Chi vs PiGrill
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chi
This smart cooking thermometer app simplifies grilling with four metal probes to monitor food and grill temperature. It offers preset temperatures for various meats and doneness levels, along with custom timer and target temperature modes. Receive instant readings and alerts for perfect cooking results.
- Four probe design
- Measure meat & air temperature
- Backlight display
- Three cooking modes
- Preset USDA temperatures
- Sound & vibration alerts
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Chileaf BBQ100 is smart cooking thermometer with four metal probe measures to monitor the cooking food , it will simplify your grill. - Four Probe design. - Measure meat & air temperature. - Backlight for cooking. - Three cooking mode. - Programmed with preset USDA approved temperature for different food and doneness level in meat profile mode. - User can directly set desired cooking temperature in target temperature mode. - User can directly set timer program for cooking in countdown timer mode. - Instant temperature. - Cooking progress. - Sound & vibration alert.
PiGrill
This app offers remote control and real-time temperature monitoring for smart grills. It sends alerts to ensure perfectly cooked food, making outdoor cooking more convenient and enjoyable.
- Remote grill control
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Smart cooking alerts
- Effortless smartphone control
- Convenient outdoor cooking
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Take your grilling to the next level with PI—the ultimate smart grilling app designed for barbecue enthusiasts. Whether you're enjoying a weekend cookout in your backyard or grilling under the stars on a camping adventure, PI gives you effortless control right from your smartphone. Key Features: - Remote Grill Control: Adjust your grill settings from anywhere, ensuring perfect results every time. - Real-Time Temperature Monitoring: Precisely track grill temperature in real-time to achieve flawlessly cooked food. - Smart Cooking Alerts: Receive timely cooking reminders and notifications, preventing overcooking or undercooking. PI makes grilling smarter, easier, and more convenient—so you can spend less time worrying and more time savoring delicious food with family and friends. Download PI now and revolutionize your grilling experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PiGrill at 5.0 against Chi's 1.0. Chi's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PiGrill holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Chi ships an update fortnightly, PiGrill every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chi | PiGrill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 276 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Chileaf Eletronics Co., LTD | Ningbo Maichuhai Intelligence Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Chi
PiGrill
In-app purchases
Chi
No in-app purchases
PiGrill
No in-app purchases
