EasyBBQ vs Camp Chef Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EasyBBQ
This smart cooking thermometer connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth to provide real-time temperature readings. Monitor multiple probes, set custom cooking modes, and receive alerts for perfectly cooked meals.
- Real-time temperature display
- Monitors up to 6 probes
- Customizable cooking modes
- Countdown timer
- Sound and vibration alarms
- Temperature graph
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EasyBBQ is a smart cooking thermometer that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy. It makes your cooking easy and convenient. - Displays temperature in real-time. - Monitors up to 6 temperature probes - Customizable cooking mode for different meat types and doneness levels. - Countdown Timer - Sound and vibration alarm - Temperature graph
Camp Chef Connect
Remotely control your WIFI/Bluetooth enabled pellet grill from your phone. Monitor temperatures, adjust smoke levels, and receive notifications for your cooks. Access historical data and helpful guides for grill maintenance and cooking.
- Remote grill temperature control
- Adjustable smoke levels
- Meat probe monitoring
- Customizable notifications
- Historical cook data graphs
- Grill setup and pairing
- In-app FAQ and how-to guides
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The Camp Chef Connect app introduces a bold, new convenient way to cook outdoors. Control your grill from your phone Tastiness if only a tap away! Use the Camp Chef Connect app to connect to your WIFI/Bluetooth enabled pellet grill. You’ll be able to set and monitor temperatures, adjust smoke levels, and shut down your grill from your mobile device. Monitor your cook Actively monitor the temperature of your grill and meat probes on your phone. Set and enable pop-up notifications for grill timers or once meat probe goal temperatures have been met. Have the ability to connect and monitor your grill from anywhere, as if you were standing beside your grill. Your data stored on all your devices By creating an account through the Camp Chef Connect app, your grill’s cook data is available to you at all times on all your mobile devices. Seamlessly switch between multiple Camp Chef grills. Historical cook graphs will allow you to view the results of a specific cook over time. These graphs will grant you access to information and insights allowing you to view what went well and what you would change. Robust help and support Access questions and answers by viewing various FAQ and how-to articles right from the app. Explore topics such as grill maintenance and care, optimal cook temperatures for certain meats, and much more! Setup your Camp Chef grill Use the app to connect your Camp Chef pellet grill to your local WIFI network, pair with Bluetooth, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EasyBBQ at 2.7 against Camp Chef Connect's 1.9. EasyBBQ also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 18%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Camp Chef Connect's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EasyBBQ holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of EasyBBQ's written reviews are positive against 18% of Camp Chef Connect's.
EasyBBQ ships an update every 2 months, Camp Chef Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EasyBBQ | Camp Chef Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (171 ratings) — better | 1.9 (73 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews — better | 18.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 171 — better | 73 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 林青 刘 | Camp Chef |
Customer experience
EasyBBQ
Camp Chef Connect
Bugs and requests
EasyBBQ
Reported bugs
15 issues- App locks up after approximately one hour of use
- Temperature graph data disappears on Bluetooth disconnection
- Notifications fail to trigger on iPhone even when enabled
- App fails to work after iOS updates
- Bluetooth pairing fails or becomes unstable
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- App crashes when phone goes to sleep
- Temperature readings don't match graph display
- Push notification option missing from iOS settings
- App freezes during long cooking sessions
- Graph resets when changing temperature setpoint
- Probe calibration drifts causing inaccurate readings
- Timer message text appears white on white background
- Only one probe connects at a time despite supporting six
- App incompatible with iPhone 12 mini and Face ID devices
- Alarms won't play through phone speaker
Requested features
13 requests- Apple Watch app with notifications and temperature display
- Ability to save and retrieve cooking session history
- Graph zoom and scaling controls
- Multiple temperature alert points per probe
- iPad and tablet compatibility
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- Data persistence across connection losses
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to delete and reorder custom presets
- Support for multiple thermometer devices in one app
- Probe temperature display on lock screen
- Ability to name and save recorded charts
- Graph with adjustable time axis starting at zero
- Calibration option for probes
Camp Chef Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EasyBBQ
No in-app purchases
Camp Chef Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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