Comparison

Steak Master vs Swift Steak

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

Head to head
About

Steak Master

This app guides you through the process of cooking perfect steaks every time. It helps you determine the ideal cooking time and temperature based on steak thickness and desired doneness, whether you're using just a frying pan or a combination of pan and oven.

Highlights
  • Steak doneness selection
  • Steak thickness measurement
  • Frying pan or pan/oven cooking options
  • Step-by-step cooking instructions
  • Timers for searing and cooking
  • Resting time calculation
Features
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Steak Master – for the Perfect Steak ******* - Number 1 in the App Store Top 10 "Food & Drink" in Germany (2014, 2015, 2016) – Recommended by famous german newspapers including 'Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung', 'NZZ' or 'Lecker' (2014) - Tested and recommended by german TV Shows like 'SAT.1-Frühstücksfernsehen' or RTL2 'Schau dich schlau' ******* Steak Master - Your steak companion Preparing the perfect steak sure isn’t easy and needs a lot of experience, which not all of you have. The effects could be serious – you want the steak medium but it’s still dripping blood. Or your anticipated rare steak is overdone and tough as leather. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. The Steak Master is easy to use and will help you cook your steaks just as you like them every time. The perfect preparation of steaks with the Steak Master is simple: 1. First, you determine the type of temperature scale on your oven’s temperature control knob by tapping on the configuration button. That is important, because the Steak Master needs this information in order to give you the correct oven temperature later on. You only have to do this once per oven. 2. Decide if you want to use just a frying pan or both frying pan and oven (the professional way). Using only the frying pan is much quicker than the use of frying pan and oven. The meat never leaves the pan until it’s done, whereas the slightly longer expert’s way requires both frying pan and oven, but results in perfectly juicy steaks. 3. Most important: The thickness of the steak and how you would like to have your steak . The Steak Master helps you to define both. Just tap on the pictures or the controller under the pictures and select how well done you would like to have your steak. Then tap on „Thickness of steak“, hold the steak sideways next to your iPhone/iPod and measure its thickness with your index finger. 4. Here we go! The Steak Master guides you step by step through the menu, tells you what you need and shows you what to do in chronological order. For example how much you have to heat up the butter/oil in your frying pan. 5. When your butter/oil is slightly bubbling it’s time to sear the steak. The Steak Master counts down the time before you have to turn over the steak. 6. After searing your meat you just follow the instructions the Steak Master is giving you. Did you choose the cooking with the frying pan, reduce the heat to the temperature the Steak Master states on the display and simply finish the cooking in the pan. How long you have to cook and how often you have to turn the meat – the Steak Master-App has got the answer! A small treat are the Steak-Spy and the Steak-O-Meter: they show you the condition and the progress of the steak during the cooking phase until it‘s finished. Then take the meat out of the pan, wrap it up with tin foil and let it rest. How long? The Steak Master tells you automatically. 7. If you decided to use a frying pan and the oven it’s the same method, only that you have to follow the additional instructions of the Steak-Master-App for the use of the oven. Either way you choose – the result is a perfectly cooked steak and a great meal. Enjoy! Highlights - The Steak-Master calculates from the thickness of the steak and the chosen steak result (e.g. rare or medium) exactly to the second the time the steak needs to cook. - The formula is based on hundreds of tests by experienced steak experts. - Fool-proof preparation: simply determine thickness of the steak, the way you would like to have the steak done and follow the illustrated instructions of the App step by step. - The Steak Spy shows you the inside of the steak during the cooking progress.

About

Swift Steak

Features
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Master the Art of the Perfect Steak Stop guessing and start searing. Swift Steak is the ultimate companion for home cooks and grill masters who demand perfection. Whether you prefer a quick pan sear, a smoky BBQ grill, a reverse sear in the oven, or the convenience of an Air Fryer, Swift Steak calculates the exact cooking time tailored to your specific cut. Why Swift Steak? Precision Timing: Simply select your cooking method, desired doneness (from Rare to Well Done), and steak thickness. We handle the math to insure you hit that perfect internal temperature. Multi-Method Support: Optimized algorithms for: - Pan Seared: Perfect for cast iron skillets. - BBQ / Grill: Master the flame. - Air Fryer: Modern convenience, delicious results. - Oven: Great for thicker cuts. Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Track your timer in real-time right from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. Never miss a flip or a finish line while you prep your sides. Apple Watch Companion: Keep your hands free and your eyes on the grill. Check your timer progress directly from your wrist. Chef's Advice: Get expert tips for each method—from preheating instructions to resting times—guaranteeing juicy, flavorful results every time. Features: Automatic "Flip" notifications to ensure even cooking. Visual doneness guides with temperature references (°F / °C). Simple, beautiful Native iOS design. Dark mode support. Download Swift Steak today and turn every meal into a masterpiece.

Screenshots

Steak Master4 screens
Swift Steak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Swift Steak at weekly against Steak Master's every 13 months. Steak Master's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steak Master ships an update every 13 months, Swift Steak weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Steak Master versus Swift Steak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteak MasterSwift Steak
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMirko MüllerSebastian Buczylko

In-app purchases

None

Steak Master

No in-app purchases

None

Swift Steak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steak Master free?
Steak Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swift Steak free?
Swift Steak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steak Master or Swift Steak have ads?
Neither Steak Master nor Swift Steak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steak Master or Swift Steak?
Steak Master ships an update every 13 months, and Swift Steak weekly. Most recently, Steak Master was updated on October 20, 2026 and Swift Steak on October 15, 2026.

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