Comparison

Barbecue Timer vs FlameTamer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Barbecue Timer

Features
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Barbecue Timer let's you dial in cook times for all of your favorite foods to ensure you are a grilling master every time. It saves your cook times so any adjustments you make will be ready for the next time you grill or cook. Barbecue Timer lets you know when it is time to flip foods that need to be flipped and notifies you when food items are done cooking. Just enter in your favorite items and ideal cook times, load 'em on the grill and get cooking! The app even speaks to you to tell you when it's time to flip foods and when they are ready so you can keep your eyes on the grill. All your custom cook times are saved in your icloud account so you never loose your perfect grill timing!

About

FlameTamer

This app helps grill masters perfectly time multiple food items so they are all ready simultaneously. It aims to reduce stress and ensure guests enjoy perfectly cooked food without the host constantly monitoring the grill.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous food timing
  • Stress-free grilling
  • Perfectly cooked food
  • Guest entertainment focus
  • Smart timer functionality
Features
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Meet Hank, a family man, grill master, and… social disaster. Every BBQ, he faced the same dilemma: babysit the grill or entertain his guests. One time, he chose his friends and served charred hockey pucks. Another time, he chose the grill and became “that guy” who talks to burgers more than people. Then Hank found FlameTamer, the smart BBQ timer app that does the worrying for him. It even times everything so the burgers, ribs, and dogs all finish together. Now, he’s cracking jokes and serving up perfectly cooked food, all hot at the same time. If you've ever been in Hank's shoes, give FlameTamer a try. It's your secret sauce for stress-free grilling and good vibes all around.

Screenshots

Barbecue Timer4 screens
FlameTamer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlameTamer at Free against Barbecue Timer's $0.99. Barbecue Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FlameTamer is free to download; Barbecue Timer costs $0.99 up front. FlameTamer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Barbecue Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barbecue Timer ships an update every 3 months, FlameTamer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barbecue Timer versus FlameTamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarbecue TimerFlameTamer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan JudelsonDidier Sand

In-app purchases

None

Barbecue Timer

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

FlameTamer

One-time11
  • Filet Mignon Steak$0.69
  • Salmon$0.69
  • Tuna fish$0.69
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  • Mahi Mahi$0.69
  • T-Bone Steak$0.69
  • Burger Family Bundle$0.99
  • Steak Family Bundle$0.99
  • Chicken Family Bundle$0.99
  • Pork Family Bundle$0.99
  • Fish Family Bundle$0.99
  • Mega Bundle$3.49

Questions

Is Barbecue Timer free?
Barbecue Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlameTamer free?
FlameTamer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barbecue Timer or FlameTamer have ads?
Neither Barbecue Timer nor FlameTamer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barbecue Timer or FlameTamer?
Barbecue Timer ships an update every 3 months, and FlameTamer every 4 months. Most recently, Barbecue Timer was updated on September 20, 2026 and FlameTamer on September 8, 2026.

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