BBQ Go vs BBQ PROBE
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
BBQ PROBE
This application allows users to monitor the temperature of their food while cooking. It helps ensure meats are cooked to the perfect internal temperature for optimal results.
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Food cooking guidance
- Temperature alerts
- User-friendly interface
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: BBQ PROBE at free against BBQ Go's paid. BBQ PROBE also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). BBQ Go's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, BBQ PROBE every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBQ Go | BBQ PROBE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (154 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd | 晶晶 徐 |
Customer experience
BBQ Go
BBQ PROBE
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
BBQ PROBE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BBQ Go
No in-app purchases
BBQ PROBE
No in-app purchases
