# Cinder Precision Grill > Smart grill companion app for precise temperature-controlled cooking and remote monitoring. (iPhone/iPad app by AUTONOM3 INC..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinder-precision-grill/id1126533066 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [AUTONOM3 INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126533065) - Category: Food & Drink, Health & Fitness - Price: Free - Rating: 3.33/5 from 54 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 43 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-01-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinder-precision-grill/id1126533066/reviews.md ## What is Cinder Precision Grill? The Cinder app lets you cook food the way you want it by cooking it to a specific temperature and notifying you when it is done. It is a companion to the Cinder Precision Grill. If you want to cook steak to medium rare, or salmon to melt-in-your-mouth, this is the way to do it. The app also serves as a reference guide for how to cook with Cinder. For basic cooking, the app is not needed. Cinder can be set to temperature manually with one turn of the dial. This is great for eggs and hashbrowns, or grilled cheese. KEY APP FEATURES: Guided cooking lets you cook to a specific result Operate your Cinder remotely (start, cancel, monitor) Receive notification when your food is done CINDER KNOWS WHEN MY FOOD IS DONE WITHOUT A TIMER? First, Cinder automatically measures your food and performs a thermodynamic calculation to estimate the cooking time. Next, Cinder monitors the cooking process and uses software to know exactly when your food has reached the proper temperature. Previously, a generic countdown timer is used and the food is checked repeatedly for confirmation. HOW DOES THE APP WORK The app connects wirelessly to your Cinder and can start cooking. It receives status back from Cinder and lets you know when your food is done. If you are out of range, the app will let you know when it’s time to reconnect and update the status. WHAT IS PRECISION COOKING? Top chefs have been cooking with precision temperature for years. One way to cook this way in the home is sous vide. Cinder cooks with similar results, but with less steps. We got rid of the water and plastic bags associated with sous vide, so you can put your food right on Cinder just like an electric grill. Next, precision cooking has been limited to lower temperatures because water or steam was used. Cinder lets you break through this barrier and bring precision cooking to the entire temperature spectrum. Cinder was designed to allow accurate cooking across a wide temperature range. It’s simple to cook your food to a specific temperature with Cinder. Place your food inside Cinder, directly on the cooking plates, and gently lower the lid. Open up the app and start your cook. You can be notified when your food is done, and Cinder will continue holding your food until you are ready to eat. That’s right, no hovering in the kitchen or anxiety about burning your food. Optionally, finish with a ripping sear right on Cinder. Food like steaks are typically seared. And it’s even easier to saute or brown with precise high temperatures: Turn on Cinder and turn the knob to the temperature you want. Once the temperature is reached, put your food on. Cook until done. ABOUT THE CINDER PRECISION GRILL You can read more about Cinder in publications like Wired, CNET, Tasting Table, PopSugar, or on the Today Show. Visit cindercooks.com to learn more. ## Key features - Cook to specific temperatures - Remote operation (start, cancel, monitor) - Doneness notifications - Guided cooking programs - Reference guide for precision cooking ## Recent user reviews (10 of 31) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinder-precision-grill/id1126533066/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Had me thinking my plates were damaged. *2023-10-09* No the app is crap and it can’t cook my food so now every time I use it I have to use it manually and guess when it’s done. Thank goodness for a thermometer. Gonna be looking at the Chefmaker next🤦🏾‍♂️ ### 1/5 — Firmware update made grill dangerous and won't connect anymore *2022-09-04, version 1.4.1* Terrible app that updated grill and now wound seat without unplugging. Also no longer can control grill, just says no food is in grill. Support does not actually answer phones and ignore email. ### 3/5 — Cinder App Review *2022-06-08* The app is extremely frustrating to use. It never works the first time and requires a lot of turning off and on, closing in and out, etc. in order to try and get it to work. Often takes me 10 mins just to get it going ### 1/5 — App issue *2022-05-17* Many complaints about the app since the update. Version is a year old and still not fixed. Not impressed at all. Recommend do not buy till they update. Unfortunately the app is part of this product they should work together. ### 1/5 — Latest app version (3.x) so bad that you can’t use Grill anymore *2022-02-27* I don’t know where to start… the short story is that the latest app version makes it impossible to use the grill. - if app is disconnected from phone you will have to wait 30-40 for the Grill to cool down enough for it to let you start over - time until done calculations are so off that you can add 30-60 min before the meat is actually finished I could go on and on; I second all other reviews here since app update to 3.x… EVERYTHING is wrong now… so sad… ### 3/5 — Love the grill but not the app. *2022-02-02* Love the grill but not the app. Once I have used the app it keeps the colder plate settings and won’t let me change it to a different setting. ### 1/5 — App stops working *2022-01-07* The app stopped syncing with my grill a few weeks after getting it. I’ve reached out to Cinder several times with no solution. ### 1/5 — Fix the App *2021-12-09, version 3.0.8* The app no longer has any prediction about weight and size to determine cook length. Fix your app NOW ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work half the time *2021-10-28* Seems like the app is full of bugs. Doesn’t always sync up well with the grill, which is annoying when you’re trying to cook. The grill itself has also been unreliable, but I’m still trying to work that part out with support. The whole experience has been a bit frustrating and disappointing so far :/ ### 2/5 — This app USED to work great. *2021-07-03* With the latest 2 updates, this app is utterly useless. Read all the other 1 & 2 star reviews from 2021. You will see all that’s wrong with this app. The developers are not listening to their customers. We...are...unhappy. I want back the app that I used when I first got my grill, in late 2020. It worked perfectly. You know the old saying...”If ain’t broke, don’t fix it?” Developers should have not messed with something that was working great. Please, revert the app back to one of the earlier versions. ## Frequently asked questions about Cinder Precision Grill ### What does the Cinder app do? The Cinder app allows you to control your Cinder Precision Grill remotely. You can start, cancel, and monitor your cooking process, ensuring your food is cooked to a specific temperature and notifying you when it's done. ### How does Cinder know when food is done without a timer? Cinder automatically measures your food and performs a thermodynamic calculation to estimate cooking time. It then monitors the cooking process using software to determine exactly when the food has reached the proper temperature, unlike traditional timers. ### Is the Cinder app free to use? Yes, the Cinder app is free to download and use. It functions as a companion to the Cinder Precision Grill, providing enhanced control and features for your cooking experience. ### What is precision cooking? Precision cooking involves cooking food to exact temperatures for consistent and perfect results, similar to techniques used by top chefs. Cinder achieves this without the water and plastic bags of sous vide, allowing for a wider temperature range and direct cooking on the grill plates. ### Can I use the app without the Cinder grill? The app is designed as a companion to the Cinder Precision Grill and requires the grill to function. While the grill can be operated manually for basic cooking, the app unlocks advanced features like remote control and guided cooking. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1.15 — 2023-03-15 - Removed log in - Access recipes through web browser ### 3.0.8 — 2021-05-06 - Changes to permission workflow to comply with Google policies - Fixed mislabeled section in settings screen - Added version number to settings screen - Fixed time estimates - Added tooltips - Made the grill connection process more robust ### 3.0.6 — 2021-04-15 - Fixed mislabeled section in settings screen - Added version number to settings screen - Removed ballpark time estimate on cook screen to reduce user confusion - Made the grill connection process more robust ### 3.0.5 — 2021-04-06 Fixed a cook timer bug. ### 3.0.4 — 2021-03-30 - Instructions and FAQ revamp - Recipe browser --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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