# MES vs TempPro BBQ

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MES at 100% against TempPro BBQ's 54%. MES also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 10.0). TempPro BBQ's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TempPro BBQ has 25K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MES's written reviews are positive against 54% of TempPro BBQ's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MES | TempPro BBQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mes/id1016056014/reviews)** | [4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temppro-bbq/id1490517668/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Les Equipements d Erabliere CDL inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282400673) | [iTronics Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482729699) |

## What reviewers say

### MES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mes/id1016056014)

This utility app assists maple syrup producers and enthusiasts with on-the-go calculations. It covers sap collection data, syrup yield, RO rejection, membrane efficiency, concentrate brix, boiling point, and density. The app supports both 66.0 and 66.9 brix syrup and allows users to save preferences.

**Highlights:** Sap collection data emailing, Syrup yield calculation (Jones Rule of 86), RO rejection rate calculation, Membrane efficiency calculation, Concentrate brix calculation, Syrup boiling point calculation, Syrup density calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TempPro BBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temppro-bbq/id1490517668)

Remotely monitor the time and temperature of food cooking on your grill, smoker, or BBQ using a programmable Bluetooth food thermometer. This app allows you to keep track of your cooking progress directly from your mobile phone.

**Highlights:** Remote temperature monitoring, Bluetooth connectivity, Programmable thermometer, Food cooking tracking, Grill, smoker, and BBQ compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate temperature readings
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 👍 Helpful for smoking/grilling
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent time remaining estimates
- 🐛 Disconnects when app is in background
- 🐛 Alarms can be too loud and persistent
- 🐛 Limited temperature range customization
- 🐛 Graphs don't retain full cook history

**Reported bugs**

- Probes showing inaccurate temperatures
- Alarms going off unexpectedly or at wrong times
- App crashing or losing connection randomly

**Requested features**

- Add WiFi connectivity for remote monitoring
- Improve temperature graph functionality
- Allow custom alarm settings and snooze
- Provide more meat/cut-specific presets
- Implement Live Activity support on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MES free?

MES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TempPro BBQ free?

TempPro BBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MES or TempPro BBQ?

MES is rated higher. MES averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TempPro BBQ averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.

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