Set the range before the fire starts.
Choose the cut, weight and target, then see a projected smoke-time range.
Plan. Smoke. Journal.
Less guesswork. Better next cooks.
Plan the cook, track manual probe checks, and keep the notes worth repeating.
- Plan before the fire
- Smoke while it is live
- Journal what worked
- Manual probe readings
Plan. Smoke. Journal.
Every smoke has a rhythm.
Before the fire, you need a plan. During the cook, you need the live state. After the meal, you need the notes worth keeping.
The live cook gets the stage.
Latest probe, next check and Log Probe stay close while the cook is underway.
Keep the notes worth coming back to.
Save completed cooks with ratings, notes and details that help the next plan.
Smoke
When it is live, Smoke comes first.
Latest probe, next check, remaining estimate and Log Probe stay close when the cook is underway.Returning with an active cook takes you to Smoke, not back through setup.
Manual thermometer checks are the source of truth, so the logging path stays prominent.
Insight states help describe the pace without turning estimates into food-safety claims.
Live cook Latest probe. Next check. Log Probe.
The live cook gets priority because that is where the doubt usually turns up.
From plan to manual check.
Short product clips from the current launch UI: plan the cook, log manual checks, track the rest, and choose the units that match your recipes.Plan in motion
Cut, weight, smoker temp and target stay together before the cook starts.
Manual probe checks
A real thermometer reading goes in. The live cook updates around that manual check.
Rest stays visible
Ready-to-rest states and rest timers stay tied to the cook you are tracking.
Metric or Imperial
Set temperatures and weights in the units you actually cook with.
Plan
Know the likely window before the lid goes down.
Choose the cut, set weight and target, then see a projected smoke-time range and suggested first check.Cut, weight, smoker temperature, target, and beef doneness feed into an estimated range before the cook starts.
See when the first manual thermometer check is likely due, then let optional reminders nudge you during the cook.
It is a planning range, not a prophecy. Weather, meat shape, lid openings, and probe placement still get a vote.
Set the range Cut, weight, smoker temp, target, first check.
Useful timing help before the fire starts. Not fake certainty.
Journal
Not just history. A Journal for better next cooks.
Completed cooks become records with notes, ratings and details you can actually use next time.
Keep the lesson Notes, ratings, favourites, media references.
Good cooks become repeatable. Bad cooks become useful.
Notes worth coming back to
Capture what worked, what changed, and what you would absolutely do again.
Ratings and favourites
Mark the cooks that earned a repeat and build better reference points for future sessions.
Local media references
Attach photos and videos locally. Cross-device media sync is not a current shipped claim.
Native sharing
Share a simple cook summary through iOS when the result deserves witnesses.
Active smoke source
The same cook state, surfaced where iOS allows it.
Widgets summarize the active Smoke state saved by the app. They refresh under iOS rules, so treat them as quick checks rather than live tickers.
Keep the cook in your peripheral vision.
The cook keeps moving even when you step away. Widgets handle Home Screen checks, while Live Activities and Dynamic Island keep progress visible on supported iPhones.Live dashboard: status, progress, remaining estimate, next check, insight state, and temperature chart in one place.
Dynamic Island: compact views can show progress or active-smoke count, depending on device and system state.
Home Screen widgets: small and medium widgets keep smoke status visible when the phone is unlocked.
Check reminders: optional local notifications can nudge you before the next manual probe check. Prompts, not guaranteed alarms.
Manual readings
Glanceable surfaces still start with a real thermometer.
Live Activities and widgets keep the cook visible on supported devices, but the reading still comes from you and your thermometer.
Trust
Real thermometer. Honest estimates.
SmokeShow works from manual readings you take yourself. It helps with planning, timing, logging, and learning, but it does not certify food safety, replace a thermometer, or control your smoker.
No Bluetooth readings No smoker control No food-safety guarantee
Every feature earns its place.
Plan, Smoke, and Journal carry the story. The supporting features keep setup calmer, active cooks clearer, and completed cooks useful without pretending the phone is the thermometer.Plan before the fire
Pick the cut, weight, smoker temperature, and target to see a projected range before you commit the cook.
Know the first probe
SmokeShow suggests when to take the first manual reading, so checking the meat is planned, not panicked.
Weight without fiddling
Use precise decimal entry, coarse slider movement, and step controls whether the packaging says 2.65 kg or 5.8 lb.
Your units, your cook
Choose kilograms or pounds, Celsius or Fahrenheit, and keep the selected units primary while SmokeShow stores the cook consistently.
Low-and-slow ready
Plan smoker temperatures down to 107 C / 225 F for recipes that start below the older Woodfire-style 120 C floor.
UK roast beef mode
Topside, silverside, sirloin, rib, and rolled joints get a smoke-roast preset instead of being treated like brisket.
Smoke opens first
When active cooks exist, SmokeShow comes back to the live cook instead of making you hunt through setup.
Probe it properly
Log real thermometer readings and let SmokeShow update the estimate around what is actually happening.
Reminders, not sirens
Optional local nudges can arrive before the next manual check. iOS controls delivery, so they are prompts, not alarms.
