Comparison

Weber Connect vs TechAssistant 2.0

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

Head to head
About

Weber Connect

This app acts as a dashboard and remote control for compatible smart grills. Monitor grill and food temperatures remotely, receive alerts, and even adjust cooking settings. Explore a vast library of recipes with step-by-step guidance for effortless grilling.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature monitoring
  • Temperature alerts
  • Remote cooking control
  • Smart recipes
  • Classic recipes
  • Live temperature graphs
  • Graph sharing and export
Features
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The Weber Connect app is your secret ingredient to Smart Grilling! Weber Connect is the companion app to Weber smart grills and devices. When paired to a Weber Connect grill or device, the app becomes your sensor dashboard, remote control, and recipe book all in one! Track temperatures from anywhere The temperature of your grill is important. Weber Connect grills and devices can track your grill's temperature and alert you when it drops below your target temp due to a flameout or spikes because of a flareup. With the Weber Connect app you can follow its temperature and get alerts for important events. Even more important is the temperature of your food! A few degrees are all that stand between perfect and overdone. Weber Connect grills and devices let you track your food's internal temperature precisely with connected food probes and transmit them to your app. Watch the temp rise on the graph so you know when it's almost time to head back outside to take the steaks off, or set a target temp and get alerted when it's done no matter where you are. Adjust the grill without getting up from the couch Some Weber grills, like the SmokeFire, can have their cook temperature and mode changed by the app. That means you can turn the heat up, go into SmokeBoost mode, or shut down your grill without taking your eyes off the game. Never wonder what to make for dinner again The Weber Connect app has over 800 recipes built-in, with more being published every month. Every recipe has been crafted and tested by Weber Grillmasters, and many are fan favorites, so you know you can't go wrong with any of them! And almost half of our recipes are Smart Recipes, which walk you through, step-by-step, with short looping videos and clear instructions so you know when you're doing it right. Grilling has never been easier or more fun! The new Weber Connect 2.0 app has the important features of the original app: • Remote temperature monitoring • Temperature limit alerts • Temperature range alerts • Timers • Remote cooking control for grills that support it • Smart Recipes • Classic Recipes • How-To videos for Weber Connect grills & devices • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE connectivity Plus some new tricks: • Live graphs • Graph sharing • Graph data export • Grill naming • Recently-cooked recipes • Recipe bookmarks • iPad support • Improved accessibility • Dark mode

About

TechAssistant 2.0

Access essential service information for RATIONAL cooking systems on the go. Quickly find appliance details, service parts, and technical documentation using a scanner or search functions. Manage orders and access training materials.

Highlights
  • Access RATIONAL cooking system service info
  • Search for appliances, parts, and technical info
  • Multifunction scanner for QR and barcodes
  • Device-specific documentation and catalogs
  • Generate PINs and passwords
  • Save favorite content
  • Order management
Features
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Access RATIONAL Service Information on the Go with the TechAssistant 2.0 App Use the TechAssistant 2.0 app to quickly and easily access the most important service information for RATIONAL cooking systems while on the move: iCombi Pro, iCombi Classic, iVario, SelfCookingCenter, CombiMaster Plus, and VarioCookingCenter. Log in to the app using your RATIONAL ID. Home – Your Central Overview The following functions are available here: Search – Global Search Search for appliances, service parts, and technical information. Device-specific information such as circuit diagrams, service parts, and additional info can be found using the equipment number. To do this, enter the last seven digits of the serial number or scan the QR code from the nameplate. You can also search specifically for documents by entering relevant keywords. Multifunction Scanner The scanner recognizes QR and barcodes and takes you directly to: • the corresponding device (QR code from the nameplate), • the shopping cart (barcode on service part packaging), • generates passwords for options (QR code on the device), • generates PINs for access to the service level (QR code on the device). Device Information If you don’t have a serial or equipment number, you can select a device using filter criteria here. At the end of the selection, you’ll gain access to the corresponding service parts catalog. Documentation Here you’ll find important documents for all supported devices: • Training materials • Installation instructions • Technical information • Conversion guides • Technical videos Service Reference Compact overview of messages and information related to the devices PINs and Passwords Here you can generate and find PINs for the service level and stored passwords from option management. Tab Bar – Navigation at the Bottom of the Screen Home – Back to the overview Favorites – Quick access to saved content Cart (active) – Overview of current orders More – Additional functions such as: • Cart management • Profile • Digital Service Manager • Marine support • Legal notice Notifications New documents or information are displayed here. RATIONAL decides whether a notification is sent for a document. If the notification is active, you will automatically receive a message.

Screenshots

Weber Connect4 screens
TechAssistant 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TechAssistant 2.0 at 5.0 against Weber Connect's 4.6. TechAssistant 2.0 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Weber Connect's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 1). 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

TechAssistant 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weber Connect has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weber Connect ships an update every 2 months, TechAssistant 2.0 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Weber Connect versus TechAssistant 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeber ConnectTechAssistant 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWeber-Stephen Products Co.RATIONAL AG

Customer experience

Weber Connect

All ratings3,180 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral18.5%
Negative50.7%

TechAssistant 2.0

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Weber Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes during firmware updates
  • Temperature probe readings inaccurate
  • Inability to change temperature units
  • Recipes and cooking programs not loading
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Temperature history graphs
  • Customizable temperature alerts
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Remote grill control
  • Ability to save custom cooking programs

TechAssistant 2.0

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Weber Connect

No in-app purchases

None

TechAssistant 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weber Connect free?
Weber Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TechAssistant 2.0 free?
TechAssistant 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Weber Connect or TechAssistant 2.0?
TechAssistant 2.0 is rated higher. Weber Connect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while TechAssistant 2.0 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Weber Connect or TechAssistant 2.0 have ads?
Neither Weber Connect nor TechAssistant 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weber Connect or TechAssistant 2.0?
Weber Connect ships an update every 2 months, and TechAssistant 2.0 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Weber Connect was updated on October 14, 2026 and TechAssistant 2.0 on October 11, 2026.

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