Comparison

HowToBBQRightApp vs Qitup

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HowToBBQRightApp

Discover down-to-earth and easy-to-follow barbecue recipes, videos, and guides. Learn everything from selecting meat and mastering your grill to achieving perfect doneness and exploring new flavors.

Highlights
  • Barbecue recipes
  • How-to videos
  • Grill and smoker reviews
  • Fire management tips
  • Seasoning and flavor guides
  • Doneness techniques
Features
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HowToBBQRight contains BBQ recipes, videos and guides from Malcom Reed that are down-to-earth and easy to follow. From choosing the right meat to learning your grill, to nailing doneness, to experimenting with different flavors and seasonings... this app has the recipes and tips you need. Here’s what you can expect: - All of Malcom's recipes - easy to search - Information and reviews on grills and smokers - Tips on fire management, flavors and dialing in the doneness - Easy navigation and user-friendly design Download the HowToBBQRight app and Let's Get To Cookin'

About

Qitup

This app connects BBQ enthusiasts, offering a platform to share recipes, discover local events, and find nearby restaurants. Users can create personal profiles to showcase their creations or business profiles to promote events and menus.

Highlights
  • BBQ recipe feed
  • Share recipes and photos
  • Discover BBQ events
  • Find nearby BBQ restaurants
  • Grilling tips and guides
  • Personal and business profiles
Features
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Qitup — The Ultimate BBQ App for BBQ Lovers, Recipes, Events & More! Calling all BBQ lovers — from weekend grillers to seasoned pitmasters! Qitup is the #1 BBQ community app made for those who live and breathe barbecue. Whether you’re firing up the smoker, perfecting your brisket, or hunting for the best BBQ joints nearby, Qitup brings the entire BBQ experience to your fingertips. From sharing smoky, mouthwatering BBQ recipes to discovering local BBQ events and hotspots — Qitup is your all-in-one BBQ hub for everything flame-kissed and delicious. Two Profiles — Built for Every BBQ Enthusiast Personal Profile: Share your BBQ creations — from brisket and ribs to grilled BBQ chicken and burgers. Post photos and BBQ recipes with step-by-step tips and grilling hacks. Save, like, and build your personal BBQ recipe collection. Explore BBQ events, discover local smokehouses, and check out nearby BBQ restaurants. Business Profile: Create BBQ events, cook-offs, or festivals and share them with the community. Promote your BBQ shop’s menu, daily specials, and signature smoker recipes. Attract BBQ lovers to your spot by highlighting your restaurant or catering service. Packed with Sizzling Features: BBQ Recipe Feed: Endless BBQ inspiration — from smoky pulled pork to BBQ chicken wings, grilled BBQ burgers, smoked ribs, and tender brisket. Whether you’re a backyard griller or a BBQ pitmaster, Qitup’s got the recipe for you. Post & Share: Become a BBQ hero — share your favorite BBQ recipes, grilling hacks, marinade secrets, and drool-worthy BBQ photos with fellow enthusiasts. Find BBQ Events: Never miss a BBQ event again! Search for BBQ cook-offs, throwdowns, and festivals near you. Business profiles can create and promote their own BBQ events too! Nearby BBQ Restaurants: Craving BBQ right now? Use Qitup's BBQ locator to find the best BBQ restaurants, smokehouses, or food trucks near you — with reviews, photos, and directions. Tips, Tricks, and Grilling Guides: From smoked BBQ chicken to pulled pork, brisket, and steak grilling hacks — Qitup helps you master the flames with BBQ cooking tips, smoker guides, and pitmaster tricks. Your BBQ Recipe Hub — Explore, Share, and Savor: Need BBQ ideas for your next feast? Qitup serves up endless recipes, including: BBQ Chicken Recipes — smoked BBQ chicken, grilled BBQ chicken, BBQ wings, and more. Brisket Recipes — classic smoked BBQ brisket and quick BBQ tips for tender, juicy cuts. Pulled Pork Recipes — low and slow or quick BBQ pulled pork recipes for any BBQ pit. BBQ Ribs Recipes — smoked BBQ ribs, sticky barbecue ribs, and fall-off-the-bone goodness. BBQ Burgers — smoky grilled BBQ burgers and classic barbecue burger recipes. Smoked BBQ Sides — BBQ grilled veggies, smoky corn on the cob, and homemade BBQ sauces. Host or Join BBQ Events Near You: Hosting a backyard BBQ bash? Organizing a BBQ contest? Joining a BBQ festival? Qitup makes it easy to find or create BBQ events. Business profiles can promote their events to the BBQ community, while users can browse BBQ cook-offs, throwdowns, and festivals happening nearby. Find the Best BBQ Restaurants Near You: Craving ribs, brisket, or a smoky pulled pork sandwich? Qitup's BBQ locator helps you find the best BBQ restaurants nearby — from legendary smokehouses to roadside BBQ food trucks. Join the Qitup BBQ Community Today! Qitup isn’t just an app — it’s a movement for BBQ lovers everywhere. Whether you’re a backyard griller, BBQ pit champion, foodie, or BBQ business owner — it’s time to fire up the grill and join the ultimate BBQ community. Download Qitup now — your BBQ journey starts here!

Screenshots

HowToBBQRightApp4 screens
Qitup4 screens

Verdict

The call

HowToBBQRightApp and Qitup both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Qitup's written reviews are positive against 57% of HowToBBQRightApp's. Qitup also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). HowToBBQRightApp's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 11). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HowToBBQRightApp against 4.9 for Qitup. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HowToBBQRightApp has 2.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of HowToBBQRightApp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Qitup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HowToBBQRightApp ships an update every 3 months, Qitup monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HowToBBQRightApp versus Qitup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHowToBBQRightAppQitup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.2K ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB80 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHowToBBQRightQitup

Customer experience

HowToBBQRightApp

All ratings416 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative36.1%

Qitup

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

HowToBBQRightApp

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Search bar not working
  • Recipes not loading properly
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Incompatibility with iOS 13

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore search and recipe browsing functionality
  • Bring back favorites and category-based navigation
  • Improve app stability and responsiveness
  • Add user login and profile to save preferences

Qitup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HowToBBQRightApp

No in-app purchases

None

Qitup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HowToBBQRightApp free?
HowToBBQRightApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qitup free?
Qitup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HowToBBQRightApp or Qitup?
Qitup is rated higher. HowToBBQRightApp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Qitup averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do HowToBBQRightApp or Qitup have ads?
Neither HowToBBQRightApp nor Qitup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HowToBBQRightApp or Qitup?
HowToBBQRightApp ships an update every 3 months, and Qitup monthly. Most recently, HowToBBQRightApp was updated on November 2, 2026 and Qitup on November 3, 2026.

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