Comparison

GrillTime Pro vs BBQ Expert

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 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.

About

BBQ Expert

Features
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BBQ Expert helps you cook meat on the barbecue with more confidence and consistency. Choose the meat and cut, estimate thickness with the on-screen ruler, adjust BBQ heat, distance from the heat source, fuel type, and open or closed grill mode, then let the guided timer walk you through each step. BBQ Expert includes: • Dynamic cooking time calculation based on cut, thickness, and target doneness • Support for multiple meats and cuts, including beef, veal, lamb, pork, and chicken • On-screen ruler with bank card calibration • Guided timer with flip, finish, and rest steps • AI Pit Coach recommendations • Voice or sound alerts • Local cooking history • International units and multiple languages BBQ Expert is designed for everyday grilling as well as more ambitious cooks, with a clear and practical experience focused on better cooking decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bbq-expert.vercel.app/privacy?lang=en Support: https://bbq-expert.vercel.app/?lang=en

Screenshots

GrillTime Pro4 screens
BBQ Expert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BBQ Expert at every 2 weeks against GrillTime Pro's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. GrillTime Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BBQ Expert sells 2 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 every 7 months, BBQ Expert every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
GrillTime Pro versus BBQ Expert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrillTime ProBBQ Expert
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarruggia Creations LLCJULIEN NICOLAS STEUNOU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GrillTime Pro

One-time1
  • GrillTime Pro$3.99
2 purchases

BBQ Expert

Subscriptions2
  • Pitmaster Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pitmaster Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is GrillTime Pro free?
GrillTime Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BBQ Expert free?
BBQ Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GrillTime Pro or BBQ Expert have ads?
Neither GrillTime Pro nor BBQ Expert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GrillTime Pro or BBQ Expert?
GrillTime Pro ships an update every 7 months, and BBQ Expert every 2 weeks. Most recently, GrillTime Pro was updated on November 5, 2026 and BBQ Expert on November 5, 2026.

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