The Fondue Timer vs Hello Bistro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Fondue Timer
Never guess fondue cooking times again. This app offers preset and customizable timers for various meats and seafood, ensuring perfect consistency and temperature. Track fork colors, food types, and cook times for an impressive fondue experience.
- Multiple timer options
- Preset times for different meats
- Customizable cook times
- Track fork color
- Track food type
- Track preferred cook time
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Introducing the ultimate Fondue Timer app, the perfect companion for your next fondue night! No more guessing how long to cook your beef, chicken, or seafood fondue. Our app features multiple timer options to help you get the perfect consistency and temperature every time. Choose from preset times for different types of meat fondue, or customize based on your recipe or personal preference. Each timer includes fork color, food, and preferred cook time. Whether you're a seasoned meat fondue enthusiast or just starting out, The Fondue Timer is a must-have for anyone who wants to impress their guests with the perfect fondue. Download now and get ready to dip, dunk and savor your way to fondue bliss!
Hello Bistro
Easily order salads and burgers for pickup or delivery. Access exclusive coupons and track your delivery in real-time. Find nearby locations and filter by services like outdoor dining.
- Mobile ordering for pickup or delivery
- Exclusive digital coupons
- Real-time delivery tracking
- Find nearby restaurant locations
- Filter restaurants by services
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Salads and burgers—two delicious eats under one roof. And now, they're just a tap away! Say hello to hella cool perks and easy mobile ordering. - Mobile Order - Order what you want when you want—whether it’s burgers or salads, for pickup or delivery, for now or later. Want to order your usual? We’ve got you covered! Make a quick re-order in just a couple taps! - Exclusive Coupons - Don't just eat your greens—save some green with special Hello Bistro coupons! Use your offers when you order with the app or at one of our restaurants. We keep our coupons fresh, so check back frequently—you won’t want to miss these deals! - Locations - Scouting unfamiliar territory? Find the nearest Hello Bistro from the Restaurants screen, then get directions, place your order, or give us a ring. Plus, you’ll always find what you need when you filter our restaurants by services like Delivery, Outdoor Dining, Pickup Window, and more. - Delivery Tracking - No more wondering about when your delivery order will arrive. We’ll keep you posted on its progress every step of the way.
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Verdict
The Fondue Timer and Hello Bistro both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of The Fondue Timer's written reviews are positive against 23% of Hello Bistro's. The Fondue Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Hello Bistro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. The Fondue Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hello Bistro asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Fondue Timer against 4.7 for Hello Bistro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 262 and 690 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of The Fondue Timer's written reviews are positive against 23% of Hello Bistro's.
The Fondue Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Hello Bistro every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | The Fondue Timer | Hello Bistro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (262 ratings) — better | 4.7 (690 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 22.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 262 | 690 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Becker | Eat 'n Park Hospitality Group |
Customer experience
The Fondue Timer
Hello Bistro
Bugs and requests
The Fondue Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hello Bistro
Reported bugs
37 issues- App does not advance order after required selection
- App does not auto-populate info fields
- App requires multiple attempts to enter payment information
- App goes to a black and white screen and stops loading on mobile
- Saved card cannot be used at checkout
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- Saved orders do not work
- App loses information from one screen to the next
- App times out
- App loses information
- App does not save login info
- App is clumsy and confusing for reordering
- App does not let you use gift cards unless for the whole balance
- App forgets address
- App fails
- App goes on vacation
- App is slow and cumbersome
- Cannot use Apple Pay
- App glitches and causes order redo
- Map does not work sometimes
- Payment occasionally fails to go through
- Cannot get an order to go through
- Please Wait message spins for 10 minutes before timing out
- Online ordering not working for local locations
- Location not found error
- Cannot successfully sign in on Apple app
- App has never worked
- Cannot change password
- App doesn't keep you signed in
- Order cannot be completed after going through the process
- Login info never saves
- Requires too many clicks to order food
- App feels clumsy and non-intuitive
- App doesn't save your information
- Unable to create profile
- Error message: unable to create profile
- App won't go past profile page
- Cannot click button to create profile
Requested features
16 requests- Fix the app
- Outsource app development
- Improve app functionality
- Add Apple Pay
- Allow gift card use for partial balances
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- Allow coupon use
- Add Eatn Park Hospitality card discount option
- Improve login persistence
- Improve saved order functionality
- Improve address saving
- Improve payment information saving
- Fix profile creation errors
- Fix checkout errors
- Fix loading screen errors
- Fix map functionality
- Fix location selection
In-app purchases
The Fondue Timer
- Pro Unlock$0.99
Hello Bistro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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