# SmartGrill YM vs PROBE PLUS

The clearest difference is rating: SmartGrill YM at 4.4 against PROBE PLUS's 1.5. SmartGrill YM also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). PROBE PLUS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (113 vs 10). 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.

SmartGrill YM holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PROBE PLUS has 113 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SmartGrill YM ships an update every 20 months, PROBE PLUS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartGrill YM | PROBE PLUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartgrill-ym/id1422210247/reviews)** | [1.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probe-plus/id6449171085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | — | 7.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 94 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NINGBO YIMI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422205541) | [Finemold Technologies Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452986984) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartGrill YM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartgrill-ym/id1422210247)

This app connects to a wireless Bluetooth thermometer to monitor food temperatures during cooking and barbecuing. It allows users to set target temperatures or cooking times and receive alerts when food is ready, preventing over or undercooking.

**Highlights:** Wireless Bluetooth temperature monitoring, Real-time temperature display, Customizable cooking presets, Temperature and time alerts, Pre-set food menus, Add custom cooking menus

**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 SmartGrill YM free?

SmartGrill YM 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, SmartGrill YM or PROBE PLUS?

SmartGrill YM is rated higher. SmartGrill YM averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PROBE PLUS averages 1.5 from 113 ratings.

### Do SmartGrill YM or PROBE PLUS have ads?

Neither SmartGrill YM nor PROBE PLUS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartGrill YM or PROBE PLUS?

SmartGrill YM ships an update every 20 months, and PROBE PLUS every 2 months. Most recently, SmartGrill YM was updated on October 14, 2026 and PROBE PLUS on October 7, 2026.

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