# Dash vs StoveWatch

The clearest difference is ads: Dash at none against StoveWatch's shown. Dash also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). StoveWatch's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StoveWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StoveWatch has 75 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Dash's written reviews are positive against 100% of StoveWatch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dash ships an update every 6 months, StoveWatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash | StoveWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-visual-cooking-timer/id1478978500/reviews)** | [4.7 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stovewatch-cooking-timer/id6468366172/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kung Fu Grip LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478978499) | [Karalewich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616665544) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### StoveWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stovewatch-cooking-timer/id6468366172)

Effortlessly manage multiple cooking timers and plan entire meals. Save custom foods, receive timely alerts, and track stovetop and oven dishes simultaneously. Perfect for everyday meals or complex dinners.

**Highlights:** Multiple stovetop and oven timers, Custom food library with icons, Full meal planning capabilities, Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration, Cooking step alerts, Unlimited custom foods with Pro

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| StoveWatch Pro | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash free?

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

### Is StoveWatch free?

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

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

Dash is rated higher. Dash averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while StoveWatch averages 4.7 from 75 ratings.

### Do Dash or StoveWatch have ads?

StoveWatch shows ads; Dash does not.

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

Dash ships an update every 6 months, and StoveWatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dash was updated on November 3, 2026 and StoveWatch on November 14, 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.*