Use the carton or a scale
Choose S, M, L, or XL when that's all you know. If you have the exact weight, you can enter that instead.
An egg timer that starts with the egg
egg timer: eggy
A large egg from the fridge won't cook at the same pace as a smaller, warmer one. Tell eggy what you're cooking and how you like the yolk, and it'll work out a starting time for you.
iPhone app
01Uses carton size or exact egg weight
02Accounts for the starting temperature
03Covers liquid, soft, and firm yolks
04Runs on iPhone and Apple Watch
Why it helps
One timer does not fit every egg.
Most egg timings assume a certain size and temperature, even when they don't say so. eggy asks for those details up front, then gives you a practical starting point that matches the egg in front of you.
Pick the center you like
Choose a flowing yolk, a softer set center, or a firm hard-boiled egg. There is no single right result.
Keep the timer nearby
Follow the Live Activity on your iPhone or start from Apple Watch or Siri when your hands aren't free.
How it works
Set the timer around the egg you are cooking.
Add the egg details
Choose its size or weight, then say whether it came from the fridge or is closer to room temperature.
Choose the yolk
Pick liquid, soft, or firm based on what you are making and how you like to eat it.
Put the water on
Bring the water to a boil and carefully lower in the egg.
Start the timer
Begin the calculated countdown on your iPhone, Apple Watch, or with Siri.
Cool the egg
Move it into cold water when the alarm sounds to limit further cooking.
Blog
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Read postFAQ
A few common questions.
What does eggy use to calculate the timer?
eggy uses the egg size or exact weight, its starting temperature, and the yolk texture you choose.
Which yolk settings are available?
You can choose a liquid, soft, or firm yolk.
Can I use eggy on Apple Watch?
Yes. You can start and follow an egg timer from Apple Watch.
Does eggy work with Siri and widgets?
Yes. You can start timers through supported system actions and keep an eye on them with widgets and Live Activities.
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