Comparison

GrillTime Pro vs BBQ Timer

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

Head to head
About

GrillTime Pro

Features
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GrillTime Pro is the ultimate BBQ companion designed by a grill enthusiast—for grill enthusiasts. Tired of guessing when to flip or take off your food? GrillTime Pro helps you keep perfect track of every item on the grill, so you can socialize and enjoy your cookout without missing a beat. Features: Multiple timers for different foods—grill steaks, chicken, veggies, all at once! Custom names for each timer Set flip and total cook times for each item Loud audio alerts, haptic feedback, and support for custom sounds Large easy-to-read numbers for outdoor visibility Compact view for monitoring many timers at a glance AirPods announcements—hear which timer finished, hands-free Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a backyard pro, GrillTime Pro keeps your BBQ on track. Ready to take your grilling to the next level? Download now and never burn a steak again!

About

BBQ Timer

Features
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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

Screenshots

GrillTime Pro4 screens
BBQ Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BBQ Timer at none against GrillTime Pro's 1. GrillTime Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GrillTime Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BBQ Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GrillTime Pro ships an update weekly, BBQ Timer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GrillTime Pro versus BBQ Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrillTime ProBBQ Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarruggia Creations LLCLIMAKILO GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GrillTime Pro

One-time1
  • GrillTime Pro$3.99
None

BBQ Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GrillTime Pro free?
GrillTime Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BBQ Timer free?
BBQ Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GrillTime Pro or BBQ Timer have ads?
Neither GrillTime Pro nor BBQ Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GrillTime Pro or BBQ Timer?
GrillTime Pro ships an update weekly, and BBQ Timer every 9 months. Most recently, GrillTime Pro was updated on September 20, 2026 and BBQ Timer on September 15, 2026.

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