Read the cook
Manual readings feed the estimate, chart, confidence, and on-track, fast, slow, stall, ready, or resting states.
Respect the wrap
For cuts that earn it, SmokeShow can suggest when wrapping may help. Bark judgement still belongs to the cook.
Rest, finish, save
Recommended rest windows and timers keep the post-smoke stage visible before the cook is saved to Journal.
More than one thing smoking
Track multiple active cooks with collapsible cards and a compact count when the smoker gets busy.
Home Screen smoke watch
Small and medium widgets keep progress, next check timing, and cook status visible without opening the app.
Lock Screen at a glance
Live Activities and Dynamic Island keep supported iPhones in the loop alongside Home Screen widgets.
Shortcuts for messy hands
Check an active smoke, log a manual Celsius probe reading, or open the right cook through SmokeShow actions in Apple Shortcuts.
Private by design
Cook content stays on your device. Optional diagnostics are controlled on first launch and can be changed later in Settings & About.
Journal that remembers
Save ratings, favourites, notes, media references, and native share summaries so the next cook starts smarter.
FAQ
Straight answers, no sauce on the truth.How does SmokeShow help during a cook?
SmokeShow is built around the lifecycle of a real smoke: Plan before the fire, Smoke while the cook is live, and Journal the notes worth keeping for next time.
Can I see an estimated cook time before starting?
Yes. The planner can show a projected smoke-time range and a suggested first manual check before you press Start. Treat it as a planning window, not a dinner reservation.
Can I start without an initial probe reading?
Yes. A first reading helps the estimate, but starting without one is intentional. Log the first manual probe check later when the cook is ready for it.
Can I use SmokeShow with Apple Shortcuts or Siri?
Yes. SmokeShow includes Shortcuts actions for checking an active cook, logging a manual Celsius probe reading, opening or planning a smoke, and confirmed rest or completion steps. App Shortcut phrases can also work with Siri once iOS has discovered them. Recognition depends on the device, language, indexing, and Siri state.
Can a Shortcut start a smoke without opening the app?
No. Planning actions can prefill the planner, but SmokeShow opens so you can review the weight, temperatures, doneness, and safety guidance before starting.
Does SmokeShow connect to Bluetooth thermometers?
No. SmokeShow is for cooks who trust a real thermometer. Take the reading yourself, then log it in the app.
Will SmokeShow remind me to check the meat?
Yes, if you allow notifications. SmokeShow can schedule local reminders before manual checks and rest completion. iOS controls delivery, so they are useful nudges, not guaranteed kitchen alarms.
Does SmokeShow work without Dynamic Island?
Yes. Live Activities use the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island where available, and Home Screen widgets give glanceable smoke status on supported devices, including iPhones without Dynamic Island.
Do widgets update in real time?
No. Widgets refresh under iOS rules from snapshots saved by the app. They are for quick checks, not a second-by-second live ticker.
Are widgets the same as Live Activities?
No. Widgets live on the Home Screen. Live Activities appear on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island where supported. SmokeShow supports both, but iOS treats them as different features.
Does the app tell me exactly when to wrap or rest?
No. SmokeShow gives cautious guidance like "consider wrapping" or a recommended rest range. Bark, tenderness, preference, and food safety still need your judgement and a real thermometer.
Does it support roast beef joints?
Yes. Beef roasting joint is built for UK-style smoke-roasted topside, silverside, sirloin, rib, and rolled joints, with Rare, Medium rare, Medium, and Medium well target options.
Is it only for Ninja Woodfire?
SmokeShow is designed around Woodfire-style home smoker planning, with smoker temperatures down to 107 C / 225 F and up to 210 C / 410 F. Custom settings are available, but this is not a universal pit controller.
Is SmokeShow officially affiliated with Ninja?
No. SmokeShow is independent. Ninja and Ninja Woodfire are trademarks of their respective owners.
Does it work in Metric and Imperial units?
Yes. Settings & About lets you choose kilograms or pounds for weight and Celsius or Fahrenheit for temperatures. SmokeShow keeps your selected units primary and shows cooking-useful conversions where helpful.
Can it track more than one smoke at a time?
Yes. You can run multiple active smokes, keep cards collapsed, and use supported widgets or Live Activities where available.
Is Journal cloud-synced?
Not in the current TestFlight build. Journal records are local-first. Do not rely on cross-device sync unless a future version explicitly adds and verifies it.
Can I save notes and photos?
Yes. Notes, ratings, favourites, and local photo/video references are supported. Cloud sync for media files is not shipped yet.
What does SmokeShow send through app analytics?
Anonymous app analytics are off by default. If enabled in a release build, SmokeShow uses fixed feature events rather than cook content. Names, notes, photos, emails, exact temperatures, and exact timings are excluded.
Can I turn crash reporting off?
Yes. Analytics and crash-reporting choices appear on first launch and can be changed later in Settings & About.
Does it guarantee food safety?
No. SmokeShow helps with planning and logging. Your thermometer and current official food-safety guidance get the final say before serving.
Ready to put it through a real cook?
The public TestFlight is live. Plan the smoke, log the manual checks, save the notes, then tell us where the smoke still needs sharpening.