Comparison

GrillTime Pro vs GrillMaster

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

GrillMaster

This app creates a perfectly synchronized cooking schedule for all your grilled foods, ensuring everything is ready at the same time. It provides clear cues for when to add, flip, and remove items, making your cookouts stress-free and delicious.

Highlights
  • Synchronized timers for all foods
  • On-screen cooking cues
  • Haptic and Apple Watch alerts
  • Doneness pickers
  • Weather-smart timing adjustments
  • Custom preheat temperature
Features
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Nothing kills a cookout like cold burgers waiting on chicken that isn't done. GrillMaster times every food on your grill so it all comes off hot, safe, and ready at the same moment. Tell it what you're grilling. It builds the schedule. You just follow the cues. FREE FOREVER • Every food: burgers, hot dogs, chicken, steak, and steak tips • Perfectly staggered timers so it all finishes at the same moment • Clear on-screen cues: when to put each food on, when to flip, when to pull • Haptic taps so you feel the alerts even with the phone in your pocket • Alerts land on your Apple Watch too, so you can leave the phone by the grill • No ads. No account. No subscription. GRILLMASTER PRO: ONE PURCHASE, YOURS FOREVER • Voice cues that call out every step, so your hands never leave the tongs • Doneness pickers: rare to well done, timed to the minute • Thickness sliders for precision on thick cuts and smash burgers alike • Weather-smart timing: enter your ZIP and GrillMaster adjusts for cold, wind, and heat • Custom preheat temperature to match your actual grill, not a textbook one HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your foods and how many of each 2. GrillMaster builds one master timeline, staggering every start time 3. Follow the cues (put on, flip, pull) and everything lands together Built by a griller, for grillers. No fluff, no feeds, no login. Just a cookout that runs on time. Fire it up.

Screenshots

GrillTime Pro4 screens
GrillMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GrillMaster at every 5 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 · 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 and GrillMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GrillTime Pro ships an update every 7 months, GrillMaster every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GrillTime Pro versus GrillMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrillTime ProGrillMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarruggia Creations LLCSTEPHEN MARK SCHLESINGER

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GrillTime Pro

One-time1
  • GrillTime Pro$3.99
1 purchases

GrillMaster

One-time1
  • GrillMaster Pro$3.99

Questions

Is GrillTime Pro free?
GrillTime Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrillMaster free?
GrillMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GrillTime Pro or GrillMaster have ads?
Neither GrillTime Pro nor GrillMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GrillTime Pro or GrillMaster?
GrillTime Pro ships an update every 7 months, and GrillMaster every 5 weeks. Most recently, GrillTime Pro was updated on November 12, 2026 and GrillMaster on November 10, 2026.

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