Comparison

BBQ Go vs ChefsTemp

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

ChefsTemp

This app works with a smart meat thermometer to provide precise temperature monitoring and control for cooking. Achieve perfectly cooked meats remotely with real-time notifications and an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Precision temperature monitoring
  • Remote cooking control
  • Real-time notifications
  • User-friendly interface
  • Achieve perfect cooking results
Features
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ChefsTemp: The Perfect Temp. Every Time. Experience precision cooking like never before with ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus, the world's Next Generation Smart Meat Thermometer. This innovative device, coupled with our intuitive Chefstemp application, revolutionizes your cooking process, ensuring perfectly juicy meats every time. Monitor and Control with Ease: Our user-friendly app, designed exclusively for use with ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus, provides seamless control and monitoring of your cooking process. Effortlessly adjust settings, track temperatures, and receive real-time notifications to achieve the desired results with precision. Perfect Results, Anywhere: Whether you're grilling in your backyard or cooking indoors, ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus allows you to achieve optimal cooking results from anywhere. Monitor your meat's progress remotely, ensuring it reaches the ideal temperature for mouthwatering perfection. Get the Chefstemp ProTemp Plus: To experience the full potential of our app, make sure to get your hands on the Chefstemp ProTemp Plus. Visit www.chefstemp.com to purchase this cutting-edge smart meat thermometer and unlock a new level of cooking mastery. Join the Culinary Revolution: Embrace the future of cooking with ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus and elevate your culinary skills. Download the Chefstemp app now and explore a world of precision cooking at your fingertips.

Screenshots

BBQ Go4 screens
ChefsTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChefsTemp at 75% against BBQ Go's 32%. ChefsTemp also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.7) and monetization model (free vs paid). BBQ Go's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

ChefsTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 154 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of BBQ Go's written reviews are positive against 75% of ChefsTemp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, ChefsTemp every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BBQ Go versus ChefsTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBQ GoChefsTemp
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (154 ratings)4.2 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings154 — better76
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. LtdLeadtek Inc

Customer experience

BBQ Go

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

ChefsTemp

All ratings78 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative20.6%

User reviews

BBQ Go

From 154 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ChefsTemp

From 76 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and intuitive interface
  • 📶 Excellent wireless and Bluetooth connectivity
  • 📈 Real-time temperature monitoring and graphing
  • 🏠 Remote monitoring from anywhere
  • ⏱️ Accurate estimated cook times

Room to improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption (for some users)
  • 📉 Terrible chart/graph visualization
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues and dropping connection
  • 🔊 Alarm sound could be louder
  • 🛠️ Bad tutorials for setup

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

ChefsTemp

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Bluetooth no longer working after update
  • App crashes when changing meat type mid-cook
  • Losing connection frequently, even at short distances
  • App opens to a white screen and freezes
  • External temperature reading incorrect or broken
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  • Errors in Bluetooth searching without timeout
  • Strange email verification code process
  • Buttons leading to empty web views

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add widgets for phone and watch
  • Webpage for temperature tracking
  • Dynamic Island support
  • Watch app functionality
  • Ability to connect more than two ProTemp Plus devices
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  • Add custom temperature presets for recipes
  • Etch numbers on probes for easier identification
  • Password manager support
  • Face ID or Apple ID functionality
  • Cloud storage for temperature data
  • More advanced features

In-app purchases

None

BBQ Go

No in-app purchases

None

ChefsTemp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BBQ Go free?
BBQ Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChefsTemp free?
ChefsTemp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BBQ Go or ChefsTemp?
ChefsTemp is rated higher. BBQ Go averages 2.7 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while ChefsTemp averages 4.2 from 76 ratings.
Do BBQ Go or ChefsTemp have ads?
Neither BBQ Go nor ChefsTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BBQ Go or ChefsTemp?
BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, and ChefsTemp every 11 days. Most recently, BBQ Go was updated on September 22, 2026 and ChefsTemp on September 21, 2026.

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