Comparison

BBQ Go vs BFOUR

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

BFOUR

This app connects to smart IoT devices like meat thermometers and hygro-thermometers. It offers guided cooking with preset meat types and doneness levels, and provides instant notifications for remote monitoring of your cooking and home environment.

Highlights
  • Connects to smart IoT devices
  • Guided cooking system
  • 12 USDA-referenced meat types
  • 5 doneness levels
  • Real-time alerts
  • Remote monitoring
Features
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Welcome to the BFOUR App, the innovative hub that connects your Bfour meat thermometer, hygro-thermometer and other Bfour smart IoT electronic products. Designed with ease of use in mind, the BFOUR APP is your gateway to a enjoyable smart-life experience. * Easy Setup, Effortless Cooking The BFOUR App simplifies your cooking with an intuitive interface that's easy to navigate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, our app makes setting up your smart devices a breeze. With just a few taps, you can monitor and control the temperature of your meats and the humidity of your environment. * Guided Cooking System Harness the power of our Guided Cooking System, featuring 12 USDA-referenced meat types and 5 doneness levels. Cook like a professional with minimal effort, ensuring every dish is perfectly done to your liking. * Instant Notification, Freely Monitor With the BFOUR app, you can stay connected to your cooking and home environment, no matter where you are. Receive real-time alerts and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your home is always in sync with your needs. * Get to know us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Bfour/100031967752039/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfour_meatthermometer/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BFour_sz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bfourshop_us This app requires at least one BFOUR device to operate (sold separately at our online store: https://bfour.cc/).

Screenshots

BBQ Go4 screens
BFOUR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BFOUR at free against BBQ Go's paid. BFOUR also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). BBQ Go's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 4) and rating (2.7 vs 2.5). 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

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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBQ Go has 154 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, BFOUR monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BBQ Go versus BFOUR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBQ GoBFOUR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (154 ratings) — better2.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings154 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. LtdBFOUR

Customer experience

BBQ Go

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

BFOUR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

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

BFOUR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BBQ Go

No in-app purchases

None

BFOUR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BBQ Go free?
BBQ Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BFOUR free?
BFOUR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BBQ Go or BFOUR?
BBQ Go is rated higher. BBQ Go averages 2.7 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while BFOUR averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.
Do BBQ Go or BFOUR have ads?
Neither BBQ Go nor BFOUR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BBQ Go or BFOUR?
BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, and BFOUR monthly. Most recently, BBQ Go was updated on September 22, 2026 and BFOUR on July 8, 2026.

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