Comparison

LocalPlay TV vs CHEFBBQ

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

Head to head
About

LocalPlay TV

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LocalPlay TV makes it easy to access local broadcast television on modern devices. With LocalPlay TV, you can enjoy local broadcast TV programming — including news, sports, and prime-time shows — when they are broadcast in your area, without cable bundles or long-term contracts. LocalPlay TV focuses on infrastructure and access, helping users connect to over-the-air local broadcast television through a simple, easy-to-use app experience. The app lets you browse available broadcasts, select programming, and view content on supported devices — all with straightforward setup and flexible viewing options. Features include: Simple access to local broadcast television Live local news, sports, and prime-time programming (based on local broadcast availability) Optional recording features for supported broadcasts Works across supported phones, tablets, and smart TVs No cable bundles or long-term commitments Availability varies by location and broadcast schedule. LocalPlay TV does not create or provide television programming. Broadcast availability depends on local stations and regional coverage.

About

CHEFBBQ

This app connects to a smart barbecue thermometer via Bluetooth to monitor cooking temperatures in real time. It sends notifications when preset temperature alarms are reached, helping users achieve perfect results.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable temperature alarms
  • Push notifications
  • Ringtone alerts
Features
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This product is a device that monitors the temperature of a user's barbecue in real time: The mobile phone APP (CHIFBIBIQ) connects to the device through Bluetooth. After the device successfully connects to the APP, the device will transmit the detected temperature data to the APP through Bluetooth broadcast mode, According to the alarm value set by the user, when the temperature reaches the set value, the APP terminal will notify the user through a ringing tone and push.

Screenshots

LocalPlay TV4 screens
CHEFBBQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LocalPlay TV at 13.0 against CHEFBBQ's 15.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalPlay TV ships an update every 5 weeks, CHEFBBQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LocalPlay TV versus CHEFBBQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalPlay TVCHEFBBQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.2 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—32 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRobert Kulakowski小金 吴

In-app purchases

None

LocalPlay TV

No in-app purchases

None

CHEFBBQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LocalPlay TV free?
LocalPlay TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CHEFBBQ free?
CHEFBBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LocalPlay TV or CHEFBBQ have ads?
Neither LocalPlay TV nor CHEFBBQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocalPlay TV or CHEFBBQ?
LocalPlay TV ships an update every 5 weeks, and CHEFBBQ every 3 weeks. Most recently, LocalPlay TV was updated on September 16, 2026 and CHEFBBQ on September 28, 2026.

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