BeefCuts3D vs Seared
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeefCuts3D
Explore 52 popular beef and pork cuts with detailed 3D models and cooking tips. This app provides a comprehensive steak guide, including synonyms and a search function, to help you become a meat expert. Available in German and English, it's perfect for steak lovers wanting to impress at their next gathering.
- 52 exclusive beef and pork cuts
- Detailed 3D-animated representations
- Valuable cooking tips
- Convenient search function
- Comprehensive synonyms for each cut
- Available in German and English
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Where does ribeye come from? How is flank different from flat iron? And which cut belongs on your grill or in your frying pan? Beef Cuts 3D is your interactive steak guide. Explore meat cuts on 3D models of beef and pork, understand where each cut comes from and discover more options for your next meal. SEE THE CUT. UNDERSTAND THE ANIMAL. Rotate and zoom the models. Explore muscles, primal cuts and individual cuts. Select a piece on the animal or in the list to see its position, then open the detail view for a closer look from every angle. FIND CUTS FOR THE WAY YOU COOK You do not need to know a butcher's vocabulary. Steak Finder guides you through a few simple questions: beef or pork, your cooking method, the time you have and your budget. Your answers lead to a selection of matching cuts. FROM THE BUTCHER'S COUNTER TO YOUR KITCHEN Discover preparation tips and recipe ideas for many cuts. Learn about characteristics such as tenderness and marbling, along with common names and synonyms. Build the knowledge to choose more confidently before you sear a steak, fire up the grill or prepare a slow braise. GO BEYOND THE FAMILIAR Explore classics such as ribeye, tenderloin and T-bone alongside Denver steak, chuck eye and petite tender. Discover pork anatomy and cuts as well as beef in one interactive meat atlas. MADE FOR CURIOUS COOKS Whether you are new to grilling, enjoy cooking or want to learn more about butchery and anatomy, the combination of 3D models, cut information and guided selection makes it easier to connect the animal with the food on your plate. • Interactive 3D beef and pork models • Explore muscles, primal cuts and individual cuts • Search cuts and see their location on the animal • Steak Finder based on cooking method, time and budget • Characteristics, preparation tips and recipe ideas for many cuts • English and German • Designed for landscape use Discover your next cut with Beef Cuts 3D. An internet connection is required for web content and external supplier links. Cooking times and ratings are guides; thickness, trimming and quality affect the result. Data privacy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://beefcuts3d.com/datenschutzerklaerung/
Seared
Identify any cut of meat with a photo, assess its quality, and get tailored cooking instructions. This AI-powered tool helps you understand meat grades, marbling, and the best methods to cook different cuts, ensuring you make informed purchases and perfect meals.
- AI-powered meat cut identification
- Quality assessment (marbling, color, USDA grade)
- Cut-specific cooking guides
- Thickness-adjusted timing
- Store-to-table workflow
- Identification of 50+ meat cuts
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Seared identifies a cut of meat from a photo and tells you whether it is worth buying, how to cook it, and how well you cooked it. Use it at the meat counter, then again at the grill. HOW IT WORKS 1. Take a photo of a cut, packaged or at the counter, or choose one from your library. 2. Seared names the cut, the animal and the primal, and makes a Buy, Consider or Pass call on its quality. 3. Pick a cooking method and get a guide written for that cut and the equipment you have. 4. After you cook, rate the result and get a tip or two for next time. KNOW THE CUT BEFORE YOU BUY Each scan covers the grade the meat looks like (Prime, Choice or Select), the marbling, the color and freshness, the thickness and any red flags. When the price tag is in the photo, Seared says whether the price is fair for the quality. RATE THIS CUT Score raw meat out of 10 on marbling, color, fat cap, thickness and presentation, with a Buy, Consider or Pass verdict, then go straight to a cooking guide for it. COOKING GUIDES FOR YOUR CUT Grill, sous vide, reverse sear, pan sear, smoker, oven roast or braise. Each guide covers prep, the steps with times and temperatures, a doneness chart and resting, adjusted to the equipment you have. Guides are saved with the scan. RATE MY COOK Photograph your steak, brisket or chops after cooking. Seared scores the sear, the crust, the presentation and the doneness against your target, or the bark, smoke ring, moisture and slice for smoked meat. Set your target doneness in Settings, and share the score card. ASK A QUESTION Ask follow-up questions about any cut, or use the Chat tab for general questions about buying and cooking meat. The built-in Meat Mastery Guide covers cuts, cooking methods, doneness temperatures, quality, storage and food safety. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese. Seared requires a subscription or purchase to use premium features, plans detailed below: PREMIUM PLANS ($2.99/week, $7.99/month, $39.99/year, $24.99/year discount): • More cut scans and score cards • Detailed and Expert quality analysis • Full scan history • More chats The $2.99/week plan starts with a 3-day free trial, and the $39.99/year plan with a 1-week free trial. By downloading this app, you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy: Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.format.partners/butcheriq-privacy-policy Support: https://www.format.partners/support Contact: hello@format.partners Seared assesses meat from a photo. Grades and scores are visual estimates, not official USDA grades. Always check the sell-by date and smell, and cook meat to a safe internal temperature. This app is for educational purposes and does not replace professional food safety advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Seared at Free against BeefCuts3D's $4.99. Seared also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). BeefCuts3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads 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
Seared is free to download; BeefCuts3D costs $4.99 up front. Seared sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. BeefCuts3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Seared holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
BeefCuts3D ships an update monthly, Seared every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeefCuts3D | Seared |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #188 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 415 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uli Niklaus | Format Partners LLC |
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BeefCuts3D
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In-app purchases
BeefCuts3D
No in-app purchases
Seared
- ButcherIQ Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- ButcherIQ Premium - Monthly$7.991 Month
- ButcherIQ Premium - Annual Discount$24.991 Year
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- ButcherIQ Premium - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year








