Turn to set
Wind the dial clockwise. Release to start counting down, in 15-second increments.
A KITCHEN TIMER FOR IPHONE
A dial kitchen timer
for your iPhone.
Turn to set, release to start. Check the countdown on your Lock Screen and add time as you cook. Works offline, with no account or ads.
For iPhone · iOS 26 or later
US$0.99 on the US App Store. Prices in other regions may vary.
Simmerdial
Drag around the dial, or use the arrow keys to adjust by one minute. Home clears the timer; End sets 60 minutes.
Interactive preview · System alerts are available in the iOS app.
Up to 60 minutesNo account neededWorks offline
01 / How it works
Three steps. Then back to your recipe.
See time at a glance
The orange ring shows what's left. Need a little longer? Add five minutes with a tap.
Hear when it's ready
Allow system alerts to get a reminder even when your iPhone is locked or the app is closed.
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MADE FOR THE MOMENTS IN BETWEEN
Your kitchen countdown. On your Lock Screen.
Check the countdown on your Lock Screen or in the Dynamic Island on supported iPhones. Your timer keeps its place when you leave the app.
System alerts require your permission. Without it, keep the app in the foreground to hear the alert.
Your timer stays yours.
No account. No ads. No tracking SDKs. Your timer and sound preference are saved on your device.
Guides
Practical guides for cooking with your iPhone timer.
iPhone Clock or Simmerdial: which kitchen timer should you use? ↗
Compare the iPhone’s built-in Clock with Simmerdial for cooking: multiple timers, dial controls, Lock Screen alerts, and a 60-minute limit.
How to use a kitchen timer on your iPhone Lock Screen ↗
Set up Simmerdial’s Lock Screen countdown, understand Dynamic Island support, and check the permissions needed for timer alerts.
How to set and adjust a dial kitchen timer on iPhone ↗
Learn to turn, start, adjust, and reset Simmerdial’s kitchen timer on iPhone, with 15-second increments and a 60-minute limit.
02 / Questions
A few things to know.
Which iPhones are supported?
Simmerdial requires iOS 26 or later. Dynamic Island countdowns are available on iPhones that support Dynamic Island.
Will it ring when I lock my phone?
Yes, when you allow system alerts and the timer is successfully scheduled. If permission is off or scheduling fails, the app explains the limitation. Keep the app open in that case.
Can I change the time while it runs?
Yes. Turn the dial to adjust the remaining time, tap to add five minutes, or reset to start over. The maximum is 60 minutes.
Does it need an internet connection?
No. Setting a timer, counting down, and system alerts work on your iPhone without an internet connection.