WS thermometer vs BBQ Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WS thermometer
Monitor cooking temperatures with a Bluetooth-connected thermometer. Set custom temperatures, receive notifications when done, and track progress for multiple probes. Includes a four-channel timer for various cooking needs.
- Bluetooth thermometer connection
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Customizable temperature presets
- Cooking progress tracking
- Notifications for target temperature
- Four-channel timer with up/down count
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This App is used for Barbecue and Kitchen to help user for a better cooking. The App is connected with a Barbecue Thermometer device (WS-235) by Bluetooth. The thermometer will send the temperature data from the temperature probe to the App of the Smart-phone for various functions as below： 1) Thermometer - Monitoring the temperature of the cooking / BBQ - Select different meat and taste with default Set Temperatures and customized Set Temperatures. - The App will provide the progress of the cooking. - The App will provide notification (sound and / or vibration) to user when target temperature is reached. - The App can display temperature in ℃ or ℉ and is user selectable. - Support at most 4 probes of thermometer and end user can assign different meats and tastes to individual probe for cooking purpose. 2) Timer - There are four channels of timers which assist the user for various cooking / BBQ purpose. - Each channel can be selected to work as up count or down count timer. - Count up timer is used for monitoring the duration of cooking activities. - Count down timer is used to set a target time for cooking. When the timer count down from target time to zero, the App will trigger a notification (Sound and / or Vibration) to user
BBQ Go
This smart cooking thermometer connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, providing real-time temperature readings. Monitor multiple probes, set custom cooking modes, and receive timely alerts for perfectly cooked meals.
- Real-time temperature display
- Supports up to 6 probes
- Customizable cooking modes
- Countdown timer
- Sound and vibration alarms
- Temperature graphing
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BBQ Go 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: WS thermometer at free against BBQ Go's paid. WS thermometer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 10.0). BBQ Go's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for WS thermometer against 2.7 for BBQ Go. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBQ Go has 155 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of WS thermometer's written reviews are positive against 32% of BBQ Go's.
WS thermometer ships an update every 6 weeks, BBQ Go every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WS thermometer | BBQ Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (14 ratings) — better | 2.7 (155 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 31.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 155 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maverick Industries, Inc. | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd |
Customer experience
WS thermometer
BBQ Go
Bugs and requests
WS thermometer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BBQ Go
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incompatibility with newer iPhone models
- Bluetooth connection issues leading to data loss
- Temperature graph resets unexpectedly
Requested features
5 requests- Add Russian language support
- Implement Apple Watch app
- Improve temperature graph functionality (adjustable scale, save history)
- Allow custom alarm sounds and volume control
- Introduce ability to save and review past cooks
In-app purchases
WS thermometer
No in-app purchases
BBQ Go
No in-app purchases
