# Master Grill vs Yakiniku Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Master Grill at none against Yakiniku Simulator's 5. Master Grill also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 4). Yakiniku Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yakiniku Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Master Grill asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Master Grill against 4.5 for Yakiniku Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Master Grill has 6.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Master Grill ships an update every 2 months, Yakiniku Simulator every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Master Grill | Yakiniku Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-grill/id1496294818/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yakiniku-simulator/id1633924666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 305 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 12+ |
| Developer | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) | [Flyhighworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121531427) |

## What reviewers say

### Master Grill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-grill/id1496294818)

Master the art of grilling with a gas torch in this satisfying simulation game. Follow simple steps to grill food perfectly, season it with various condiments, and serve it to customers. Unlock new torches and upgrade your restaurant with earned rewards.

**Highlights:** Grill with a gas torch, Season dishes with condiments, Serve customers, Unlock new torches, Upgrade restaurant, Earn reward coins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Teaches cooking skills
- 🌈 Fun and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Way too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing in-game progress loss
- Levels glitching and resetting

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency
- Add more cooking variety
- Improve overall game stability


### Yakiniku Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yakiniku-simulator/id1633924666)

Simulate the experience of grilling and eating delicious yakiniku without any calories. Grill raw meat on the stove, flip it at the right time, and avoid burning it to enjoy a perfect meal.

**Highlights:** Grill raw meat on a virtual stove, Flip meat to prevent overcooking, Avoid burning meat, Sauce and eat perfectly grilled meat, Calorie-free yakiniku experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRONZE MEMBER | $1.99 | one-time |
| SILVER MEMBER | $5.99 | one-time |
| GOLD MEMBER | $9.99 | one-time |
| PLATINUM MEMBER | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP MEMBER | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Master Grill free?

Master Grill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Yakiniku Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Master Grill or Yakiniku Simulator?

Master Grill is rated higher. Master Grill averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Yakiniku Simulator averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Master Grill or Yakiniku Simulator have ads?

Both Master Grill and Yakiniku Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Master Grill or Yakiniku Simulator?

Master Grill ships an update every 2 months, and Yakiniku Simulator every 8 days. Most recently, Master Grill was updated on October 29, 2026 and Yakiniku Simulator on October 24, 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.*