# The Fondue Timer vs Dash

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Fondue Timer at every 2 weeks against Dash's every 6 months. The Fondue Timer also leads on ratings volume (262 vs 7). Dash's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Fondue Timer 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Fondue Timer has 262 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of The Fondue Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dash's.

The Fondue Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Dash every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Fondue Timer | Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fondue-timer/id1286829404/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-visual-cooking-timer/id1478978500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **262** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286829403) | [Kung Fu Grip LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478978499) |

## What reviewers say

### The Fondue Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fondue-timer/id1286829404)

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.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer options, Preset times for different meats, Customizable cook times, Track fork color, Track food type, Track preferred cook time

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $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 The Fondue Timer free?

The Fondue Timer 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, The Fondue Timer or Dash?

Dash is rated higher. The Fondue Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Dash averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do The Fondue Timer or Dash have ads?

Neither The Fondue Timer nor Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Fondue Timer or Dash?

The Fondue Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dash every 6 months. Most recently, The Fondue Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dash on October 17, 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.*