Fo4rty Ei8ht vs Blackstone Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fo4rty Ei8ht
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Kid friendly, Restaurant. Happy Hour 3-7pm everyday. Very open, positive, warm atmosphere. Come Eat Drink & Enjoy with us
Blackstone Connect
Monitor and control your wood pellet grill remotely via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Keep track of your meat's temperature from anywhere, ensuring perfect cooking results on your smartphone or tablet.
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth grill control
- Remote meat temperature monitoring
- Smartphone and tablet compatibility
- Always-on grill management
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With this app you can control your wood pellet grill with wifi and bluetooth. Always controlling your meat wherever you are. Works on smartphones and tablets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Blackstone Connect at weekly against Fo4rty Ei8ht's every 38 months. Fo4rty Ei8ht's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fo4rty Ei8ht ships an update every 38 months, Blackstone Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fo4rty Ei8ht | Blackstone Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (122 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 122 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Taliup | Blackstone Products |
Bugs and requests
Fo4rty Ei8ht
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Blackstone Connect
Reported bugs
12 issues- Network anomalies error preventing login
- App fails to connect to grill after restart
- WiFi setup crashes during configuration
- App endlessly searches for grill
- Cannot type network name - manual entry fails
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- App loses account/session data
- Temperature readings jump 2-4 degrees inconsistently
- Notifications not alerting when temperature targets reached
- App crashes when attempting unavailable actions
- Recent update broke core functionality
- Bluetooth connection not recognized after update
- App won't populate temperatures on startup
Requested features
11 requests- Apple Watch compatibility
- Temperature threshold alerts (below minimum)
- Custom probe naming functionality
- Temperature history and graph tracking throughout cook
- Meat type selection with recommended doneness temperatures
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- More prominent alarm notifications (like alarm clock)
- Grill internal temperature alerts for flame-out detection
- Remote control of grill on/off and temperature adjustment
- Persistent timers that continue when app is closed
- Account creation and login system
- Better range for WiFi connectivity
In-app purchases
Fo4rty Ei8ht
No in-app purchases
Blackstone Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Fo4rty Ei8ht free?
Is Blackstone Connect free?
Do Fo4rty Ei8ht or Blackstone Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Fo4rty Ei8ht or Blackstone Connect?
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