Comparison

FlameTamer vs SteakFlip

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

SteakFlip

Features
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SteakFlip helps you cook steak with confidence using simple, stage-based timers. Choose your steak cut, thickness, and doneness, and SteakFlip generates a timing profile for: • First Side • Second Side • Resting Key features: • Supported cuts: Ribeye, Sirloin, Filet Mignon, Strip, and T-Bone • Doneness levels from Extra Rare to Well Done with temperature ranges • Local timer alerts for flip, remove from heat, and ready-to-serve milestones • Up to 4 concurrent timers • Recents history to quickly repeat past cooks • Adjustable flip delay, take-off delay, and rest duration • Haptics support • Unit options: mm/in and C/F • Appearance options: Light, Dark, or System No account is required. Important: SteakFlip provides timing guidance only. Always confirm food safety and internal temperature with a thermometer when needed. SteakFlip Premium unlocks the full cooking experience: • Access to all steak cuts • Up to 4 concurrent cooking timers • Support ongoing independent development Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription with monthly and yearly plans. A 3-day free trial is available for eligible new subscribers. Subscription Terms Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://babcster.github.io/timerflip-site/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://babcster.github.io/timerflip-site/terms.html

Screenshots

FlameTamer4 screens
SteakFlip4 screens

Verdict

The call

FlameTamer and SteakFlip are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 11 one-off in-app purchases and SteakFlip sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FlameTamer versus SteakFlip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlameTamerSteakFlip
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDidier SandElvijs Babcuks

In-app purchases

11 purchases

FlameTamer

One-time11
  • Filet Mignon Steak$0.69
  • Salmon$0.69
  • Tuna fish$0.69
Show 8 more
  • 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
6 purchases

SteakFlip

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$5.99
Show 1 more
  • Supporter Tip$9.99

Questions

Is FlameTamer free?
FlameTamer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SteakFlip free?
SteakFlip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlameTamer or SteakFlip have ads?
Neither FlameTamer nor SteakFlip shows ads.

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