# J.O.E.® vs Weber Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Weber Connect at 4.6 against J.O.E.®'s 4.1. Weber Connect also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 315) and review sentiment (30% vs 18%). J.O.E.®'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Weber Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weber Connect has 3.2K 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 30% of Weber Connect's.

J.O.E.® ships an update every 3 weeks, Weber Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | J.O.E.® | Weber Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joe/id1364370646/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weber-connect/id1480540695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 315 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **30.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 361 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JURA Elektroapparate AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/993591343) | [Weber-Stephen Products Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412326) |

## 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


### Weber Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weber-connect/id1480540695)

This app acts as a dashboard and remote control for compatible smart grills. Monitor grill and food temperatures remotely, receive alerts, and even adjust cooking settings. Explore a vast library of recipes with step-by-step guidance for effortless grilling.

**Highlights:** Remote temperature monitoring, Temperature alerts, Remote cooking control, Smart recipes, Classic recipes, Live temperature graphs, Graph sharing and export

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Flawless connectivity
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Helpful recipes and guides
- 🚀 Seamless remote monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Unreliable temperature readings
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🐛 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during firmware updates
- Temperature probe readings inaccurate
- Inability to change temperature units
- Recipes and cooking programs not loading
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Temperature history graphs
- Customizable temperature alerts
- Apple Watch app support
- Remote grill control
- Ability to save custom cooking programs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is J.O.E.® free?

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

### Is Weber Connect free?

Weber Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, J.O.E.® or Weber Connect?

Weber Connect is rated higher. J.O.E.® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while Weber Connect averages 4.6 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do J.O.E.® or Weber Connect have ads?

Neither J.O.E.® nor Weber Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, J.O.E.® or Weber Connect?

J.O.E.® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weber Connect every 2 months. Most recently, J.O.E.® was updated on September 23, 2026 and Weber Connect on September 22, 2026.

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