Comparison

Steak Timer Pro vs Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Steak Timer Pro

This app helps users cook perfect steaks by providing automated timers for cooking, flipping, resting, and serving. It offers guidance for various doneness levels and includes a tutorial with preparation and cooking tips.

Highlights
  • Automated cooking timers
  • Flip, rest, and serve notifications
  • Supports multiple steak doneness levels
  • In-app tutorial with tips
  • Background notifications
  • Developed with butchery association
Features
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Steak Timer is the essential app for steak lovers and steak novices alike. Get cooking tasty steaks without worrying about cooking times. At last, a beautiful iOS timer designed specifically for cooking steaks. Steak Timer does all the hard work, even if your guests want a mixture of rare, medium, well-done etc, leaving you to enjoy cooking. Simply select the number and types of steaks, select the cook time for each steak and then start the timer! You are automatically told when to start, flip, rest and serve. No-hassle cooking has reached the iPhone. Works with Notifications even if the app is in the background or your phone is turned off. The in-app tutorial gives buying, preparation and cooking tips, plus suggested cooking times for different steaks. Developed in association with Charlotte's Butchery in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK www.charlottesbutchery.blogspot.com. The app is designed to give you the confidence to cook steaks and become a master! Relax and cook perfect steaks! If you have any suggestions for enhancements to the Steak Timer, visit the developer's website.

About

Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe

Features
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Transform your grilling with professional timing precision. Grill Manager is the ultimate companion for grill masters who demand perfection. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a BBQ champion, our advanced multi-timer system ensures every piece of meat is cooked to perfection. KEY FEATURES Multi-Food Timing • Track up to 6 different items simultaneously • Custom presets for steaks, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables • Individual flip reminders for each item • Visual progress indicators for each timer Professional Grade Accuracy • Precision timing with temperature integration • Marinades and seasoning recommendations • Step-by-step cooking guidance for complex recipes • Historical cooking data and analytics Unlimited custom recipes and marinades • Advanced analytics and cooking history • Premium timer sounds and notifications • Export cooking data • Priority customer support Smart Notifications • Flip reminders with haptic feedback • Completion alerts with custom sounds • Background timing continues even when app is closed Perfect For:  - BBQ enthusiasts and grill masters  - Restaurants and professional kitchens  - Camping and outdoor cooking  - Family gatherings and parties  - Learning proper cooking techniques Why Choose Grill Manager? - Used by professional pitmasters - Scientifically calculated cooking times - Regular updates with new recipes - Intuitive dark-mode interface - No ads Start grilling like a pro today! Terms of Use : https://diagonal.is/grill-manager-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Steak Timer Pro4 screens
Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe at Free against Steak Timer Pro's $0.99. Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 29 months). Steak Timer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe is free to download; Steak Timer Pro costs $0.99 up front. Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Steak Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steak Timer Pro ships an update every 29 months, Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Steak Timer Pro versus Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteak Timer ProGrill Timer & BBQ Recipe
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon McMenzieRufat Babayev

In-app purchases

None

Steak Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe

One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Steak Timer Pro free?
Steak Timer Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe free?
Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Steak Timer Pro or Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe have ads?
Neither Steak Timer Pro nor Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steak Timer Pro or Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe?
Steak Timer Pro ships an update every 29 months, and Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe every 8 months. Most recently, Steak Timer Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Grill Timer & BBQ Recipe on October 31, 2026.

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