iChef ET vs BBQ Tracker Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iChef ET
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This app works with Maverick iChef cooking thermometer ET-739. Maverick iChef cooking thermometer ET-739 is a wifi cooking thermometer that is used to measure and record the food temperature and cooking times. Make sure that your internet is working and that the unit connects with the network. The iChef cooking thermometer ET-739 works directly with Amazon Alexa to manage your device through voice commands. The information on your unit can be viewed and reset on your phone or tablet from any location with an internet connection.
BBQ Tracker Pro
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BBQ Tracker Pro 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. - Customizable cooking mode for different meat types and doneness levels. - Countdown Timer - Sound and vibration alarm - Temperature graph
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Verdict
iChef ET and BBQ Tracker Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iChef ET | BBQ Tracker Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maverick Industries, Inc. | ADSMART TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
iChef ET
No in-app purchases
BBQ Tracker Pro
No in-app purchases
