Comparison

BBQ vs BFOUR+

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

Head to head
About

BBQ

Features
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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.

About

BFOUR+

This smart cooking assistant connects to a wireless meat thermometer for real-time temperature monitoring and guided cooking. It offers alerts, custom calibration, and cooking history to help achieve perfect results for various meat types and doneness levels.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • WiFi wireless meat thermometer support
  • Guided cooking system
  • Ambient temperature detection
  • High-temperature calibration
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Cooking history and charts
Features
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BFOUR+ is an app designed for precision cooking. It seamlessly connects with the BFOUR smart thermometer to reshape your kitchen experience. Whether you're a home chef or a grilling enthusiast, it provides real-time monitoring and guided cooking to ensure perfect results every time. New Features: 1. WiFi Wireless Meat Thermometer Support: Adds support for the BF-70 and BF-80 wireless meat thermometers, enabling efficient and reliable remote temperature measurement via 2.4GHz WiFi. 2. Ambient Temperature Detection: Detects ambient temperatures up to 400°C (752°F), enhancing the grilling and oven experience. 3. High-Temperature Calibration: Supports custom calibration within ±10°C (752°F) for fine-tuning accuracy. When the ambient temperature drops below 50°C, calibration mode automatically exits and returns to the initial temperature, ensuring safety and accuracy. Core Features: • Real-time Temperature Monitoring & Alerts: Accurately monitor food's internal temperature anytime, anywhere. Instant push notifications are sent to your phone when temperature thresholds and cooking progress are reached, ensuring perfect cooking results. • Guided Cooking System: Supports 12 USDA-standard meat types and five doneness levels, making it easy to achieve professional-grade cooking results. • Multi-Device Compatibility: Seamlessly connect and manage multiple BFOUR devices for an integrated cooking experience. • Cooking History & Customization: Save your cooking history, set custom temperature targets, and download temperature charts. Download BFOUR+ and start a new smart cooking experience!

Screenshots

BBQ4 screens
BFOUR+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BBQ at weekly against BFOUR+'s every 3 weeks. BFOUR+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BBQ ships an update weekly, BFOUR+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BBQ versus BFOUR+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBQBFOUR+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer标 何BFOUR

In-app purchases

None

BBQ

No in-app purchases

None

BFOUR+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BBQ free?
BBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BFOUR+ free?
BFOUR+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BBQ or BFOUR+ have ads?
Neither BBQ nor BFOUR+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BBQ or BFOUR+?
BBQ ships an update weekly, and BFOUR+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, BBQ was updated on September 28, 2026 and BFOUR+ on October 8, 2026.

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