Comparison

Egg Time vs Egg & Beef Timer

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

Head to head
About

Egg Time

Features
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Egg Time โ€“ Perfect Boiled Eggs Made Easy Egg Time is the ultimate app for cooking perfect eggs, whether you love soft boiled, medium, or hard boiled. This smart boiled egg timer adjusts cooking time based on egg size, starting temperature, altitude, and desired doneness to give you consistent, reliable results every time. Why choose Egg Time? - Precise Cooking Time for Every Egg Select your egg size (small to extra-large), starting temperature (room or fridge), and doneness level. Egg Time calculates the exact boiling time needed. - Altitude-Aware Egg Time Automatically adjusts for your altitude using GPS to ensure accurate egg boiling times, even in high-altitude areas. - Supports Imperial and Metric Units Choose between Celsius or Fahrenheit, grams or ounces, meters or feet. Perfect for users worldwide. - Soft, Medium, or Hard Boiled Eggs โ€“ Your Way Customize your perfect soft boiled egg or hard boiled egg with scientifically accurate timing. - Live Timer and Notifications Includes a real-time countdown, lock screen Live Activity, and push notifications when your egg is done. - Egg History and Quick Repeat Save your favorite egg styles and repeat them with one tap. Great for meal prep or consistent breakfasts. - Tips and Tricks for Better Eggs Learn how to peel eggs easily, test egg freshness, and more with helpful built-in tips. Whether you're looking for a soft boiled egg timer, a hard boiled egg app, or simply the best way to boil an egg, Egg Time gives you everything you need for perfect eggs, every time. DISCLAIMER: A monthly, 6-months or 1 Year purchase will be applied to your iTunes account at the end of the 3-day free trial upon confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime in your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. EULA:ย  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Egg & Beef Timer

Features
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Egg & Steak Timer: Perfect Cook โ€“ The only science-based kitchen assistant that calculates precision egg boiling with altitude adjustment AND simulates thermodynamic steak cooking. Get perfect results every single time. WHY CHOOSE PERFECT COOK? Whether boiling eggs or searing steaks, precision is everything. Our advanced algorithms use thermodynamic simulation (Charles Williams heat diffusion for eggs, and cut-specific thermal diffusivity for steaks) alongside your iPhone's GPS & Barometer sensing to calculate the exact second your food is ready. KEY FEATURES Smart Altitude Adjustment: Automatic GPS & Barometer detection for precision egg boiling. Chef-Grade Beef Cooker: Cook Ribeye, New York Strip, and Filet Mignon to culinary perfection. Thermodynamic Steak Simulator: Dynamically adjusts for thickness, starting temperature (Fridge vs. Room Temp), cooking method (Skillet vs. Grill), and desired doneness. Stage-by-Stage Timer: Guided sear-and-flip alerts (sound & vibrations) so you know exactly when to turn the steak and when to rest it. Precision Egg Timer: Supports Chicken (S-Jumbo), Quail, and Duck eggs with Boiling or Cold Water starts. Consistency Control: Choose from Soft (runny), Medium (jammy), or Hard (fully cooked) for eggs; and Rare to Well Done for steaks. Global Standards: Accurate egg weight calculations for EU, US, UK, AUS, and JPN standards. PREMIUM ADVANTAGE (Lifetime Access) Unlock everything with a one-time purchase. No hidden fees, no subscriptions. Premium Steak Cuts: Unlock New York Strip and Filet Mignon. Professional Quail & Duck egg timers. High-precision Barometer & GPS sensing. 100% Ad-free experience. Dark Mode theme. BEAUTIFUL & MINIMALIST Designed with a clean, eggshell-inspired interface that supports both Light and Dark modes. Focus on your cooking, not a cluttered app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Egg Time4 screens
Egg & Beef Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Egg Time and Egg & Beef Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Egg Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Egg & Beef Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Egg Time versus Egg & Beef Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEgg TimeEgg & Beef Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel ThurnerUngo Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Egg Time

Subscriptions3
  • Egg Time Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Egg Time Pro3 Days trial$4.996 Months
  • Egg Time Pro3 Days trial$8.991 Year
2 purchases

Egg & Beef Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Egg Timer Weekly$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Egg Timer Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Egg Time free?
Egg Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Egg & Beef Timer free?
Egg & Beef Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Egg Time or Egg & Beef Timer have ads?
Neither Egg Time nor Egg & Beef Timer shows ads.

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