# Roasto - cooked to perfection — Automated roast dinner alarms

> Automated roast dinner planner with timed cooking step alarms. (iPhone/iPad app by Philip Black.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roasto-cooked-to-perfection/id1449897416 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philip Black](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449897175)
- Category: Food & Drink, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roasto-cooked-to-perfection/id1449897416/reviews.md

## What is Roasto?

Automatically plan the timings for cooking a roast and get alarmed reminders for each step. From warming the oven through to pulling out perfect Yorkshire puddings, you'll be given all the timings working back from the time you want to eat.

Roasto gives you reminders with alarms for each step you need to do and sets you free to leave the kitchen knowing you've got it all in hand.

Just set the time you want to eat and press go.

Whether it's cooking a full blown turkey roast for Thanksgiving or just a cosy half leg of lamb for a family Sunday tea, you will instantly see the schedule for cooking and be certain you won't forget a thing.

App Features:
• Quick and easy to use
• Clean, simple and obvious design
• Just set the time you want to eat at
• Automatically schedules each task
• Alarms to notify you at each stage of cooking
• Selection of different meats to cook with suggested cooking times
• Custom alarms to create your own reminders for anything
• Built-in interactive training to use the app
• Configure all the timings to suit you
• Select the alarm sound you want
• and NO ADVERTS

Roasto automatically generates notifications with alarm sound and banner.  Its keeps working when in the background, if you're using other apps, and even when the phone is locked.  You are free to go do anything, confident in the knowledge that you'll be reminded what to do at the right time.

It's so simple, and that's why I wrote it - even I can use it!

## Key features

- Automated roast dinner scheduling
- Timed alarm reminders for each step
- Works backward from desired mealtime
- Selection of different meats with suggested times
- Customizable alarms
- Background operation
- Ad-free experience

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roasto-cooked-to-perfection/id1449897416/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great if all you eat is chicken

*2019-03-17*

Hopefully later updates will allow changes to what you're cooking, unless I've missed something the only option is chicken with stuffing, and (weirdly) Yorkshire puddings.  

A link to cooking time by weight would be useful. The option to change the menu, add veg times, make gravy/ other sauces, would help. With a bit more thought it could be quite good. At the moment it's not much use.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review - very honest...

... and now, just released, version 4.0 answers all your requests :-)

* You can choose what you're cooking - beef, chicken, duck, turkey, goose, lamb or pork!
* Set the weight and Roasto will suggest a cooking time, which of course you can adjust if you want to
* Adding other things to the menu is simple too with custom alarms.  Set alarms for anything you want and give a timing in relation to the rest of the meal
* Roasto also lets you set your oven type and temperature units, be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade

Hope that all makes your cooking experience better with Roasto.  If you've got any more suggestions they'd be very welcome.

## Frequently asked questions about Roasto

### What is Roasto?

Roasto is an app designed to help you plan and cook perfect roast dinners. It automatically schedules all the cooking steps and provides timely alarm reminders for each task, ensuring your meal is ready on time.

### How does Roasto work?

You simply set the time you want your roast dinner to be ready, and Roasto calculates the timings for each step, working backward from your desired mealtime. It then sends you alarms for each stage of the cooking process.

### Does Roasto have ads?

No, Roasto is ad-free. The app description explicitly states 'and NO ADVERTS', providing an uninterrupted cooking experience.

### What is the price of Roasto?

Roasto is a paid app priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for planning your roast dinners.

### What devices does Roasto support?

Roasto is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices.

### How often is Roasto updated?

The latest version of Roasto is 4.4, and it was last updated on December 15, 2025. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### Can I customize the cooking times in Roasto?

Yes, Roasto allows you to configure all the timings to suit your specific needs and preferences. You can also select your preferred alarm sound.

### Is Roasto suitable for beginners?

Yes, Roasto is designed to be quick and easy to use with a clean, simple, and obvious design. It also includes built-in interactive training to help you get started.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4 — 2025-12-15

This version includes:
    • Fixes to allow for zero minutes Meat resting time
    • general tidy ups to the UI

### 4.3 — 2025-12-11

Vegetarian and non-meat alternatives added.
Updated for iOS 26

### 4.2 — 2025-02-19

Updated for iOS 18 and for iPhone 16

### 4.1 (01) — 2021-11-09

Updated for iOS 15 and for iPhone 12 and 13

### 4.0 (10) — 2020-02-23

Version 4.0 now brings automated cooking times - You choose what meat you are cooking and Roasto automatically suggests the cooking temperature and time.  Includes initial hot period for some meats with an alarm to turn the temperature down.

Custom alarms.  Complete freedom to add your own alarms for any additional tasks you have.

Also select and remember the type of oven you use and the temperature units you prefer.

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