FlameTamer vs BBQ Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simultaneous food timing
- Stress-free grilling
- Perfectly cooked food
- Guest entertainment focus
- Smart timer functionality
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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.
BBQ Timer
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BBQ Timer – Grill Perfectly, Every Time Tired of overcooked meat or guessing when to flip? BBQ Timer makes grilling simple. Select your meat type and thickness, and get precise flip and finish notifications. No stress. No guesswork. Just great BBQ. Why You’ll Love It Smart Timers Preset grill times for beef, chicken, pork, sausage, fish, and more. BBQ Timer calculates exact flip and finish alerts for each. Customizable Settings Like steak rare or sausage extra crispy? Adjust times per meat type and thickness to match your style. Multiple Timers Track several meats at once – each with its own countdown and alerts. Clear Notifications Know exactly when to flip or remove food, even if your phone is locked or the app’s in the background. Outdoor-Friendly Design Bold, easy-to-read interface built for sunny backyards and smoky BBQ pits. Grill better every time – download BBQ Timer now and take the guesswork out of BBQ
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BBQ Timer at none against FlameTamer's 11. BBQ Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). FlameTamer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. FlameTamer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. BBQ Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlameTamer ships an update every 4 months, BBQ Timer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlameTamer | BBQ Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Didier Sand | LIMAKILO GmbH |
In-app purchases
FlameTamer
- 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
BBQ Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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