Traeger vs The MeatStick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Traeger
Control your grill remotely, access over 1000 wood-fired recipes, and learn cooking techniques from experts. Shop for grilling supplies and find local dealers directly through the app.
- Remote WiFIRE® grill control
- Over 1000 wood-fired recipes
- Learn from pitmasters and chefs
- Shop for pellets, rubs, and accessories
- Find local dealers
- Set grill alerts and timers
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The Traeger App puts a world of flavor at your fingertips. Control your grill anytime, anywhere with WiFIRE®, access over 1000 wood-fired recipes, learn from the pros, and receive curated content that helps you become a better cook, all right from your phone. Featuring: • WiFIRE® Control: Adjust grill temperature, monitor internal food temps, set alerts and timers, & more directly through the App. • Learn From the Pros: Detailed videos featuring recipes and tips & tricks put you in the kitchen with your favorite pitmasters and chefs. • Over 1000 Recipes: Access amazing wood-fired recipes that cover everything from BBQ to baked goods. • Follow Your Favorites: Never miss a new recipe from your favorite pitmasters & chefs. • Shop: Order pellets, sauces, rubs, accessories, and everything else the Traeger website has to offer right from the App. • Dealer Locator: Find dealers near you for all of your Traeger needs. Terms of Service: https://www.traeger.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.traeger.com/privacy-policy
The MeatStick
Monitor and control your cooking from anywhere with this intuitive app. Achieve perfectly cooked, juicy, and tender meats without the worry of over or undercooking.
- Remote cooking monitoring
- Precise temperature control
- Prevents over/undercooking
- Easy to use interface
- Works with MeatStick device
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The MeatStick App is designed to work with the MeatStick so you can Achieve Meat Perfection Every Time. Cook perfect, juicy, and tender meats without hassle! The MeatStick App is straightforward & easy to use. With our technology, you can monitor and control your meal from anywhere. Never worry about overcooking or undercooking again! Get a MeatStick at themeatstick.com if you don’t have one already!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Traeger at 66% against The MeatStick's 26%. Traeger also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (311K vs 1.2K). The MeatStick's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, 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.
Traeger holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traeger has 311K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Traeger's written reviews are positive against 26% of The MeatStick's.
Traeger ships an update monthly, The MeatStick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Traeger | The MeatStick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (311K ratings) — better | 4.3 (1.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews — better | 26.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 311K — better | 1.2K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 244 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Traeger Pellet Grills | Soma Labs LLC |
Customer experience
Traeger
The MeatStick
User reviews
Traeger
From 311K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable and responsive
- 📡 Great WiFi connectivity
- 🍔 Excellent cooking results
- 📋 Helpful recipes and techniques
- 🛠️ Easy to assemble and use
Room to improve
- 🔌 WiFi connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find recipes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate cooking time estimates
- 💤 Lack of cook history and data tracking
- 🔧 Buggy app updates
The MeatStick
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great performance and reliable
- 👍 Perfect meat all the time
- 👍 Game changer!
- 👍 Quality product
- 👍 Straightforward and easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant connection issues and slow to get temp
- 🐛 Verbindung bricht ab
- 🐛 Loses connection frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work, support is terrible
- 🐛 Doesn't work when you need it
Bugs and requests
Traeger
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues after updates
- Incorrect temperature readings
- Unreliable alerts and notifications
- Login and account problems
Requested features
5 requests- Temperature graphs and cook data tracking
- Ability to save and review past cooks
- More customization options for cooking
- Better integration with smart home devices
- Improved recipe browsing and filtering
The MeatStick
Reported bugs
5 issues- Firmware update issues
- Connectivity problems
- Thermometer inaccuracies
- App crashes
- Stick failures after limited use
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to rename sticks
- Ability to edit past sessions without stick
- Simpler one-press operation to start and stop
In-app purchases
Traeger
No in-app purchases
The MeatStick
No in-app purchases
Questions
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