Comparison

Smart BBQ Meter vs ThermoWorks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart BBQ Meter

Easily grill your food to perfection with this app that connects to a wireless BBQ thermometer. Simply insert the probe into your food, set it up in the app, and receive notifications when your meal is ready.

Highlights
  • Wireless BBQ thermometer integration
  • Food readiness alerts
  • Easy probe setup
  • Simplified grilling process
Features
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This app works with a wireless BBQ thermometer, which enables you grill your food much easier. Simply plug the probe into your food, and set it up in the app, then the app will inform you when the food is ready!

About

ThermoWorks

Monitor cooking, BBQ, and ambient temperatures with compatible Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices. Features enhanced graphing, alarms with push notifications, and cloud storage for session data. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts needing precise temperature control.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable temperature alarms
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Enhanced graphing capabilities
  • Cloud storage for session data
  • Checklist function for safety protocols
Features
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ThermoWorks App: The Ultimate Temperature Tracking Companion Experience how nothing Works like ThermoWorks with ThermoWorks app, a powerful tool for monitoring cooking, BBQ, and ambient temperatures using compatible Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connected devices. Main features an enhanced interface, simplified setup, improved graphing and checklist capabilities, and easy connection to the Cloud, ThermoWorks app makes temperature tracking a breeze. Stay Connected and In Control Set up temperature alarms with push notifications to stay informed. Whether you're a competitive BBQ enthusiast, a professional chef, a dedicated home cook, or a laboratory or warehouse worker, you'll know exactly when to make critical adjustments. All session data, including user notes and saved graphs, is stored in ThermoWorks Cloud for unlimited access and easy review whenever needed. The app also features a checklist function, ensuring that food businesses can meticulously follow safety protocols, making it an essential tool for maintaining high standards in any environment. Backed by Expertise You Can Trust ThermoWorks products are trusted by more competitive BBQ teams, celebrity chefs, and food professionals than any other brand. With decades of experience in temperature technology and support from our in-house accredited calibration laboratory, ThermoWorks is your go-to when precision matters. Compatible Instruments: RFX: Uses advanced radio frequency technology to connect RFX MEAT wireless meat probe and RFX GATEWAY, providing reliable, real-time temperature monitoring for ultimate control in any cooking environment. Signals: 4-channel BBQ alarm with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for versatile, remote temperature monitoring. Works seamlessly with Billows control fan for perfect pit control. BlueDOT: 1-channel BBQ alarm utilizing Bluetooth, allowing you to set high/low alarms, track min/max temperatures, and save data. Smoke Gateway: Connects the Smoke 2-channel BBQ alarm to Wi-Fi, sending data directly to ThermoWorks Cloud for remote monitoring and alerts. ThermaQ Blue: Measures dual thermocouple probes for professional-grade accuracy, ideal for competitive pitmasters and serious cooks. ThermaQ WiFi: Dual-channel monitoring over Wi-Fi, perfect for commercial kitchens and serious home cooks. ThermaData WiFi: Logs critical temperature data, stores up to 18,000 readings, and sends alerts for complete peace of mind. NODE: Monitor temperatures, humidity, and more 24/7 from anywhere with alerts sent directly to your device. App Requirements: Compatible device including Signals, BlueDOT, ThermaQ Blue, ThermaQ WiFi, ThermaData WiFi, NODE, Smoke, Smoke Gateway, RFX GATEWAY, or RFX MEAT. Requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network for initial device setup and internet connection for data synchronization

Screenshots

Smart BBQ Meter3 screens
ThermoWorks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThermoWorks at 65% against Smart BBQ Meter's 21%. ThermoWorks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (17K vs 39). Smart BBQ Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). 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

ThermoWorks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThermoWorks has 17K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Smart BBQ Meter's written reviews are positive against 65% of ThermoWorks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Smart BBQ Meter versus ThermoWorks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart BBQ MeterThermoWorks
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (39 ratings)4.8 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3917K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer林青 刘ThermoWorks, Inc

Customer experience

Smart BBQ Meter

All ratings39 ratings
Positive25.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative64.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral23.7%
Negative55.3%

ThermoWorks

All ratings16,700 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral11.2%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

Smart BBQ Meter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ThermoWorks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Setup process can be confusing
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • Delayed cloud data updates
  • Probe temperature discrepancies

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Ability to zoom in on graphs
  • More customization options
  • Improved data syncing between devices
  • Predictive cooking time estimates

In-app purchases

None

Smart BBQ Meter

No in-app purchases

None

ThermoWorks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart BBQ Meter free?
Smart BBQ Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThermoWorks free?
ThermoWorks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart BBQ Meter or ThermoWorks?
ThermoWorks is rated higher. Smart BBQ Meter averages 2.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while ThermoWorks averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.
Do Smart BBQ Meter or ThermoWorks have ads?
Neither Smart BBQ Meter nor ThermoWorks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart BBQ Meter or ThermoWorks?
Smart BBQ Meter ships an update monthly, and ThermoWorks monthly. Most recently, Smart BBQ Meter was updated on October 21, 2026 and ThermoWorks on October 21, 2026.

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