# Grill Thermometer vs PROBE PLUS

The clearest difference is rating: Grill Thermometer at 2.1 against PROBE PLUS's 1.5. Grill Thermometer also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). PROBE PLUS's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 18). 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.

Grill Thermometer holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PROBE PLUS has 113 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Grill Thermometer's written reviews are positive against 7% of PROBE PLUS's.

Grill Thermometer ships an update every 3 months, PROBE PLUS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grill Thermometer | PROBE PLUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grill-thermometer/id1370715897/reviews)** | [1.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probe-plus/id6449171085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 7.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MerchSource, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246580470) | [Finemold Technologies Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452986984) |

## What reviewers say

### Grill Thermometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grill-thermometer/id1370715897)

Monitor your grilling temperatures with this app, which connects to specific BLE devices. It allows tracking of two dishes simultaneously, offers preset cooking temperatures for various meats, and provides alerts for optimal doneness. Customize your own food presets for personalized cooking.

**Highlights:** BLE device connectivity, Dual-probe temperature tracking, Preset cooking temperatures, Custom food presets, Voice, vibration, and sound alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PROBE PLUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probe-plus/id6449171085)

Monitor wireless meat thermometers via Bluetooth for real-time temperature tracking and alerts. This app simplifies cooking, allowing you to step away from the kitchen or grill while ensuring your food is cooked perfectly. Receive notifications when your food is ready or when issues arise.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth real-time temperature monitoring, Audio and message notifications, Preset and custom temperature alarms, Probe and device low battery alerts, Disconnection and over-temperature alarms, Cooking time monitoring (countdown/count-up), Historical cooking data

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Accurate temperature readings
- 💡 Useful app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Connectivity problems
- 👎 App doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Probe stops working after a few uses
- Inability to set target temperatures

**Requested features**

- Improved Bluetooth range
- More stable app connection
- Better battery life management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grill Thermometer free?

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

### Is PROBE PLUS free?

PROBE PLUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grill Thermometer or PROBE PLUS?

Grill Thermometer is rated higher. Grill Thermometer averages 2.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while PROBE PLUS averages 1.5 from 113 ratings.

### Do Grill Thermometer or PROBE PLUS have ads?

Neither Grill Thermometer nor PROBE PLUS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grill Thermometer or PROBE PLUS?

Grill Thermometer ships an update every 3 months, and PROBE PLUS every 2 months. Most recently, Grill Thermometer was updated on September 19, 2026 and PROBE PLUS on September 22, 2026.

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