Comparison

Time to Grill vs PondPal

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

Head to head
About

Time to Grill

Features
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Grillstream Time to Grill is the companion App for the Grillstream Smart Grill BBQ thermometer, bringing simplicity to outdoor cooking when using our integrated probe and Bluetooth technology on compatible Grillstream Barbecues. You’ll never have to worry about undercooking or overcooking by following the simple to use app interface. Select your meat type, then the desired cooking level (well-done, medium-well, medium, medium-rare, or rare). The Time to Grill app will optimise your cooking experience and notify you when the meat is cooked to perfection.

About

PondPal

Features
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PondPal is your all‑in‑one companion for a healthier, happier pond. Plan maintenance, record water tests, and monitor fish and plant care—all in one place. Get gentle reminders, clear insights, and simple tools that help you prevent problems before they start. What you can do: Keep water balanced: log tests, spot trends, and track improvements over time Stay organized: schedule cleanings, filter changes, and seasonal tasks with reminders Care for life: track fish, plants, feedings, treatments, and health notes See the big picture: view pond stats, history, and progress at a glance Shop smarter: discover supplies, upgrades, and essentials tailored to your setup Perfect for backyard ponds, koi enthusiasts, water gardens, and small aquascapes. Whether you’re just starting out or fine‑tuning a mature ecosystem, PondPal helps your water stay clear—and your aquatic life thrive.

Screenshots

Time to Grill4 screens
PondPal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PondPal at every 4 days against Time to Grill's every 10 months. Time to Grill's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

Time to Grill ships an update every 10 months, PondPal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Time to Grill versus PondPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime to GrillPondPal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNINGBO YIMI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO LTDMatt McReavy

In-app purchases

None

Time to Grill

No in-app purchases

None

PondPal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time to Grill free?
Time to Grill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PondPal free?
PondPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Time to Grill or PondPal have ads?
Neither Time to Grill nor PondPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time to Grill or PondPal?
Time to Grill ships an update every 10 months, and PondPal every 4 days. Most recently, Time to Grill was updated on October 8, 2026 and PondPal on September 28, 2026.

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