BBQ Go vs Smart BBQ Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Smart BBQ Meter
Easily grill your food to perfection with this app that connects to a wireless BBQ thermometer. Simply insert the probe into your food, set it up in the app, and receive notifications when your meal is ready.
- Wireless BBQ thermometer integration
- Food readiness alerts
- Easy probe setup
- Simplified grilling process
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This app works with a wireless BBQ thermometer, which enables you grill your food much easier. Simply plug the probe into your food, and set it up in the app, then the app will inform you when the food is ready!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart BBQ Meter at free against BBQ Go's paid. Smart BBQ Meter also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 10.0). BBQ Go's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 21%) and ratings volume (154 vs 39). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.7 for BBQ Go against 2.6 for Smart BBQ Meter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 154 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of BBQ Go's written reviews are positive against 21% of Smart BBQ Meter's.
BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, Smart BBQ Meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBQ Go | Smart BBQ Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (154 ratings) — better | 2.6 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews — better | 21.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd | 林青 刘 |
Customer experience
BBQ Go
Smart BBQ Meter
Bugs and 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
Smart BBQ Meter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BBQ Go
No in-app purchases
Smart BBQ Meter
No in-app purchases
