SmartThermo2 vs Z GRILLS 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartThermo2
This app simplifies grilling by allowing you to remotely monitor the internal temperature of your meat. Set your desired doneness for various meats and receive alerts when your food reaches the perfect temperature, making outdoor cooking easier.
- Remote meat temperature monitoring
- Preset temperatures for 8 entrees
- Customizable doneness settings
- Alerts for perfect temperature
- Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
- Backlight LCD display
- Three operational modes
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It has been never easy to take your meat from grill. Now you can use this Smart Thermo® to make grill easier. Just simple insert the SmartThermo® probe into the meat you'd like to track, let the free app know what you're tracking and leave your SmartThermo® by the side of the grill (or smoker). This SmartThermo® alerts you when your meal has reached the perfect temperature. Program your choice of eight entrees and choose the desired doneness - and you're good to grill! - Bluetooth® v4.0 -100-hour battery life -Backlight LCD display -High-strength Magnetic on back for vertical mounting -Modern Touch Key Display -3 Modes: Meat Profiles / Countdown Timer / Target Temperature -Preset temperatures for and doneness for BEEF, LAMB, VEAL, HAMBURGER, PORK, TURKEY, CHICKEN & FISH. App requires a Bluetooth® Smart Ready device.
Z GRILLS 2.0
Control your pellet grill remotely, adjust temperatures, and monitor food doneness. Discover a wide variety of recipes and grilling techniques to elevate your barbecue skills. Access product manuals and support for a seamless grilling experience.
- Remote grill temperature control
- Food internal temperature monitoring
- Recipe and technique library
- Timer settings
- Device naming and customization
- Access to product manuals
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Z Grills started out as a manufacturer of pellet grills for several of the top brands in the industry. The Z Grills brand was founded in 2016. Z Grills has quickly become one of the most respected brands in pellet grills. We provide high-quality pellet grills at honest prices so that everyone can enjoy the taste of firewood. Z GRILLS' latest app puts delicious food at your fingertips! Take control of your barbecue process anytime, anywhere, access barbecue recipes for all tastes, learn from professionals, and become a better barbecue master through the mobile app. It's time to solve your barbecue problem with Z GRILLS' latest app! Features: ※ Brand new appearance and user interface, simple connection via WiFi or Bluetooth, hands-free, no need to wait. ※Set or adjust the barbecue temperature at any time, monitor the internal temperature of the food, and set the timer through the APP, so that the deliciousness is under control. ※Contains a wide range of special recipes and barbecue techniques, covering grilling and baking, so that you can master new skills at any time and make fresh and delicious flavors. ※Custom settings allow you to name your device independently, and the personalized design is intimate and convenient. ※Timely access to product manuals and quick start guides, so that you can get technical and service support more conveniently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Z GRILLS 2.0 at 55% against SmartThermo2's 33%. Z GRILLS 2.0 also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (85 vs 8). SmartThermo2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Z GRILLS 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Z GRILLS 2.0 has 85 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SmartThermo2's written reviews are positive against 55% of Z GRILLS 2.0's.
SmartThermo2 ships an update every 4 months, Z GRILLS 2.0 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartThermo2 | Z GRILLS 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (8 ratings) | 2.6 (85 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 54.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 85 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Fuzhou Emax Electronic Co.,Ltd | Taylor Technology Company |
Customer experience
SmartThermo2
Z GRILLS 2.0
Bugs and requests
SmartThermo2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Z GRILLS 2.0
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing and crashing issues
- Unreliable temperature readings
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
Requested features
4 requests- More customization options
- Improved notification system
- Remote access from outside the home
- Smoother app-grill integration
In-app purchases
SmartThermo2
No in-app purchases
Z GRILLS 2.0
No in-app purchases
