BBQ Expert vs Grillory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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
Grillory
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Grillory is the all-in-one BBQ & grilling companion that tells you exactly how long to cook and what internal temperature to hit - so every steak, burger, chicken breast and rack of ribs comes off the grill cooked the way you want. It is 100% offline, needs no account, and is ready the moment you open it. Stop guessing and stop overcooking. Whether you run a charcoal kettle, a gas grill, a pellet smoker or a simple pan, Grillory gives you trusted cook times per side and clear target internal temperatures, then runs the timers for you. No more dry chicken, no more raw centers, no more burnt edges - just consistent, repeatable results every single cookout, from a quick weeknight steak to a low-and-slow weekend brisket. WHY GRILLORY - Pick a cut, choose your doneness, set the thickness - get the cook time and target temp instantly. - Run multiple cook timers at once, so steaks, corn and ribs all finish on time. - Flip reminders and a dedicated rest timer mean nothing gets forgotten. - A searchable doneness and internal-temperature guide for meat, seafood and vegetables. MANY TIMERS, ONE COOKOUT - Start several timers together, each with its own label. - A flip reminder fires at the halfway mark for an even sear. - Add a rest timer so your steak relaxes and stays juicy before slicing. - Big, readable countdowns with alarm and haptic alerts for noisy backyards. - Add or trim a minute on the fly, pause, resume and reset any timer. DONENESS & TEMPERATURE GUIDE - Searchable reference for beef, pork, poultry, lamb, seafood and vegetables. - Doneness ladders from rare to well done with target internal temperatures. - Safe minimum temperatures for chicken, pork and ground meat. - Resting times and a practical tip for every cut. - Switch instantly between Celsius and Fahrenheit. YOUR COOK LOG - Save every cook with a photo, a star rating and notes so you can repeat your best. - Mark favorites and find them fast. - Sort by recent, rating or name. INSIGHTS THAT MOTIVATE - A consistency heatmap of your grilling days. - This week vs last, plus your busiest weekday and time of day. - Personal records: most cooked, top rated, best day and longest streak. - Around 40 achievements to unlock as you cook more. PRIVATE & OFFLINE - No account, no sign-up, no cloud. Everything stays on your device. - Works with no signal at all - perfect for the backyard, the park or the campsite. - Export and import your cook log as JSON whenever you like. PERFECT FOR - Weekend grillers and backyard BBQ hosts who want consistent results. - Beginners learning how long to grill chicken or what temperature steak is medium. - Smoker fans cooking brisket, pulled pork and ribs low and slow. - Anyone who wants a simple, private grill timer with meat cooking times built in. Fire it up, pick your cut, and let Grillory handle the timing and the temperatures. Food safety note: cooking times and temperatures are general guidance only. Always verify safe minimum internal temperatures with a food thermometer, especially for poultry, pork and ground meat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grillory at none against BBQ Expert's 2. Grillory also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). BBQ Expert's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. BBQ Expert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Grillory asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BBQ Expert | Grillory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JULIEN NICOLAS STEUNOU | Ferran Espuna |
In-app purchases
BBQ Expert
- Pitmaster Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pitmaster Yearly$24.991 Year
Grillory
No in-app purchases








