# Expert Grill vs Pit Boss Grills

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pit Boss Grills at 52% against Expert Grill's 6%. Pit Boss Grills also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 84). Expert Grill's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). 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.

Pit Boss Grills holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pit Boss Grills has 2.4K ratings behind it against 84, 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 52% of Pit Boss Grills's.

Expert Grill ships an update every 3 weeks, Pit Boss Grills every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expert Grill | Pit Boss Grills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-grill/id1521389043/reviews) | **[4.0 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pit-boss-grills/id1622090022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.4% of reviews | **52.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 153 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taylor Technology Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786343668) | [Outdoor Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294947901) |

## 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


### Pit Boss Grills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pit-boss-grills/id1622090022)

Discover a wide range of grilling recipes and explore essential accessories to elevate your outdoor cooking. This app enhances both your specific grill experience and your general grilling endeavors.

**Highlights:** Grilling recipes, Grill accessories, Enhanced grilling experience, Everyday grilling improvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and improved app
- 👍 Cleaner and more user-friendly interface
- 👍 Allows control of multiple grills
- 👍 Grill firmware update process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with WiFi and Bluetooth
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and loss of connection
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Delayed temperature updates and sync issues
- 🐛 Notifications not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Probe temperature settings not clearing properly
- Grill temperature dropping unexpectedly during cooks
- App unable to connect to grill after firmware update

**Requested features**

- Add temperature graphs and cooking analytics
- Allow more granular temperature control (5-degree increments)
- Implement probe temperature alerts and notifications
- Restore features from previous SmokeIT app
- Add Apple Watch integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expert Grill free?

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

### Is Pit Boss Grills free?

Pit Boss Grills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Expert Grill or Pit Boss Grills?

Pit Boss Grills is rated higher. Expert Grill averages 2.1 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Pit Boss Grills averages 4.0 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Expert Grill or Pit Boss Grills have ads?

Neither Expert Grill nor Pit Boss Grills shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Expert Grill or Pit Boss Grills?

Expert Grill ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pit Boss Grills every 5 weeks. Most recently, Expert Grill was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pit Boss Grills on November 12, 2026.

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