Comparison

ECPin Pro vs BBQ TOOLS

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

Head to head
About

ECPin Pro

This app works with a wireless thermometer to help you achieve perfect cooking results. Monitor real-time temperature and get notified when your food is ready, all from your phone.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable cooking presets
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Notifications for doneness
  • Supports multiple devices
  • Water-resistant thermometer
Features
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Time, temperature, and heat are all important factors when it comes to cooking. To master these factors requires a lot of time, experience and practice. We understand that not everyone has the time or expertise to get it right, even professionals cannot control these factors 100% of the time. In the past, traditional needle thermometers were used to determine the doneness by measuring the temperature inside the meat, but without real-time information. The result is often disappointing with rough and dry meats or overcooked food. ECPIN ET180 is designed for home cooks who appreciate the fine art of cooking and values precise cooking results. Simply insert ET180 into the meat of your choice, select the desired cooking method and doneness on the app, and let the oven and ET180 do the rest for you. You will be notified on your phone when it’s done. The wireless design allows you to cook it anyway and anywhere you want. Real-time data is transferred to your phone where you can monitor, analyze and understand the status of your masterpiece. The highly efficient power management technology allows you to fully charge the ET180 in 2 minutes with 4 hours of usage time. ET180 is water resistant and designed for easy maintenance. Just rinse it with soap and water to get rid of the cooking residue. The ECPIN app can monitor up to 8 ET180's at once, allowing you to cook multiple dishes or a large piece of meat that require different cooking status and data.

About

BBQ TOOLS

Features
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BBQ probe useing bluetooth connect probe device.

Screenshots

ECPin Pro4 screens
BBQ TOOLS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ECPin Pro at every 5 weeks against BBQ TOOLS's every 7 months. ECPin Pro also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECPin Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, BBQ TOOLS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
ECPin Pro versus BBQ TOOLS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECPin ProBBQ TOOLS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews14.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better13.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size119 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMANFORD DEVELOPMENT LIMITEDZhejiang Shenwei Electric Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

ECPin Pro

No in-app purchases

None

BBQ TOOLS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ECPin Pro free?
ECPin Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BBQ TOOLS free?
BBQ TOOLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ECPin Pro or BBQ TOOLS have ads?
Neither ECPin Pro nor BBQ TOOLS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ECPin Pro or BBQ TOOLS?
ECPin Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and BBQ TOOLS every 7 months. Most recently, ECPin Pro was updated on September 17, 2026 and BBQ TOOLS on September 29, 2026.

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