# J.O.E.® vs EGG Genius

The clearest difference is rating: EGG Genius at 4.6 against J.O.E.®'s 4.1. EGG Genius also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 315) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

EGG Genius holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EGG Genius has 2.3K ratings behind it against 315, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of J.O.E.®'s written reviews are positive against 21% of EGG Genius's.

J.O.E.® ships an update every 3 weeks, EGG Genius fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | J.O.E.® | EGG Genius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joe/id1364370646/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-genius/id1435822038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 315 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **21.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 361 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JURA Elektroapparate AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/993591343) | [The Big Green Egg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435822037) |

## What reviewers say

### J.O.E.®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joe/id1364370646)

Control your JURA automatic coffee machine remotely via your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Customize coffee settings, access support resources, and order products from the JURA e-store. Receive maintenance reminders and track usage statistics.

**Highlights:** Remote coffee machine operation, Customizable coffee settings, Access to operating instructions and videos, Direct customer service connection, JURA e-store product ordering, Maintenance and cleaning notifications, Coffee preparation statistics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### EGG Genius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-genius/id1435822038)

This app allows remote control of your Big Green Egg grill. Monitor cooking and food temperatures, view cook graphs, and receive alerts for temperature changes or completion. It helps maintain desired temperatures and automatically adjusts for dome openings and power outages.

**Highlights:** Remote temperature management, Food temperature monitoring, Cook temperature graphs, Customizable alerts, Automatic temperature adjustment, Power outage recovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Maintains consistent temperature
- 🔒 Secure remote monitoring
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Flawless cooking results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi
- 🐛 Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and login issues
- 🐛 Loses connection when app is in background

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Unable to reconnect device after updates
- Loses all cook history after recent update
- Forced to switch to Celsius temperature scale

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually control fan speed
- Implement more customization options for cooking stages
- Allow adding photos and notes to cook history
- Improve app stability and reduce disconnections


## Frequently asked questions

### Is J.O.E.® free?

J.O.E.® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EGG Genius free?

EGG Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, J.O.E.® or EGG Genius?

EGG Genius is rated higher. J.O.E.® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while EGG Genius averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do J.O.E.® or EGG Genius have ads?

Neither J.O.E.® nor EGG Genius shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, J.O.E.® or EGG Genius?

J.O.E.® ships an update every 3 weeks, and EGG Genius fortnightly. Most recently, J.O.E.® was updated on October 16, 2026 and EGG Genius on October 15, 2026.

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