# Tarrific vs Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Dash at 5.0 against Tarrific's 2.8. Dash also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). Tarrific's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tarrific sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tarrific's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dash's.

Tarrific ships an update every 3 weeks, Dash every 6 months. Both last shipped on June 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tarrific | Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarrific/id1081255025/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-visual-cooking-timer/id1478978500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Little Potato Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/321916103) | [Kung Fu Grip LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478978499) |

## What reviewers say

### Tarrific

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarrific/id1081255025)

This app helps home cooks and bakers quickly calculate ingredient weights by storing the tare weights of common kitchen containers. It also assists in dividing ingredients into equal portions for consistent results.

**Highlights:** Store tare weights of containers, Quickly subtract container weight, Divide ingredients into equal portions, Calculate portion weight, Supports split-screen on iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tarrific Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |


### Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-visual-cooking-timer/id1478978500)

This app helps you manage multiple cooking timers for an entire meal. Plan your dishes with a visual meal planner and set sub-timers for regular checks. It's designed for easy, intuitive use, even with messy hands.

**Highlights:** Intuitive meal planning, Multiple timer support, Sub-timers for regular checks, Photo labeling for timers, Visual interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dash Timer Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tarrific free?

Tarrific is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dash free?

Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tarrific or Dash?

Dash is rated higher. Tarrific averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dash averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Tarrific or Dash have ads?

Neither Tarrific nor Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tarrific or Dash?

Tarrific ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dash every 6 months. Most recently, Tarrific was updated on June 1, 2026 and Dash on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*