BBQ Go vs BFOUR
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
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.
- Connects to smart IoT devices
- Guided cooking system
- 12 USDA-referenced meat types
- 5 doneness levels
- Real-time alerts
- Remote monitoring
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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/).
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Verdict
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
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 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.
BBQ Go ships an update every 3 months, BFOUR monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBQ Go | BFOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (154 ratings) — better | 2.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd | BFOUR |
Customer experience
BBQ Go
BFOUR
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
BBQ Go
No in-app purchases
BFOUR
No in-app purchases









