# Char-Griller — Char-Griller® Grills

> Smart grill control app for temperature, food monitoring, and cooking timers. (iPhone/iPad app by PREMIER SPECIALTY BRANDS, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/char-griller/id1551650169 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PREMIER SPECIALTY BRANDS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281287625)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.23/5 from 128 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-02-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/char-griller/id1551650169/reviews.md

## What is Char?

New from Char-Griller: the Charcoal Grill Perfected. Smoke, Grill , Sear and more wirelessly using the Char-Griller App on your smart device. Local Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity help you do it all with the push of a button or the tap of a screen. This all new app allows you the ultimate control over your cook. Adjust the grill temperature, monitor the internal temperature of your food, and more with the Char-Griller app.
 
FEATURES
 
* Control and adjust the temperature of your Gravity and AKORN Auto Kamado grill
* Monitor the internal temperature of your food from your device
* Keep track of your cook with timer
* Integrated graph shows grill and probe temperatures over time
* Control multiple Char-Griller grills with a single mobile device

## Key features

- Wireless grill temperature control
- Monitor food's internal temperature
- Integrated cooking timer
- Temperature graph visualization
- Control multiple grills

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/char-griller/id1551650169/reviews.md

### 5/5 — App works fine

*2024-09-10*

Whatever issues the app previously had seem to be resolved, works as expected. Akron grill.

### 3/5 — It works ok , good enough for me

*2024-08-29*

I'm not a grilling pro and that being said this app works just fine for me. The bluetooth connection is ok if nearby, wifi just depends on your own setup. Wi-fi works around my house but I will say Bluetooth and Wi-fi both loose connection at times though it's not a big deal as it usually reconnects. 
This app gets my through the cool time 😁

### 1/5 — App developer should be publicly ostracized

*2024-06-15*

I don’t write many reviews, but this app is a clear example of a developer who either doesn’t care about it’s customers (the end user), or has such a strong feeling against the company it developed for (Char-griller) that it willfully wants a bad app.

What is the purpose of a phone app for a smoker?  So that you can monitor the status of the smoke when NOT next to the grill.  Read all of the other reviews - unable to utilize both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.  Bluetooth drops when more than 5 feet away.  Wi-Fi networks can be seen, but not connected to (when in Bluetooth mode).  When disabling Bluetooth, Wi-Fi networks are no longer visible.

Next smoker I’ll go back to a stick burner.  At least my wireless thermometer app connects.

### 1/5 — Perhaps the worst app I’ve ever encountered

*2023-09-11*

- Connection drops constantly, even when I’m literally standing right next to the grill.

- the graphs for your cook will only update when you’re in range, when you’ve been out of range for a while (which happens frequently), rather than backfill the data that wasn’t recorded, this creates a step-function that’s not very useful or worth keeping.

- needs some kind of cloud connectivity so I can access temperatures when out of the house.

- wifi handoff is definitely non-functional. Only use Bluetooth, and even that doesn’t work 

- probably a hardware issue, but wifi can’t connect to networks that don’t explicitly separate 5 and 2.4 GHz bands, which is actually a significant number of modern home wifi networks.

All of this adds up to an app that is virtually unusable, which is a shame because the auto-Akorn could be an absolutely incredible product, but with the app as non-functional as it is currently, I cannot recommend it as a product to anyone I know.

Char Griller, I have some experience with programming, algorithms, data engineering, etc., if you’re interested please reach out and I will literally consider working for you to fix this app.

### 1/5 — Great… when it works

*2023-05-02*

The app works quite well when I’m Bluetooth range. As soon as I leave Bluetooth range it’s a wild guess as to how long the Wi-Fi connection will hold. Seems like when the phone screen turns off, so does the Wi-Fi. Quite frustrating to have to constantly reestablish the connection. Other than that, it’s great…

### 1/5 — Needs a Complete Overhaul

*2023-02-26*

This app used to be somewhat usable but now it barely functions. The wifi drops as soon as you close the app which really takes away from the entire experience of using the grill. I'm begging you to please fix this as this was a very expensive grill and there is no reason the app should be this bad.

### 1/5 — Not Reliable

*2023-01-08, version 2.0.5*

Same problems as everyone else. It says Bluetooth and WiFi is connected but when you move more than 15/20 ft away, it drops connection. Had to go to the store during a cook and it wouldn’t connect. App has potential, I like the layout and features but it’s useless if you can’t connect to it.

### 1/5 — Poorly executed

*2022-12-11, version 2.0.5*

Extremely poor executed app.   Doesn’t hold Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection.    Have to go within 10-15 feet to reconnect Bluetooth.   Then loses connection again when you step away.   App is useless.  You can’t trust what it says, because you don’t know if it’s lost connection unless you go to the settings page.

Frustrating that Chargriller doesn’t seem to have done much to fix it.  I wouldn’t be surprised if they haven’t tried.

### 1/5 — Wifi won’t stay connected

*2022-12-08, version 2.0.5*

This app is garbage. Wifi disconnects within five min no matter how good the signal or router used. 

I’m using this app with a Char-Griller Auto-Kamado.

### 2/5 — This app does not deliver

*2022-10-30, version 2.0.5*

This app could be sooo much more. It does not deliver. First of the timer function does work at all, literally the timer button does nothing when pressed. 

The wifi works great one session, completely unable to connect the next session. Bluetooth works well enough of you are close to the grill. 

Fix this app!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Char

### What does the Char-Griller app do?

The Char-Griller app allows you to wirelessly control and monitor your compatible Char-Griller smart grills. You can adjust the grill temperature, monitor the internal temperature of your food, and use integrated timers and graphs to track your cooking progress.

### What are the key features of the Char-Griller app?

Key features include the ability to control and adjust the temperature of your Gravity and AKORN Auto Kamado grill, monitor your food's internal temperature, keep track of your cook with a timer, view integrated graphs of grill and probe temperatures over time, and control multiple Char-Griller grills from a single device.

### Is the Char-Griller app free to use?

Yes, the Char-Griller app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What grills are compatible with the Char-Griller app?

The app is designed to work with Char-Griller's Gravity and AKORN Auto Kamado grills. It utilizes local Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity to communicate with these smart grill models.

### How can I use the Char-Griller app to improve my grilling?

The app provides precise temperature control and real-time monitoring of both the grill and your food. This allows for more consistent cooking results, whether you are smoking, grilling, or searing, and helps prevent over or undercooking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2022-08-24

Bug Fixes
Wifi / Bluetooth stability fixes
Text Scaling fixes

### 2.0.1 — 2022-06-16

Bug Fixes

### 2.0.0 — 2022-05-21

All New User Interface
Support for the Char-Griller AKORN Auto Kamado
Support for the Char-Griller Gravity 980
Improved Session Graphing
Bug Fixes

### 1.0.3 — 2021-05-29

UI implements and bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2021-02-05

- The App name has been changed to Char-Griller.
- The app is available in iOS 11 or greater.

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