Comparison

BBQ Go vs CloudBBQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature display
  • Supports up to 6 probes
  • Customizable cooking modes
  • Countdown timer
  • Sound and vibration alarms
  • Temperature graphing
Features
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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

About

CloudBBQ

Monitor real-time cooking temperatures on your phone, supporting up to six tasks simultaneously. Receive timely sound and vibration alerts for temperature changes and view user-friendly temperature charts. Enhance your cooking experience with this convenient utility.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Supports up to 6 tasks
  • Sound and vibration alerts
  • User-friendly temperature charts
  • Guide video available
Features
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You can simply monitor real-time cooking temperature changes on your Phones, which will definitely make your cooking experience more enjoyable! 1. Heavy duty, can monitor up to 6 tasks at the same time 2. With our own easy-to-operate App, you can have real time temperature display on your Phones 3. Sound & Vibration alert on Time and Temperature 4. User-friendly Temperature chart display 5. User Guide Video also available

Screenshots

BBQ Go4 screens
CloudBBQ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: CloudBBQ at free against BBQ Go's paid. CloudBBQ also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 32%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). BBQ Go's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 23). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CloudBBQ holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBQ Go has 154 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of BBQ Go's written reviews are positive against 56% of CloudBBQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, CloudBBQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BBQ Go versus CloudBBQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBQ GoCloudBBQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (154 ratings)3.0 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings154 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd鹏 刘

Customer experience

BBQ Go

All ratings154 ratings
Positive35.1%
Neutral16.2%
Negative48.7%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral23.1%
Negative45.2%

CloudBBQ

All ratings22 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral14.8%
Negative29.6%

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

CloudBBQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BBQ Go

No in-app purchases

None

CloudBBQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BBQ Go free?
BBQ Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudBBQ free?
CloudBBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BBQ Go or CloudBBQ?
CloudBBQ is rated higher. BBQ Go averages 2.7 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while CloudBBQ averages 3.0 from 23 ratings.
Do BBQ Go or CloudBBQ have ads?
Neither BBQ Go nor CloudBBQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BBQ Go or CloudBBQ?
BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, and CloudBBQ monthly. Most recently, BBQ Go was updated on September 29, 2026 and CloudBBQ on October 2, 2026.

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