Comparison

iChef BT vs Relatio

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

Head to head
About

iChef BT

Monitor your barbecue's temperature remotely via Bluetooth. Select meats, set custom temperatures, and receive notifications when your food is ready. Track cooking progress with real-time data and historical graphs.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth temperature monitoring
  • Customizable meat and taste presets
  • Real-time cooking progress
  • Temperature notifications
  • Multi-probe support (up to 4)
  • Temperature graphing
  • Four-channel cooking timers
Features
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The App is connected with a Barbecue Thermometer device (iChef BT-600) by Bluetooth. The thermometer will send the temperature data from the temperature probe to the App of the Smart-phone for various functions as below: 1) Thermometer - Monitoring the temperature of the cooking / BBQ - Select different meat and taste with default Set Temperatures and customized Set Temperatures. - The App will provide the progress of the cooking. - The App will provide notification (sound and / or vibration) to user when target temperature is reached. - The App can display temperature in ℃ or ℉ and is user selectable. - Support at most 4 probes of thermometer and end user can assign different meats and tastes to individual probe for cooking purpose. - It may display temperature plotting which is real time monitor the probe temperatures and display the historical data in graphical format. The feature of RSSI displays the Bluetooth signal strength within the range. It works effectively with Extended Range Barbecue Thermometer BT-600 and capable to monitor the food & barbecue temperature from up to 300 feet away. 2) Timer - There are four channels of timers which assist the user for various cooking / BBQ purpose. - Each channel can be selected to work as up count or down count timer. - Count up timer is used for monitoring the duration of cooking activities. - Count down timer is used to set a target time for cooking. When the timer count down from target time to zero, the App will trigger a notification (Sound and / or Vibration) to user.

About

Relatio

Enhance your relationship and emotional well-being with expert-backed guidance. This app offers personalized plans, mood tracking, journaling, and bite-sized courses to foster deeper connections and improve communication.

Highlights
  • Personalized relationship plans
  • Mood and journaling tool
  • Bite-sized expert courses
  • Expert relationship advice
  • Emotional well-being support
Features
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Relatio is your trusted companion for enhancing relationships and emotional well-being. Offering expert-backed, easy-to-follow guidance, Relatio helps you build deeper connections and improve your emotional health with practical tools designed for real life. WHO IS RELATIO FOR? For anyone seeking: - Deeper emotional connections - Improved communication - Support with relationship challenges - Better emotional management in personal life Relatio provides personalized guidance, reflective tools, and expert advice to help you strengthen your relationships. FEATURES OF RELATIO - Personalized Plans Customized plans tailored to your unique relationship needs, offering actionable steps and insights to build stronger, healthier connections. - Mood & Journaling Tool Track your emotions and reflect on your experiences with a combined mood tracker and journaling tool. By logging your daily thoughts and feelings, you can identify patterns, manage emotional reactions, and gain deeper self-awareness. - Bite-Sized, Effective Courses Access expertly designed courses on emotional wellness and relationship growth. Each short, impactful lesson provides practical strategies you can apply in everyday life. - Expert Advice Receive professional insights on relationship dynamics, offering support and guidance whenever you need it. A SPACE FOR YOUR WELL-BEING Relatio offers professional support for everyday relationship challenges, helping you build meaningful connections and enhance your emotional well-being. SUBSCRIPTION AND TERMS Unlock all features by subscribing to our premium plan. Payment will be charged to your Apple account, and the subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal in your settings. IMPORTANT NOTE Relatio provides general guidance and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical or health conditions. Relatio is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. We recommend consulting a healthcare professional for specific concerns. Privacy Policy: https://getrelatio.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://getrelatio.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

iChef BT4 screens
Relatio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Relatio at 53% against iChef BT's 4%. Relatio also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). iChef BT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Relatio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. iChef BT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Relatio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Relatio has 12K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of iChef BT's written reviews are positive against 53% of Relatio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iChef BT ships an update every 8 months, Relatio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iChef BT versus Relatio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriChef BTRelatio
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (14 ratings)4.5 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.2% of reviews52.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1412K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB90 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMaverick Industries, Inc.ARBINARE LIMITED

Customer experience

iChef BT

All ratings12 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive4.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative87.5%

Relatio

All ratings11,851 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews680 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative40.7%

Bugs and requests

iChef BT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Relatio

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Content shuts off after 3 days
  • Unable to access content after initial period

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add audio to all exercises
  • More custom help for different scenarios
  • Make content audible for users who work at computers

In-app purchases

None

iChef BT

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Relatio

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • 6 Month$39.996 Months
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  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Coaching program2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is iChef BT free?
iChef BT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relatio free?
Relatio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iChef BT or Relatio?
Relatio is rated higher. iChef BT averages 1.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Relatio averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.
Do iChef BT or Relatio have ads?
Neither iChef BT nor Relatio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iChef BT or Relatio?
iChef BT ships an update every 8 months, and Relatio fortnightly. Most recently, iChef BT was updated on November 2, 2026 and Relatio on November 7, 2026.

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