Comparison

BBQ Go vs PROBE TEMP

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

PROBE TEMP

Monitor your food's temperature remotely from your smart device. Receive audio and message notifications when your food is ready, allowing you to multitask without constant supervision. Features include real-time temperature display, customizable alarms, and fast charging.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth wireless temperature display
  • Preset temperature alarms
  • Probe low battery alerts
  • Disconnection alarms
  • Over-temperature alerts
  • Cooking timer
  • Fast charging
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PROBE T is also your right-hand man in the kitchen or on the grill, allowing you to get rid of the kitchen and the grill during cooking time, and let the APP monitor your food for you. You'll receive audio and message notifications on your smart device when your food is ready. This way, you don't have to stare at your food cooking all the time, giving you more time to focus on what's most important to you. Function: 1. Bluetooth wireless connection, the real-time temperature of the probe is displayed in the APP through the transmission of wireless data. 2. Alarm function: - When the measured temperature reaches the preset temperature, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. - Probe low battery (less than 20%) alarm, reminding users to charge in time. - Alarm function after disconnection. - Over temperature alarm function, when the temperature exceeds the temperature range of the probe, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. 3. Time monitoring function, when the PROBE T APP cooking setting is completed, click start, it will automatically enter the timing state, and calculate the total time taken from the current temperature to the set temperature alarm. 4. Fast charging, charging for 5~10 minutes, it can be used for 3~4 hours. 5. Temperature measurement range, from 32°F to 212°F (from°0 to 100°C). 6. Temperature measurement accuracy, +/-1.8°F (+/-1°C).

Screenshots

BBQ Go4 screens
PROBE TEMP2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BBQ Go at 2.7 against PROBE TEMP's 1.9. BBQ Go also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 4%) and ratings volume (154 vs 42). PROBE TEMP's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, update cadence, 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

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

BBQ Go holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 154 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of BBQ Go's written reviews are positive against 4% of PROBE TEMP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, PROBE TEMP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BBQ Go versus PROBE TEMP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBQ GoPROBE TEMP
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (154 ratings) — better1.9 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews — better3.8% of reviews
Number of ratings154 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. LtdFinemold Technologies Co., Ltd

Customer experience

BBQ Go

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

PROBE TEMP

All ratings42 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative73.8%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive3.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative92.3%

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

PROBE TEMP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BBQ Go

No in-app purchases

None

PROBE TEMP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BBQ Go free?
BBQ Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROBE TEMP free?
PROBE TEMP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BBQ Go or PROBE TEMP?
BBQ Go is rated higher. BBQ Go averages 2.7 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while PROBE TEMP averages 1.9 from 42 ratings.
Do BBQ Go or PROBE TEMP have ads?
Neither BBQ Go nor PROBE TEMP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BBQ Go or PROBE TEMP?
BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, and PROBE TEMP every 4 months. Most recently, BBQ Go was updated on October 4, 2026 and PROBE TEMP on October 3, 2026.

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