# Grill ProbeE vs AIBBQ Life

The clearest difference is rating: Grill ProbeE at 2.0 against AIBBQ Life's 1.2. Grill ProbeE also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 4%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). AIBBQ Life's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

Grill ProbeE holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Grill ProbeE's written reviews are positive against 4% of AIBBQ Life's.

Grill ProbeE ships an update every 2 months, AIBBQ Life monthly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grill ProbeE | AIBBQ Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grill-probee/id1295717100/reviews)** | [1.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aibbq-life/id6464106243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **21.4% of reviews** | 3.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [进贤 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060079974) | [Shenzhen Qijun Electronic Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703165955) |

## 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


### AIBBQ Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aibbq-life/id6464106243)

Monitor food temperature in real-time during barbecuing. Access preset cooking data for various foods to achieve perfectly baked results.

**Highlights:** Real-time temperature monitoring, Preset cooking data, Food temperature tracking, Perfectly baked food guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well on iPhone (older models)
- 👍 Easy to set up and use (rare instances)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Probe won't connect
- 👎 App doesn't work
- 👎 Probe connectivity issues
- 👎 App pairs but doesn't display data
- 👎 Not working on newer iPhones (iPhone 16)

**Reported bugs**

- Probe won't connect to app
- App doesn't display temperature after binding
- Probe doesn't charge
- App pairs but doesn't leave 'add a device' page
- App doesn't sync with probe

**Requested features**

- Update app for iPhone 16 compatibility
- Provide customer support email address
- Fix Bluetooth connection issues
- Display grill temperature
- Improve app functionality for newer iOS versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grill ProbeE free?

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

### Is AIBBQ Life free?

AIBBQ Life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grill ProbeE or AIBBQ Life?

Grill ProbeE is rated higher. Grill ProbeE averages 2.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while AIBBQ Life averages 1.2 from 57 ratings.

### Do Grill ProbeE or AIBBQ Life have ads?

Neither Grill ProbeE nor AIBBQ Life shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grill ProbeE or AIBBQ Life?

Grill ProbeE ships an update every 2 months, and AIBBQ Life monthly. Most recently, Grill ProbeE was updated on October 22, 2026 and AIBBQ Life on October 22, 2026.

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