The Weber BBQ Timer vs CookSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Weber BBQ Timer
This app provides accurate, synced multi-timers for grilling, ensuring multiple food items are ready simultaneously. It offers automatic cook time calculations, custom timer options, and offline functionality for any outdoor cooking occasion.
- Synced multi-timers
- Automatic cook time calculation
- Custom and saved timers
- Offline mode
- Alert notifications
- Cook Plan feature
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The Weber BBQ timer is the most accurate BBQ timer available! Cook multiple items at once with synced multi-timers, allowing your food to be cooked to perfection and ready to serve at the same time. If you own a Weber BBQ, this app will be your new best friend! All timers have been specifically tested on Weber Model BBQs' for close to perfect accuracy. Whether the occasion is a backyard BBQ, a group event in the park or a camping trip, this handy BBQ timer takes all the guesswork out of BBQ cooking times. Simply follow the Cook Plan steps, tap the “Start Cooking” button and you’re away! *** Features *** // BBQ COOKING TIMES The Weber BBQ Timer App automatically calculates the perfect cook time for your food. You can use the suggested times or adjust to suit your taste, recipes or weather conditions. // OFFLINE MODE You can use the app offline, which is perfect for those park days or remote camping trips. Periodically re-sync the timers from the side menu to add new or updated timers. // ALERT NOTIFICATIONS The App will notify you when it is time to place food on the BBQ, start cooking, rotating and turning. When your food is ready to be removed from the BBQ an alert tone will sound. // CUSTOM AND SAVED TIMERS If you're a master of the BBQ and already know your cook times, or your food type isn’t listed in the options, you can set your own custom timers or save your favourite foods for future use. // SYNCED MULTI-TIMERS Cook multiple food items on your BBQ simultaneously with synced multi-timers. Each item's individual timer has customisation controls to adjust the timer to suit you. // COOK PLAN The “Cook Plan” is a collection of food items that you wish to cook on the BBQ at the same time. You can add different food types to the Cook Plan and the timers will be arranged so all the food items finish cooking at the same time. // BBQ MODELS TESTED Gas Baby Q Gas Weber Q Gas Family Q Charcoal Kettle Gas Genesis // GET IN TOUCH Visit the website to reach out or submit timer suggestions via the live chat. https://weberbbqtimer.com.au The Weber BBQ Timer App is your best friend on National / Public holidays, Camping trips, Beach days, Park days or any day outdoors! Download Now and Enjoy. Happy Barbecuing!
CookSync
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CookSync helps you perfectly time your meals. Set multiple cooking timers for different dishes—pasta, rice, eggs, meat & more—so everything finishes at the same time. Designed for modern home cooks who want precision, ease, and a stress-free kitchen experience. Key Features • Multi-timer synchronization: Plan and sync multiple dish timers to finish together. • Built-in presets: Quickly set timers for common foods like pasta, rice, vegetables, eggs, and meats. • Live Activities & Lock Screen widgets: Stay updated without unlocking your phone. • Push notifications: Never miss a timer alert. • Custom timer editing: Adjust times manually or save your own presets. • Intuitive design: Simple and elegant interface with dark mode support. • Background support: Timers run even when the app is closed. Why CookSync? Cooking multiple dishes at once is tricky—each has a different cook time, and syncing them is a hassle. CookSync handles that for you. Just choose your items, and it calculates when to start each so everything is ready at once. It’s like having a kitchen assistant who never forgets a timer. Built for home cooks CookSync is distraction-free: • No ads • No bloated features • Just clean, focused functionality Whether you’re cooking for one or preparing a holiday dinner, CookSync helps you feel more in control in the kitchen. Download CookSync today and start cooking smarter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CookSync at Free against The Weber BBQ Timer's $1.99. The Weber BBQ Timer's advantage is chart position (#116 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
CookSync is free to download; The Weber BBQ Timer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Weber BBQ Timer ships an update every 3 months, CookSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Weber BBQ Timer | CookSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #116 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zake Media Pty Ltd | Maksym Kiryanov |
In-app purchases
The Weber BBQ Timer
No in-app purchases
CookSync
No in-app purchases
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