# HyperBBQ vs PROBE PLUS

The clearest difference is rating: HyperBBQ at 2.1 against PROBE PLUS's 1.6. HyperBBQ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (17% vs 7%). PROBE PLUS's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 14). 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.

HyperBBQ holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PROBE PLUS has 146 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of HyperBBQ's written reviews are positive against 7% of PROBE PLUS's.

HyperBBQ ships an update every 2 weeks, PROBE PLUS every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HyperBBQ | PROBE PLUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperbbq/id1460933663/reviews)** | [1.6 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probe-plus/id6449171085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **146** |
| Positive reviews | **16.7% of reviews** | 7.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [林青 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/680596060) | [Finemold Technologies Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452986984) |

## What reviewers say

### HyperBBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperbbq/id1460933663)

This smart cooking thermometer connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth to simplify grilling. It offers real-time temperature readings, preset recipes, and alerts when your food is ready. You can also track temperature over time with graph output.

**Highlights:** Real-time food temperature display, Preset recipes for different meats, Food-ready alarm, Timer, Temperature graph output (CSV)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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 HyperBBQ free?

HyperBBQ 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, HyperBBQ or PROBE PLUS?

HyperBBQ is rated higher. HyperBBQ averages 2.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PROBE PLUS averages 1.6 from 146 ratings.

### Do HyperBBQ or PROBE PLUS have ads?

Neither HyperBBQ nor PROBE PLUS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HyperBBQ or PROBE PLUS?

HyperBBQ ships an update every 2 weeks, and PROBE PLUS every 2 months. Most recently, HyperBBQ was updated on November 3, 2026 and PROBE PLUS on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*