GrillTimer vs BBQ Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GrillTimer
This app helps users cook the perfect steak or roast with expert-developed guidelines. It provides timed cooking steps with audible reminders and allows sharing photos of finished dishes on social media.
- Expert cooking guidelines
- Timed cooking steps
- Audible reminders
- Share photos on social media
- Steak and roast recipes
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It matters how you prepare and cook your steak or roast. With GrillTimer is gets a little easier to cook the perfect steak or roast. Our skilled beef experts have developed the guidelines you will find in this app. They have testet the cooking time for every single steak and roast. When cooking a loud sound will remind you when it’s time for the next step. When the steak is ready, you can share a photo of your perfect steak on Facebook or Instagram.
BBQ Timer
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BBQ Timer – Grill Perfectly, Every Time Tired of overcooked meat or guessing when to flip? BBQ Timer makes grilling simple. Select your meat type and thickness, and get precise flip and finish notifications. No stress. No guesswork. Just great BBQ. Why You’ll Love It Smart Timers Preset grill times for beef, chicken, pork, sausage, fish, and more. BBQ Timer calculates exact flip and finish alerts for each. Customizable Settings Like steak rare or sausage extra crispy? Adjust times per meat type and thickness to match your style. Multiple Timers Track several meats at once – each with its own countdown and alerts. Clear Notifications Know exactly when to flip or remove food, even if your phone is locked or the app’s in the background. Outdoor-Friendly Design Bold, easy-to-read interface built for sunny backyards and smoky BBQ pits. Grill better every time – download BBQ Timer now and take the guesswork out of BBQ
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GrillTimer at every 3 weeks against BBQ Timer's every 9 months. GrillTimer also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GrillTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, BBQ Timer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GrillTimer | BBQ Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EURA7 Sp. z o.o. | LIMAKILO GmbH |
In-app purchases
GrillTimer
No in-app purchases
BBQ Timer
No in-app purchases
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