PerfectCook vs BBQ Expert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PerfectCook
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Stop guessing. Start cooking with precision. Perfect Cook gives you exact cooking times and temperatures for every ingredient โ based on your cooking method and how you like it done. Whether you're grilling a steak to medium-rare, boiling eggs to soft, or steaming broccoli until just tender, Perfect Cook tells you exactly what to do and counts it down for you. โ PICK YOUR INGREDIENT Browse or search a curated library of ingredients across meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, grains, and pantry staples. Every ingredient is covered. โ CHOOSE YOUR METHOD & DONENESS Pan, grill, oven, air fryer, boiling, steam โ each method has its own timing. Pick how you like it cooked and get the exact time and heat level, every time. โ LET THE TIMER RUN A clean, focused timer counts down your cook. A notification alerts you the moment it's done. No more hovering over the stove. โ COOK EVERYTHING AT ONCE Cooking steak, rice, and vegetables together? Add up to 6 ingredients, each with its own method and doneness. Perfect Cook staggers the start times so everything lands on the plate perfectly done at the same moment. โ YOUR FAVOURITES Save the ingredients you cook most. One tap to get straight to your go-to cook. โ ENGLISH & SPANISH Full localisation in both languages, including ingredient names and cooking tips. ONE PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Perfect Cook is a one-time purchase. No monthly fees, no ads, no upsells. Pay once, cook perfectly forever.
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: โข Dynamic cooking time calculation based on cut, thickness, and target doneness โข Support for multiple meats and cuts, including beef, veal, lamb, pork, and chicken โข On-screen ruler with bank card calibration โข Guided timer with flip, finish, and rest steps โข AI Pit Coach recommendations โข Voice or sound alerts โข Local cooking history โข 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: PerfectCook at none against BBQ Expert's 2. BBQ Expert's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BBQ Expert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PerfectCook asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PerfectCook | BBQ Expert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xavier Canchal | JULIEN NICOLAS STEUNOU |
In-app purchases
PerfectCook
No in-app purchases
BBQ Expert
- Pitmaster Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pitmaster Yearly$24.991 Year
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