# The MeatStick vs Bit Burger

The clearest difference is rating: Bit Burger at 5.0 against The MeatStick's 4.3. The MeatStick's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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.

Bit Burger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MeatStick has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The MeatStick ships an update every 3 weeks, Bit Burger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The MeatStick | Bit Burger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-meatstick/id1353339890/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-burger/id6810772611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 244 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soma Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353339889) | [Bit Burger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810772613) |

## What reviewers say

### The MeatStick

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

Monitor and control your cooking from anywhere with this intuitive app. Achieve perfectly cooked, juicy, and tender meats without the worry of over or undercooking.

**Highlights:** Remote cooking monitoring, Precise temperature control, Prevents over/undercooking, Easy to use interface, Works with MeatStick device

**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


### Bit Burger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-burger/id6810772611)

Discover nearby locations, browse the menu, and order food ahead for convenience. Earn loyalty points and track rewards. Enjoy a nostalgic dining experience with smash burgers, milkshakes, and retro games.

**Highlights:** Find nearest locations, View menu, Order ahead, Earn loyalty points, Track rewards status, Retro video games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The MeatStick free?

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

### Is Bit Burger free?

Bit Burger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The MeatStick or Bit Burger?

Bit Burger is rated higher. The MeatStick averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Bit Burger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The MeatStick or Bit Burger have ads?

Neither The MeatStick nor Bit Burger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The MeatStick or Bit Burger?

The MeatStick ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bit Burger fortnightly. Most recently, The MeatStick was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bit Burger on October 31, 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.*