Comparison

ToGrill vs Balteco

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

Head to head
About

ToGrill

Monitor your barbecue's temperature in real-time with support for multiple probes and a variety of preset foods. Set custom temperatures, receive alarms, and visualize your cooking history. Share your barbecue achievements on social media.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature display
  • Support for six temperature probes
  • Twelve main barbecue food presets
  • Customizable preset temperatures
  • Timer and temperature alarms
  • Temperature graph and history export
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Displays temperature in real-time. Six temperature probes can work at the same time Twelve main barbecue foods for options Customized preset temperature Timer and temperature alarm Temperature graph Temperature history data export Barbecue poster sharing on social platforms

About

Balteco

Features
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The Balteco application allows you to remotely control Balteco steam saunas from your mobile phone. Use the app to turn on the sauna, regulate the temperature, set timers, and choose your preferred light color. Use demo mode to familiarize yourself with application functionality without owning the sauna.

Screenshots

ToGrill4 screens
Balteco3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ToGrill at fortnightly against Balteco's every 5 weeks. Balteco'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

ToGrill ships an update fortnightly, Balteco every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ToGrill versus Balteco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToGrillBalteco
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer林青 刘SP Engineers

Bugs and requests

ToGrill

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes 6-10 times before working
  • Login screen freezes with validation errors
  • QR code scanner doesn't recognize codes
  • Bluetooth disconnects when app is backgrounded
  • Device requires factory reset after iOS updates
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  • App closes when switching between apps
  • WiFi password prompt loops infinitely
  • Pairing fails at device detection stage
  • Notifications fail to trigger at target temperature
  • App crashes on startup without probe connected
  • History and photos lost after updates
  • Settings reset after app reinstall

Requested features

7 requests
  • Apple Watch widget support
  • iPhone home screen widget
  • Estimated cooking completion time
  • Ambient temperature alarms
  • Multiple device support improvements
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  • Background app functionality
  • Persistent temperature unit preference

Balteco

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ToGrill

No in-app purchases

None

Balteco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToGrill free?
ToGrill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balteco free?
Balteco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ToGrill or Balteco have ads?
Neither ToGrill nor Balteco shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToGrill or Balteco?
ToGrill ships an update fortnightly, and Balteco every 5 weeks. Most recently, ToGrill was updated on November 11, 2026 and Balteco on November 7, 2026.

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