# Expert Grill vs TempSpike

The clearest difference is rating: TempSpike at 4.6 against Expert Grill's 2.0. TempSpike also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 6%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 80). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

TempSpike holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TempSpike has 2.7K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Expert Grill's written reviews are positive against 42% of TempSpike's.

Expert Grill ships an update every 3 weeks, TempSpike every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expert Grill | TempSpike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-grill/id1521389043/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempspike/id1616090792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.4% of reviews | **42.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 153 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taylor Technology Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786343668) | [iTronics Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482729699) |

## What reviewers say

### Expert Grill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-grill/id1521389043)

Control your compatible grill remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust target temperatures, set alarms, and manage function modes directly from your smartphone. Change temperature units displayed on the grill.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth grill connection, Target temperature setting, Temperature alarm control, Grill function mode adjustment, Temperature unit conversion

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate thermometer readings
- 👍 Grill itself is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant Bluetooth disconnects
- 🐛 App loses connection when switching apps
- 🐛 App loses connection when phone sleeps
- 🐛 Poor Bluetooth range
- 🐛 App requires frequent re-pairing

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth doesn't present on iPhone
- Back arrow and App Store overlap
- App couldn't connect to thermometer
- Bluetooth connection spotty/non-existent
- App disconnects after short period

**Requested features**

- Save past cooks and notes
- Option to name grill
- Real Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth
- Improve preset temperatures
- Ability to 'forget' paired devices


### TempSpike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempspike/id1616090792)

Monitor your barbecue's temperature and time remotely using a wireless Bluetooth connection. Receive immediate alerts when your food reaches the set temperature or time.

**Highlights:** Wireless Bluetooth connectivity, Remote temperature monitoring, Remote time monitoring, Instant alerts, Set custom temperatures, Set custom times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate temperature monitoring
- 🔧 Customizable cooking profiles
- ⏱️ Helpful time remaining estimates
- 💡 Ambient temperature tracking
- 👍 Easy to use app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnects
- 🔋 Limited battery life
- 🔍 Confusing alarm on/off indicators
- 📱 Lack of Apple Watch support
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Probe color identification reversed in app
- Cooking progress not saved when app is closed
- Estimated time remaining feature not working
- Issues with adding new cooking profiles

**Requested features**

- Add widget support for quick temperature checks
- Allow more flexibility in setting temperature alarms
- Improve data export functionality
- Enhance cooking graph to show real-time data
- Add support for more meat types and cooking profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expert Grill free?

Expert Grill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TempSpike free?

TempSpike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Expert Grill or TempSpike?

TempSpike is rated higher. Expert Grill averages 2.0 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while TempSpike averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Expert Grill or TempSpike have ads?

Neither Expert Grill nor TempSpike shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Expert Grill or TempSpike?

Expert Grill ships an update every 3 weeks, and TempSpike every 5 weeks. Most recently, Expert Grill was updated on October 14, 2026 and TempSpike on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*