pro is Free and ProprietaryCookTimer is Free and Open Source
    • Countdown Timer Pro is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCookTimer is not according to our users
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    wnr

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    Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    wnr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Timer
    5.  Loops
    6.  Automatic time tracking

    wnr VS CookTimer

     
  7. Second Clock icon

    Second Clock

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    Second Clock is a software that allows for the display of a secondary clock in a different time zone on your menu bar. By pressing the Command key and dragging the menu bar item, users can easily adjust its position on the menu bar.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Second Clock screenshot 1

    Second Clock Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Second Clock VS CookTimer

     
  9. Clock icon

    Clock

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    Clock helps you manage your time on iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Check the current time anywhere with World Clock, make sure you wake up on time with Alarms, or keep track of passing time with Stopwatch and Timers.

    59 Clock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Clock screenshot 1

    Clock Features

    1.  Stopwatch
    2.  Timer

    Clock VS CookTimer

     

    • Clock is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to CookTimer.

    • Clock is Free and ProprietaryCookTimer is Free and Open Source
  10. SnapTimer icon

    SnapTimer

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    All the timers I tested were too complex for my taste. I decided to write one that was dead simple, so you could run it, type in a time and hit enter. The aim of SnapTimer is to get out of the way and help you be productive.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    SnapTimer screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from September 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Timer
    4.  Sits in the System Tray
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Countdown widget

    SnapTimer VS CookTimer

     
  11. Horo icon

    Horo

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    The best free timer app for Mac.

    84 Horo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Horo screenshot 1

    Horo Features

    1.  Timer

    Horo VS CookTimer

     
  12. KTimer icon

    KTimer

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    It allows you to enter several tasks and to set a timer for each of them. The timers for each task can be started, stopped, changed, or looped.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • KDE
    KTimer screenshot 1

    KTimer VS CookTimer

     

    • KTimer is the most popular Linux alternative to CookTimer.

    • KTimer is Free and Open SourceCookTimer is also Free and Open Source
  13. Gestimer icon

    Gestimer

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    Gestimer - For those little reminders during the day. Drag & drop to quickly create reminders with this beautifully designed menu bar app for your Mac.

    83 Gestimer alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Gestimer screenshot 1

    Gestimer Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Timer

    Gestimer VS CookTimer

     

    • Gestimer is the most popular commercial alternative to CookTimer.

    • Gestimer is Paid and ProprietaryCookTimer is Free and Open Source
  14. TTclock icon

    TTclock

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    TTclock is a simple, compact alarm clock, countdown timer and stopwatch that can be minimized to the system tray. It has two display modes: pure clock and control panel.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TTclock screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Stopwatch

    TTclock VS CookTimer

     
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