# Thermometer vs BBQ Go

The clearest difference is rating: Thermometer at 4.4 against BBQ Go's 2.7. Thermometer also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 154). BBQ Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thermometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BBQ Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thermometer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermometer has 4.2K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Thermometer's written reviews are positive against 32% of BBQ Go's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Thermometer ships an update every 2 months, BBQ Go every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thermometer | BBQ Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermometer/id357949214/reviews)** | [2.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbq-go/id1163595179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 154 |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews | **31.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 48 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Morcos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453181584) | [Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163595178) |

## What reviewers say

### Thermometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermometer/id357949214)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPod Touch into a thermometer, displaying the exact outside temperature based on your current location. It provides detailed local weather conditions and allows you to check temperatures for other cities.

**Highlights:** Real-time outdoor temperature display, Location-based temperature readings, Local weather condition reports, Temperature checks for other cities, Celsius and Fahrenheit support, Universal app for all devices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Temperature Forecast | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick temperature display
- 💡 Useful for checking outdoor temperature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🔍 Doesn't measure room/indoor temperature
- 💤 Doesn't update temperature in real-time
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Excessive ads even in paid version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Doesn't detect location properly
- Reported temperatures are inconsistent

**Requested features**

- Option to display indoor temperature
- Real-time temperature updates
- Ability to set temperature alerts/alarms


### BBQ Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbq-go/id1163595179)

This smart cooking thermometer connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, providing real-time temperature readings. Monitor multiple probes, set custom cooking modes, and receive timely alerts for perfectly cooked meals.

**Highlights:** Real-time temperature display, Supports up to 6 probes, Customizable cooking modes, Countdown timer, Sound and vibration alarms, Temperature graphing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate temperature monitoring
- 👍 Customizable presets
- 🔒 Stable Bluetooth connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and data loss
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ⚠️ Outdated app design and lack of updates
- 🔇 Annoying alarm sound with no volume control

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with newer iPhone models
- Bluetooth connection issues leading to data loss
- Temperature graph resets unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add Russian language support
- Implement Apple Watch app
- Improve temperature graph functionality (adjustable scale, save history)
- Allow custom alarm sounds and volume control
- Introduce ability to save and review past cooks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thermometer free?

Thermometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BBQ Go free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thermometer or BBQ Go?

Thermometer is rated higher. Thermometer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while BBQ Go averages 2.7 from 154 ratings.

### Do Thermometer or BBQ Go have ads?

Thermometer shows ads; BBQ Go does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thermometer or BBQ Go?

Thermometer ships an update every 2 months, and BBQ Go every 3 months. Most recently, Thermometer was updated on September 23, 2026 and BBQ Go on September 22, 2026.

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