Comparison

SteakFlip vs Steak Timer Cook Guide

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

Head to head
About

SteakFlip

Features
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SteakFlip helps you cook steak with confidence using simple, stage-based timers. Choose your steak cut, thickness, and doneness, and SteakFlip generates a timing profile for: • First Side • Second Side • Resting Key features: • Supported cuts: Ribeye, Sirloin, Filet Mignon, Strip, and T-Bone • Doneness levels from Extra Rare to Well Done with temperature ranges • Local timer alerts for flip, remove from heat, and ready-to-serve milestones • Up to 4 concurrent timers • Recents history to quickly repeat past cooks • Adjustable flip delay, take-off delay, and rest duration • Haptics support • Unit options: mm/in and C/F • Appearance options: Light, Dark, or System No account is required. Important: SteakFlip provides timing guidance only. Always confirm food safety and internal temperature with a thermometer when needed. SteakFlip Premium unlocks the full cooking experience: • Access to all steak cuts • Up to 4 concurrent cooking timers • Support ongoing independent development Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription with monthly and yearly plans. A 3-day free trial is available for eligible new subscribers. Subscription Terms Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://babcster.github.io/timerflip-site/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://babcster.github.io/timerflip-site/terms.html

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Steak Timer Cook Guide

Features
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Sear turns every home cook into a precision steakhouse chef. The gap between medium-rare and overcooked is 10 degrees - Sear closes that gap. PHOTO COOK LOGS (Pro) Photograph every cook with up to 3 photos per session. Rate each result with a grade badge. Build a visual record of your progress - see exactly what a 5-star ribeye looks like compared to your last attempt. AI STEAK ADVISOR (Pro) Powered by Grok. Ask anything: what went wrong, what to try next, how to fix your technique. Real answers from an AI that knows steak. Try a free question during onboarding. COOK CALCULATOR Input your cut, thickness, doneness, and cooking method. Sear generates a precise cook plan with pull temperatures, rest times, and method-specific guidance. No more guessing, no more cutting into your steak to check. CHEF'S NOTES Every cook plan comes with a method-specific tip from the kitchen - the exact advice that separates a great sear from a grey, steamed disappointment. DONENESS REFERENCE Color-coded cards for every doneness level: Rare through Well Done. Pull temps, final targets, and rest times at a glance. The Pull Temp Rule callout explains carryover cooking so you never overshoot again. GUIDED COOK WITH TIMERS Walk through your cook step by step. Start the timer when your steak hits the pan, get notified when to flip, when to pull, and when to serve. Rest timer sends a local notification when your steak is ready to cut. CUT REFERENCE Detailed profiles for ribeye, NY strip, filet mignon, flat iron, skirt steak, T-bone, and more. Thickness guides, flavor notes, and ideal cooking methods for each cut. METHOD GUIDES Cast iron, grill, reverse sear, sous vide, and broiler - each with a complete technique guide and the science behind why it works. COOK LOG Track every cook: cut, thickness, method, doneness, rating, notes, and photos. Add a grade badge to each session. Free tier holds 10 logs. Temperature units follow your preference everywhere. SOUS VIDE CALCULATOR (Pro) Precise time and temperature tables for sous vide cooking by cut and doneness. The most precise method, made simple. SEAR PRO - All 12 cuts unlocked - Reverse sear, sous vide, and broiler method guides - Sous vide calculator - Unlimited cook log with photo logging and grade badges - Cook stats and insights - AI Steak Advisor - Temperature in °F or °C - your choice Subscribe monthly for $4.99 or save with the yearly plan at $39.99. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SteakFlip4 screens
Steak Timer Cook Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

SteakFlip and Steak Timer Cook Guide are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. SteakFlip sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Steak Timer Cook Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SteakFlip versus Steak Timer Cook Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteakFlipSteak Timer Cook Guide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS1818
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperElvijs BabcuksKarol Jaworski

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SteakFlip

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$5.99
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  • Supporter Tip$9.99
3 purchases

Steak Timer Cook Guide

Subscriptions3
  • Sear Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Sear Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Sear Pro Yearly Promo1 Year trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SteakFlip free?
SteakFlip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steak Timer Cook Guide free?
Steak Timer Cook Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SteakFlip or Steak Timer Cook Guide have ads?
Neither SteakFlip nor Steak Timer Cook Guide shows ads.

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