BBQ Go vs PROBE PLUS
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
PROBE PLUS
Monitor wireless meat thermometers via Bluetooth for real-time temperature tracking and alerts. This app simplifies cooking, allowing you to step away from the kitchen or grill while ensuring your food is cooked perfectly. Receive notifications when your food is ready or when issues arise.
- Bluetooth real-time temperature monitoring
- Audio and message notifications
- Preset and custom temperature alarms
- Probe and device low battery alerts
- Disconnection and over-temperature alarms
- Cooking time monitoring (countdown/count-up)
- Historical cooking data
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PROBE PLUS is for monitoring the wireless meat thermometer via Bluetooth connected, which provides real-time temperature monitoring and alarm functions. The APP content is simple and easy to operate and has comprehensive functions, which can help you cook food perfectly. PROBE PLUS 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 by the wireless thermometer. 2. Two series product can be used, wired probe devices and wireless probe devices. 2. Alarm function: - When the measured temperature reaches the preset temperature, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. - Probe low battery alarm, reminding users to charge in time. - Device low battery alarm, reminding users to charge in time. - Alarm function after disconnection. - Over temperature alarm function, when the temperature exceeds the temperature range of the device, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. 3.Time monitoring function, when the PROBE PLUS 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. Or set the count down timer to monitor the cooking food through time control. 4. USAD food temperature recommends is provided, or you can customized your favorite temperature setting. 5. Cooking time/temperature graph is provided, which will let you clear the temperature change at each time. 6. The historical cooking temperature setting record can be used again, allowing you to savor the flavor you most want.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BBQ Go at 2.7 against PROBE PLUS's 1.5. BBQ Go also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). PROBE PLUS's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 154 and 113 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of BBQ Go's written reviews are positive against 7% of PROBE PLUS's.
BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, PROBE PLUS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBQ Go | PROBE PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (154 ratings) — better | 1.5 (113 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews — better | 7.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | 113 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd | Finemold Technologies Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
BBQ Go
PROBE PLUS
User reviews
BBQ Go
From 154 App Store ratingsWhat 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
PROBE PLUS
From 113 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Accurate temperature readings
- 💡 Useful app features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Connectivity problems
- 👎 App doesn't work as expected
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 PLUS
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Probe stops working after a few uses
- Inability to set target temperatures
Requested features
3 requests- Improved Bluetooth range
- More stable app connection
- Better battery life management
In-app purchases
BBQ Go
No in-app purchases
PROBE PLUS
No in-app purchases







