BBQ Timer vs BBQ Expert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BBQ Timer
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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
BBQ Expert
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BBQ Timer at none against BBQ Expert's 2. BBQ Expert's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks 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
Both are free to download. BBQ Expert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BBQ Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
BBQ Timer ships an update every 9 months, BBQ Expert every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBQ Timer | BBQ Expert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LIMAKILO GmbH | JULIEN NICOLAS STEUNOU |
In-app purchases
BBQ Timer
No in-app purchases
BBQ Expert
- Pitmaster Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pitmaster Yearly$24.991 Year
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