# Grill ProbeE vs The MeatStick

The clearest difference is rating: The MeatStick at 4.3 against Grill ProbeE's 2.0. The MeatStick also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 22) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The MeatStick holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MeatStick has 1.2K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Grill ProbeE's written reviews are positive against 26% of The MeatStick's.

Grill ProbeE ships an update every 2 months, The MeatStick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grill ProbeE | The MeatStick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grill-probee/id1295717100/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-meatstick/id1353339890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **26.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [进贤 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060079974) | [Soma Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353339889) |

## What reviewers say

### Grill ProbeE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grill-probee/id1295717100)

This app monitors your barbecue's real-time status using Bluetooth thermometers. It supports up to four wireless probes simultaneously and can issue alarms. Choose from RECIPE, TEMPERATURE, or TIMER modes for a more convenient grilling experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time barbecue monitoring, Supports 4 wireless probes, Temperature alarm notifications, RECIPE mode, TEMPERATURE mode, TIMER mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with iOS 15
- 👍 App works fine
- 👍 Calculates temperature accurately
- 👍 Works when phone is locked
- 👍 Good for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Won't connect to Bluetooth
- 🐛 Probe won't charge
- 🐛 Waste of money
- 🐛 App not fully downloadable on iPhone
- 🐛 Probe doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection issues
- Probe not charging
- App not fully downloadable
- Probe stops working after initial use
- Loss of Bluetooth connection

**Requested features**

- Enable turning notifications on/off
- Add option to turn off notifications
- Add temperature history view
- Add baked potato setting
- Add Spanish language option


### The MeatStick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-meatstick/id1353339890)

This app helps you achieve perfect meat cooking results every time. Monitor and control your meal remotely, ensuring your meat is never overcooked or undercooked.

**Highlights:** Monitor and control cooking remotely, Achieve meat perfection, Prevent overcooking/undercooking, Easy to use interface, Cook juicy and tender meats

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great performance and reliable
- 👍 Perfect meat all the time
- 👍 Game changer!
- 👍 Quality product
- 👍 Straightforward and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant connection issues and slow to get temp
- 🐛 Verbindung bricht ab
- 🐛 Loses connection frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work, support is terrible
- 🐛 Doesn't work when you need it

**Reported bugs**

- Firmware update issues
- Connectivity problems
- Thermometer inaccuracies
- App crashes
- Stick failures after limited use

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to rename sticks
- Ability to edit past sessions without stick
- Simpler one-press operation to start and stop


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grill ProbeE free?

Grill ProbeE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The MeatStick free?

The MeatStick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grill ProbeE or The MeatStick?

The MeatStick is rated higher. Grill ProbeE averages 2.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while The MeatStick averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Grill ProbeE or The MeatStick have ads?

Neither Grill ProbeE nor The MeatStick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grill ProbeE or The MeatStick?

Grill ProbeE ships an update every 2 months, and The MeatStick every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grill ProbeE was updated on October 22, 2026 and The MeatStick on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*