Comparison

GrillTime Pro vs Cook Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 enthusiastβ€”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 foodsβ€”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 announcementsβ€”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

Cook Timer

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You set the timer. Put the phone down. Came back to overcooked pasta. One alarm isn't enough when you're cooking three things at once. Cook Timer runs multiple named timers side-by-side β€” pasta, chicken, veggies β€” all on one screen. Nothing gets forgotten because each timer tells you exactly what it's counting down for. [What Changes When You Use Cook Timer] β€’ Multiple dishes in progress β€” nothing overcooked, nothing burnt β€’ Each timer is labeled with the dish name β€” no more "which timer is that?" β€’ Large countdown display readable from across the kitchen [Timers That Actually Go Off] - Triple alert: vibration + sound + screen flash - Works in silent mode β€” vibration and flash still fire - Background and lock screen compatible β€” keep cooking, we've got the timing People say things like: "Finally a timer that actually rings. Every time." "I'm doing laundry while pasta's going β€” no missed timer once." "The labeled timers saved dinner. I had 4 things going and nothing got overcooked." "I've had timers not ring when my phone was locked or on silent." β€” Cook Timer uses system notifications with triple-redundancy (vibration + flash + sound). Even with the screen off, even in silent mode, you'll know when your dish is done. "My last timer app broke after an update β€” right in the middle of dinner." β€” Core timer functionality is the one thing that cannot break. Cook Timer's alerts and countdown logic don't change with updates. "I opened my usual app and got a full-screen ad before I could even set the timer." β€” Cook Timer doesn't interrupt you at the moment you need it most. Open the app β€” the timer screen is already there. "Is it free?" β€” Up to 5 simultaneous timers and built-in presets are free. Premium unlocks unlimited timers and the full preset library ($0.99/month). Premium Subscription: Upgrade to Premium for unlimited timers and full preset access. - Monthly plan: $0.99/month - Payment charged to Apple ID account at purchase confirmation - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 24 hours before period end - Manage subscriptions in Apple ID Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://cook-timer-prod.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://cook-timer-prod.web.app/terms.html Cook confidently. Everything lands on the table on time. [From the Kitchen Series β€” Related Apps] - FridgeCook AI (AI Recipe Generator): Use what's in your fridge, then time it perfectly with Cook Timer - FastWise (Fasting Timer): Manage your eating window and cook your best meal when it opens Search each app name on the App Store. You might also like - FridgeCook AI - Recipe Finder: 3-Second Recipe. No Thinking. - SweetLog - Cafe Sweets Diary: AI Writes Your Cafe Instagram. Search for these apps by name on the App Store.

Screenshots

GrillTime Pro4 screens
Cook Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GrillTime Pro at none against Cook Timer's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. GrillTime Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cook Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GrillTime Pro ships an update weekly, Cook Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
GrillTime Pro versus Cook Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrillTime ProCook Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarruggia Creations LLCTomohito Kii

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GrillTime Pro

One-time1
  • GrillTime Pro$3.99
3 purchases

Cook Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Cook Timer$2.991 Month
  • Annual - Cook Timer$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is GrillTime Pro free?
GrillTime Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cook Timer free?
Cook Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GrillTime Pro or Cook Timer have ads?
Cook Timer shows ads; GrillTime Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, GrillTime Pro or Cook Timer?
GrillTime Pro ships an update weekly, and Cook Timer every 6 days. Most recently, GrillTime Pro was updated on September 20, 2026 and Cook Timer on September 13, 2026.

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