Comparison

Barbecue Timer vs GrillTime Pro

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

GrillTime Pro

Features
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GrillTime Pro is the BBQ companion built by a grill enthusiast, for grill enthusiasts. Tired of guessing when to flip or when the meat is done? GrillTime Pro keeps track of everything on the grill, so you can relax with your guests and never miss a flip. NEW IN 2.0 APPLE WATCH APP See every timer on your wrist. Start, flip, and reset without touching your phone. A tap on the wrist tells you when it's time to flip. COMBUSTION PROBE SUPPORT Connect your Combustion wireless thermometer. Watch the core temperature live on the timer card, set a target, and get a heads-up when it's time to pull the meat off. (Probe sold separately.) TOTAL TIME Set a total cook time on any timer and get one alert when the whole cook is done, on top of your flip reminders. EVERYTHING ELSE YOU LOVE • Multiple timers for different foods. Steaks, chicken, veggies, all at once. • Custom names for each timer. • Flip reminders with one-tap presets. • A clear countdown ring shows time to the next flip at a glance. • Loud alerts, haptic feedback, and custom sounds. • Voice announcements. Hear which timer finished, hands-free, in your AirPods or speakers. • Large, easy-to-read numbers for outdoor visibility. • Compact view for watching many timers at once. • Fresh new look with a glowing-coals background. FREE AND PREMIUM Free: two timers with full flip alerts. Premium (one-time purchase, no subscription): Apple Watch app, probe support, up to 10 timers, premium alert sounds, and custom sounds. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a backyard pro, GrillTime Pro keeps your BBQ on track. Download now and never burn a steak again.

Screenshots

Barbecue Timer4 screens
GrillTime Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GrillTime Pro at Free against Barbecue Timer's $0.99. Barbecue Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

GrillTime Pro is free to download; Barbecue Timer costs $0.99 up front. GrillTime Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barbecue Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barbecue Timer ships an update every 3 months, GrillTime Pro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Barbecue Timer versus GrillTime Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarbecue TimerGrillTime Pro
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan JudelsonFarruggia Creations LLC

In-app purchases

None

Barbecue Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GrillTime Pro

One-time1
  • GrillTime Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Barbecue Timer free?
Barbecue Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrillTime Pro free?
GrillTime Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barbecue Timer or GrillTime Pro have ads?
Neither Barbecue Timer nor GrillTime Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barbecue Timer or GrillTime Pro?
Barbecue Timer ships an update every 3 months, and GrillTime Pro every 7 months. Most recently, Barbecue Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and GrillTime Pro on November 5, 2026.

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