FireBoard® vs GrillirG Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FireBoard®
This smart thermometer offers cloud-connected remote temperature monitoring for various environments. It supports multiple probes for accurate readings and can be accessed from anywhere via the cloud.
- Cloud-connected smart thermometer
- Remote temperature monitoring
- Supports up to 6 temperature probes
- Real-time temperature updates
- Viewable anywhere via cloud
- Wireless network setup
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FireBoard® is a Cloud Connected Smart Thermometer, designed for remote monitoring in both hot and cold environments. Easy to setup and install on your wireless network, the FireBoard® pushes realtime temperature updates via the cloud, viewable anywhere. The FireBoard® supports up to 6 external temperature probes which provide accurate and reliable temperature monitoring in many different environments and applications. Integrated into the Yoder Smokers S-Series Line of Pellet Smokers. Purchase the FireBoard® and Accessories Online at: www.fireboard.com
GrillirG Control
Control and monitor your IoT-enabled grill remotely. Adjust temperatures, set custom cooking profiles, and access a recipe library with auto-cook presets. Receive real-time alerts and track your cooking history.
- Remote grill control
- Temperature adjustment
- Custom cooking profiles
- Recipe library with presets
- Real-time alerts
- Cooking history tracking
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GrillirG Control is a revolutionary mobile app designed for IoT-enabled grills, offering seamless control and monitoring through IoT connection. Users can adjust temperatures, set custom cooking profiles, and access a library of expert-curated recipes with auto-cook presets. Real-time alerts notify you of temperature changes, fuel levels, or when your meal is perfectly cooked, while remote access allows multitasking or sharing control with others. The app also tracks cooking history, provides performance analytics, and integrates a community platform for sharing cooking tips and achievements. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned grillers, GrillirG Control combines smart technology with culinary creativity to deliver flawless results every time. Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FireBoard® at 4.8 against GrillirG Control's 3.4. FireBoard® also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. GrillirG Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FireBoard® asks for nothing beyond the download.
FireBoard® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireBoard® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of FireBoard®'s written reviews are positive against 33% of GrillirG Control's.
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, GrillirG Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FireBoard® | GrillirG Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better | 3.4 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | FireBoard Labs, LLC | Shenzhen Youji Zhikong Network Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
FireBoard®
GrillirG Control
Bugs and requests
FireBoard®
Reported bugs
23 issues- WiFi connection drops after 3-4 hours of cooking
- App sessions not staying open during cook
- Auto-created sessions not appearing in app
- Lost host connection error codes
- Programs stopping mid-cook
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- Account signup flow broken on iOS
- Pulse wireless probe slow refresh rate
- Temperature readings inconsistent and funky after 6 months
- App crashes constantly after recent update
- Session tab showing wrong device name
- Temperature graph y-axis showing wrong units (F instead of C)
- Chart zoom functionality locks up requiring app reinstall
- Toggle switches not functioning properly
- Cannot add notes to sessions
- Channel labels and alerts resetting randomly
- Fan control stuck on lid setting
- Temperature display disappearing intermittently
- Google Home voice command setting wrong temperature values
- Dashboard zooming out excessively with multiple probes
- Defective K-type probes with quality issues
- Login errors and password reset failures
- Inconsistent temperature readings requiring base restart
- Drive cable emitting constant sound with toggle not working
Requested features
20 requests- iOS home screen widget for quick temperature viewing
- Apple Watch complications for at-a-glance monitoring
- Dynamic Island support for iPhone
- Live activity notifications for iOS
- Landscape mode for tablet/wall-mounted displays
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- Ability to save temperature alerts in Drive programs
- Custom probe color selection across full RGB spectrum
- Desktop/Mac app version
- Ability to view individual probe graphs without overlay
- Set point temperature graphing on charts
- Scheduled session start times
- Time-stamped notes and photo annotations
- Siri voice control integration
- Preset cooking profiles for common meats
- Simplified dashboard with basic controls
- Google Home temperature setting voice command fix
- Battery level indicator on every page
- USB-C charging instead of Micro USB
- 24+ hour session recording without breaks
- Channel label and alert persistence across sessions
GrillirG Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FireBoard®
No in-app purchases
GrillirG Control
- Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Monthly Plus$9.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
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- Yearly Plus$99.991 Year
