GRIND vs SteakTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GRIND
Order and pay for your coffee remotely at any Grind location. Skip the lines by collecting your custom drink directly from the barista. Earn and redeem loyalty points, and manage home coffee subscriptions.
- Customise and order coffee
- Pay remotely
- Skip the queue for collection
- Earn and redeem loyalty points
- Manage Grind at Home subscriptions
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The Grind® app for iPhone is the quickest and easiest way to order and pay for your coffee at any Grind. - Customise, order and pay for your coffee in any Grind, from anywhere. - Skip the queue and collect straight from the barista. - Pay using debit / credit card, Apple Pay, or with your Grind Card points. - Earn, redeem and track the points on your Grind Card. - Subscribe to Grind at Home subscriptions within the app so you never run out. - Manage your Grind at Home subscriptions within the app to make it work for you. London is a busy place, but an extra ten minutes in bed shouldn't cost you your morning coffee. With the Grind App, select a Grind, choose your drink and customise your order - with all your favourite orders saved for next time. Pay by credit card, debit card or Apple Pay, and we'll see you at the Grind for collection. Your coffee will be ready a few minutes after you place your order. Rewards are earned automatically and can be redeemed for free coffee or cocktails. If you have a Grind Card already, you can link it to your account and keep earning right where you left off.
SteakTime
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SteakTime - Cook the Perfect Steak Stop guessing. Start cooking steak perfectly. SteakTime is your personal steak coach, guiding you step by step to cook the perfect steak every time. Whether you want rare, medium rare, medium or well done, SteakTime tells you exactly when to flip, baste and rest your steak. No more overcooking. No more undercooking. Just great steak. How It Works 1. Choose your steak cut 2. Select thickness and doneness 3. Start cooking SteakTime calculates the timing and guides you through every step with smart timers and prompts. Real-Time Cooking Guidance While you cook, SteakTime tells you exactly when to: • Flip your steak • Add butter and baste • Adjust cooking time • Rest your steak before serving It is like having a chef standing next to your pan. Prep Like a Pro SteakTime also guides you through the perfect steak preparation: • When to salt your steak • How to prepare your pan • The right oil and heat level • Resting techniques for juicy steak Small details make the biggest difference. Designed for Steak Lovers Perfect for: • Home cooks • BBQ enthusiasts • Steak beginners • Anyone who wants better steak Simple. Smart. Delicious. SteakTime removes the guesswork and makes cooking steak simple, reliable and enjoyable. Because great steak should not be a gamble.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GRIND at Free against SteakTime's $0.99. GRIND also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). SteakTime's advantage is chart position (#75 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
GRIND is free to download; SteakTime costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GRIND ships an update every 2 months, SteakTime every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GRIND | SteakTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #75 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grind & Co. | Josh Lambert |
Bugs and requests
GRIND
Reported bugs
12 issues- Rewards don't work
- App crashes frequently
- Black card points not syncing
- Orders not going through with PayPal or Apple Pay
- App won't work without sharing location
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- Login issues (Facebook vs. email)
- Points not added correctly
- Apple Pay requires contact details after recent update
- App purchases not registered
- Loyalty card setup issues
- Virtual card money cannot be claimed back
- Home delivery is very slow
Requested features
18 requests- Allow ordering from any location, not just closest
- Ability to sign out and edit account details
- Fix points syncing issues for Black Card
- Allow ordering custom orders for shipping
- Make location sharing optional
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- Allow topping up less than £10
- Fix rewards not working
- Allow digital card for points collection
- Fix app crashing issues
- Fix Apple Pay requiring contact details
- Fix payment issues with PayPal/Apple Pay
- Fix Black Card not syncing points
- Fix app purchases not registering
- Fix loyalty card setup issues
- Fix location issues
- Fix minimum top-up issues
- Fix money trapped on virtual card
- Fix slow home delivery
SteakTime
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GRIND
No in-app purchases
SteakTime
No in-app purchases









