# Traeger vs Howell

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Traeger at none against Howell's 2. Traeger also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Howell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Traeger asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traeger | Howell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (311K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traeger/id1094569463/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **311K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Traeger Pellet Grills](https://appshunter.io/developer/750365902) | [Zachary Graves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678014301) |

## What reviewers say

### Traeger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traeger/id1094569463)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and responsive
- 📡 Great WiFi connectivity
- 🍔 Excellent cooking results
- 📋 Helpful recipes and techniques
- 🛠️ Easy to assemble and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 WiFi connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find recipes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate cooking time estimates
- 💤 Lack of cook history and data tracking
- 🔧 Buggy app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues after updates
- Incorrect temperature readings
- Unreliable alerts and notifications
- Login and account problems

**Requested features**

- 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


### Howell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howell-wine/id6762531180)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Howell Premium: Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Howell Premium: Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traeger free?

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

### Is Howell free?

Howell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Traeger or Howell have ads?

Neither Traeger nor Howell shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*