Comparison

FlameTamer 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

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.

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

FlameTamer4 screens
GrillTime Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

FlameTamer and GrillTime Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. FlameTamer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and GrillTime Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlameTamer ships an update every 4 months, GrillTime Pro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FlameTamer versus GrillTime Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlameTamerGrillTime Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDidier SandFarruggia Creations LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FlameTamer

One-time10
  • Filet Mignon Steak$0.69
  • Tuna fish$0.69
  • Mahi Mahi$0.69
Show 7 more
  • 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
1 purchases

GrillTime Pro

One-time1
  • GrillTime Pro$3.99

Questions

Is FlameTamer free?
FlameTamer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrillTime Pro free?
GrillTime Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlameTamer or GrillTime Pro have ads?
Neither FlameTamer nor GrillTime Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlameTamer or GrillTime Pro?
FlameTamer ships an update every 4 months, and GrillTime Pro every 7 months. Most recently, FlameTamer was updated on October 30, 2026 and GrillTime Pro on November 5, 2026.

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