Comparison

EGG Genius vs BBQ Guru

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

Head to head
About

EGG Genius

This app allows remote control of your Big Green Egg grill. Monitor cooking and food temperatures, view cook graphs, and receive alerts for temperature changes or completion. It helps maintain desired temperatures and automatically adjusts for dome openings and power outages.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature management
  • Food temperature monitoring
  • Cook temperature graphs
  • Customizable alerts
  • Automatic temperature adjustment
  • Power outage recovery
Features
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Remote control for your Big Green Egg! Remotely manage and monitor cooking temperatures, monitor the temperature of your food, view graphs of your cooks and receive alerts when your cook is finished or when the EGG temperature is too high or low. The EGG Genius app works with an EGG Genius WiFi Temperature Controller to: • Control the device through your smartphone, tablet or computer to remotely manage and monitor the internal temperature of the EGG • Monitor the temperature of your food; view graphs of your cooks • Receive alerts when your cook is finished or when the EGG temperature is too high or low • Quickly reach your desired cooking temperature as the blower ramps up to fan the lighted charcoal; once the desired temp is reached, the variable speed blower automatically adjusts the blower speed to optimize the set temperature. • Automatically lowers the pit temperature to keep your food warm when the cook is complete. • Detects the sudden temperature drop from opening the dome and turns the fan off temporarily to avoid over-stoking the fire. • In the case of a power outage, the unit continues running at the saved set temperature and reconnects to the WiFi network automatically when power returns. • Use up to 3 meat probes at once – additional meat probes with Y-cable can be purchased separately. • Powered by Flame Boss® Big Green Egg® and EGG® are Registered Trademarks of Big Green Egg Inc.

About

BBQ Guru

This app allows you to remotely monitor and control your BBQ Guru temperature devices via Bluetooth or WiFi. It helps maintain precise cooking temperatures for perfect barbecue results, providing visual feedback and notifications.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring via Bluetooth/WiFi
  • Precise temperature control
  • Visual status feedback (Guru Status Light Ring)
  • Email and text notifications
  • Monitor food temperature
  • Maintain consistent cooking temperature
Features
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Barbecuing with charcoal is the only way to achieve that unbelievable succulent, tantalizing flavor. Whether you're cooking beef brisket, pork ribs, or chicken wings, the key ingredients to mastering delicious barbecue are the perfect mix of time and temperature. Conquering this slow cooking process allows the tough, chewy protein fibers in meat to break down and transform into incredibly tender barbecue. The problem is that charcoal is notoriously difficult to control and wild temperature fluctuations can result in tough, dried, or burnt meat. Powered by smart technology, the BBQ Guru temperature control devices easily avoid this disaster by remotely measuring the internal temperature of your foods and effortlessly maintaining the precise cooking temperature inside your grill. The revolutionary DynaQ and UltraQ controllers take outdoor cooking to the next level with the Guru Status Light Ring. At a glance, you can get visual feedback on the status of your cooking temperature and the operation of the control. In addition, you can use this app to monitor or update your BBQ Guru temperature control device via Bluetooth or WiFi to achieve perfect predictability and consistency with your cooks without needing to hover by the cooker. You can also setup email and text notifications, so you’ll always know the most up-to-date status of your BBQ. Whether you’re in your backyard playing with the kids, relaxing by the pool, or hanging out with friends and family, a quick check on your phone over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi ensures your food is on target.

Screenshots

EGG Genius4 screens
BBQ Guru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EGG Genius at 4.6 against BBQ Guru's 1.0. EGG Genius also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 3) and review sentiment (22% vs 12%). On price, update cadence, 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

EGG Genius holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EGG Genius has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of EGG Genius's written reviews are positive against 12% of BBQ Guru's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EGG Genius ships an update fortnightly, BBQ Guru monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EGG Genius versus BBQ Guru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEGG GeniusBBQ Guru
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews — better12.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Big Green Egg, Inc.The BBQ Guru, Inc

Customer experience

EGG Genius

All ratings2,332 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral11.6%
Negative66.5%

BBQ Guru

All ratings160 ratings
Positive13.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive12.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative82.6%

User reviews

EGG Genius

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Maintains consistent temperature
  • 🔒 Secure remote monitoring
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🚀 Flawless cooking results

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi
  • 🐛 Inaccurate temperature readings
  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and login issues
  • 🐛 Loses connection when app is in background

BBQ Guru

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎯 Accurate temperature control when functioning properly
  • 📱 Convenient remote monitoring via app
  • 🔋 Reliable Bluetooth connectivity within range
  • ⚙️ Solid hardware design and build quality
  • 👨‍💼 Responsive customer service (when available)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 WiFi connectivity extremely unreliable and drops frequently
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes constantly during use
  • 🐛 Bluetooth connection drops out of range inconsistently
  • ❌ Share My Cook feature broken or non-functional
  • ❌ App requires constant reconnection and restart

Bugs and requests

EGG Genius

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during setup
  • Unable to reconnect device after updates
  • Loses all cook history after recent update
  • Forced to switch to Celsius temperature scale

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to manually control fan speed
  • Implement more customization options for cooking stages
  • Allow adding photos and notes to cook history
  • Improve app stability and reduce disconnections

BBQ Guru

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • WiFi connection fails to establish or maintain connection
  • App crashes when making temperature adjustments
  • Bluetooth disconnects when out of range and won't reconnect automatically
  • Share My Cook feature missing or non-functional
  • API errors during login attempts
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  • Device requires factory reset after app updates
  • App freezes when accessing timer or chart features
  • Temperature readings don't update unless app is closed and reopened
  • Device locks up mid-cook with fan stuck at 100%
  • Bluetooth PIN mismatch (4 digits shown but 3 required)
  • WiFi symbol shows connected but app shows disconnected
  • App doesn't recognize paired devices after update
  • Settings changes don't persist (temperature units revert)
  • Stop recording button too large, easily accidentally clicked
  • Device unresponsive to app commands despite showing connected
  • Pit temperature resets to zero randomly
  • Probe temperature readings inaccurate (9 degrees offset)
  • App doesn't send real-time alerts or notifications
  • Share My Cook website inaccurate or broken
  • Landscape mode not supported causing text overlap
  • Password reset emails not working
  • Long WiFi passwords with special characters rejected
  • App crashes when switching between Bluetooth and WiFi
  • Device shows purple WiFi light but app says disconnected

Requested features

14 requests
  • Temperature graph/chart over time tracking
  • iPhone push notifications and alerts
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Alexa voice control integration
  • Landscape mode support for tablets
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  • Food temperature probe tracking
  • Multiple alarm configuration options
  • WiFi-only connection option without Bluetooth
  • User forum for community support
  • Simplified setup wizard for new users
  • Better password validation (support longer/special characters)
  • Temperature unit consistency across all settings
  • Third-party app compatibility restoration
  • Legacy device support continuation

In-app purchases

None

EGG Genius

No in-app purchases

None

BBQ Guru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EGG Genius free?
EGG Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BBQ Guru free?
BBQ Guru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EGG Genius or BBQ Guru?
EGG Genius is rated higher. EGG Genius averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while BBQ Guru averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do EGG Genius or BBQ Guru have ads?
Neither EGG Genius nor BBQ Guru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EGG Genius or BBQ Guru?
EGG Genius ships an update fortnightly, and BBQ Guru monthly. Most recently, EGG Genius was updated on October 21, 2026 and BBQ Guru on October 13, 2026.

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