BBQ vs ARmeator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BBQ
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1. It is mainly connected to hardware through Bluetooth 4.0 to realize real-time temperature monitoring and timing alarm. 2.Set the Bluetooth disconnection alarm, set the timing alarm, set the maximum temperature alarm, and set the alarm outside the temperature range.
ARmeator
This app connects to a wireless meat thermometer via Bluetooth to monitor cooking temperatures in real-time. It provides alerts when preset temperatures are reached and offers guided settings for various meats, ensuring perfect results for any cook.
- Bluetooth connectivity to thermometer
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Customizable temperature alerts
- Guided cooking temperatures for various meats
- User-friendly interface for all skill levels
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Armeator is a smart application that works in tandem with the Armeator wireless meat thermometer. By connecting to the thermometer through Bluetooth, the app allows you to monitor the temperature in real-time and alerts you when the preset temperature is reached. The app provides guided temperatures for various types of meat cooking, giving you the option to select the desired temperature settings to match your cooking preferences. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced chef, Armeator makes it easy to achieve perfect results every time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BBQ at weekly against ARmeator's monthly. ARmeator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
BBQ ships an update weekly, ARmeator monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBQ | ARmeator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.3 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 标 何 | HONGKONG DAMAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED |
In-app purchases
BBQ
No in-app purchases
ARmeator
No in-app purchases
