# ParveOMeter

> Kosher dietary law timer for meat and dairy consumption waiting periods. (iPhone/iPad app by The Jewish Learning Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parveometer/id287953144 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Jewish Learning Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/287750772)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parveometer/id287953144/reviews.md

## What is ParveOMeter?

Am I "Dairy"? Am I "Meaty"?
Keeping kosher? Want to start?

With the new iPhone/iTouch PARVE-O-METER, you will never again have to wonder if you can eat meat or dairy food right now.

A program of Biblical proportion, the PARVE-O-METER will help you keep track of the waiting times between eating meat or dairy, or dairy and meat.

*Press the “Meat” button when you have finished eating meat or meat products, and the timer counts down the requisite 6 hours before you can eat or drink dairy products.

*Press the “Dairy” button when you have finished eating dairy or dairy products, and the timer counts down the requisite 0, 30, or 60 minutes (depending on the custom of your local Jewish community) before you can eat meat products again.

*Set your waiting period preferences based on the custom of your local Jewish community.

WHAT IS PARVE?
According to kosher dietary law, meat and dairy products cannot be cooked or eaten together; they must always be separated. 

Therefore, separate utensils are used for preparing, serving, and eating meaty and dairy foods, and a waiting time must elapse between eating one and the other.

Parve is a Hebrew word which means  “neutral” (neither meaty nor dairy). Kosher foods that are Parve may be eaten with either meat or dairy foods. 

You, too, may be Parve!  “Being Parve” means you can either eat kosher meat or dairy products, whichever suites your fancy — if the required waiting time elapsed after your last meal of meat or dairy products.

B’Tay-avon! (Hebrew for hearty appetite!)

## Key features

- Meat to dairy waiting timer
- Dairy to meat waiting timer
- Customizable waiting periods
- Tracks kosher dietary laws
- Explains 'Parve' concept

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parveometer/id287953144/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Reset needs fixing

*2023-04-11, version 2.2.1*

The app needs a better reset option. Pressing reset only set the timer back to zero. It doesn’t allow me to switch in case I hit the wrong button.

### 3/5 — Need other options

*2023-02-01, version 2.2.1*

Please add options for other minhagim for fleishig. Not everyone holds 6 hours.

### 2/5 — Good start

*2020-10-19, version 2.1*

I pressed start nearly 3 hrs ago and I just opened the app to check how much time went by and it beeped alerting 6hrs went by.

### 5/5 — Cool app!!

*2012-12-16, version 0*

Great!!! but I wait 5 hours and one minute (into the 6th hour) between meat and dairy....

### 4/5 — app update for a wider range of users

*2011-06-21, version 0*

i honestly do LOVE this app. However I know that there are allot of people incluing my friens and family who only wait 3 hours after meat because that is their minhag. some people wait into the 6th hour an some wait 5 an a half. so if more options for waiting after meat coul be ae- that woul be great. i'm sure you woul get a lot ore users

### 4/5 — Pretty and useful

*2010-12-01, version 0*

This version works very well for people who hold 6 hours. There is no option right now for a custom time. 
Otherwise, it's great!

### 3/5 — Another vote…

*2010-08-16, version 0*

… for adding more waiting options for meat.  My family's minhag is 3 hours.  To me, it's easy to wait an hour after dairy.  What I really need the ParveOMeter for is waiting after meat.  I'd also like to point out that some people wait longer than an hour after hard cheeses.  I'm giving you three stars for the effort to make this app (it's beautiful), but I don't really have a use for it until you add more options to fleish.

### 1/5 — Absolut untauglich!

*2010-03-23, version 0*

Klang sehr vielversprechend. Es zeigt sich jedoch sehr bald, dass falsche Daten und Informationen gegeben werden.
Das Programm hat keine Ahnung vom koscheren Leben eines Juden.
Ich als gläubiger Jüde habe das App sofort wieder gelöscht um nicht aus Versehen was Falschen zu machen.
Shalom

### 4/5 — Needs 3 hour option

*2010-01-24, version 0*

This app is very useful but needs an option for 3 hours. Not everyone has the minhag to wait 6 hours.

### 5/5 — Great gadget for fun

*2010-01-22, version 0*

Of course it's not too hard to count 6 hours but this is a fun app to impress your religious friends. I guess there is no way to have Shabbos mode.

## Frequently asked questions about ParveOMeter

### What does the ParveOMeter app do?

The ParveOMeter app helps users follow kosher dietary laws by tracking the required waiting times between eating meat and dairy products. It provides timers to ensure proper separation of these food types according to Jewish tradition.

### How does the app track waiting times?

You press the 'Meat' button after eating meat, and the timer starts counting down the hours until you can eat dairy. Similarly, pressing the 'Dairy' button starts a timer for the waiting period before consuming meat.

### Can I customize the waiting periods?

Yes, the app allows you to set your waiting period preferences based on the specific customs of your local Jewish community. This ensures the app aligns with your personal observance.

### What is 'Parve'?

Parve is a Hebrew word meaning 'neutral.' In kosher dietary law, parve foods are neither meat nor dairy and can be eaten with either. 'Being Parve' means you are free to eat meat or dairy, provided the required waiting time has elapsed since your last meal of the other type.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, this app is available for free. It does not appear to have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.1 — 2022-07-17

Minor tweaks and enhancements

### 2.2 — 2022-07-03

Updated code to be compatible with current iOS requirements

### 2.1 — 2017-03-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Add iOS 10 Support
- Minor Bugfixes

### 2.0 — 2014-02-16

Squished bugs and redesigned for iOS7. Now supports iPad and iPad Mini too!

### 1.0 — 2008-08-15

No release notes.

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