# BBQ Go vs chugod Pro

The clearest difference is monetization model: chugod Pro at free against BBQ Go's paid. chugod Pro also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 10.0). BBQ Go's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 21). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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 2.7 for chugod Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBQ Go has 154 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of BBQ Go's written reviews are positive against 27% of chugod Pro's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BBQ Go | chugod Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbq-go/id1163595179/reviews)** | [2.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chugod-pro/id1529981249/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **154** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **31.7% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163595178) | [林青 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/680596060) |

## What reviewers say

### BBQ Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbq-go/id1163595179)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate temperature monitoring
- 👍 Customizable presets
- 🔒 Stable Bluetooth connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and data loss
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ⚠️ Outdated app design and lack of updates
- 🔇 Annoying alarm sound with no volume control

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with newer iPhone models
- Bluetooth connection issues leading to data loss
- Temperature graph resets unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- 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


### chugod Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chugod-pro/id1529981249)

Monitor multiple temperature probes in real-time with preset recipes and a countdown timer. Receive alerts when food is ready and view temperature graphs for detailed analysis.

**Highlights:** Supports up to 6 temperature probes, Real-time temperature display, Preset recipes for various food types, Countdown timer, Food-ready alarm, Temperature graph visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BBQ Go free?

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

### Is chugod Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BBQ Go or chugod Pro?

BBQ Go is rated higher. BBQ Go averages 2.7 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while chugod Pro averages 2.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do BBQ Go or chugod Pro have ads?

Neither BBQ Go nor chugod Pro 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.*