Weber® iGrill® vs Expert Grill
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weber® iGrill®
This app connects to smart grilling thermometers to provide real-time temperature monitoring and timers. It helps take the guesswork out of cooking by offering preset temperatures and graphing capabilities, allowing you to focus on your guests.
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Multiple timer setup
- Extensive temperature preset library
- Time and temperature graphing
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Access to product manuals and support
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Backed by over 65 years of grilling know-how, Weber takes grilling to the next level with app connected technology. No more wondering if your food is done or when the perfect moment is to flip your steak. It’s time to take the hassle out of grilling with Weber’s newly redesigned Weber iGrill App. Let us focus on the key to a perfect meal- time and temperature- while you spend time with family and friends. The Weber iGrill App provides quick, no hassle, finger-tip access to timers, temperature monitoring, and more. Products compatible with the Weber iGrill App: ● iGrill Mini ● iGrill 2 ● iGrill 3 ● Pulse 1000 ● Pulse 2000 ● Kitchen Thermometer ● Kitchen Thermometer Mini ● iGrill Classic Weber iGrill App Features: ● An all new look and user interface ● Easy in-app connection through Bluetooth® ● Simplified grilling setup straight from the Home Screen ● Extensive temperature preset library for various cuts of meat and fish ● Updated time and temperature graphing ● Grilling by temperature range ● Custom and preset temperatures ● Ability to set up multiple timers at once. Track your grilling session in minutes or hours ● Ability to export temperature graph data ● Custom settings allowing you to name your device and set the probe color indicator to make keeping track of your devices simple ● Access to Product Manuals, Quick Start Guides, and Customer Support ● In-app feedback form Languages Supported: English (UK), English (Australia), German, French (Canada), French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Portuguese (Brazil)
Expert Grill
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.
- Bluetooth grill connection
- Target temperature setting
- Temperature alarm control
- Grill function mode adjustment
- Temperature unit conversion
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Expert Grill is a companion app for using applicable grill devices. You can use our app to search and connect grill devices with your phone via Bluetooth. You can control the target temp setting and adjust the temp alarm. Furthermore, you can use the app to control the function mode of your grill, and change the temp units on the devices' display. If your phone not pairing with this APP, please comment with your phone model, we will update our support range. Thank you for your support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weber® iGrill® at 50% against Expert Grill's 6%. Weber® iGrill® also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (30K vs 84). Expert Grill's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Weber® iGrill® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weber® iGrill® has 30K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Weber® iGrill®'s written reviews are positive against 6% of Expert Grill's.
Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, Expert Grill every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weber® iGrill® | Expert Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (30K ratings) — better | 2.1 (84 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews — better | 6.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | 84 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weber-Stephen Products Co. | Taylor Technology Company |
Customer experience
Weber® iGrill®
Expert Grill
User reviews
Weber® iGrill®
From 30K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate temperature monitoring
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🔥 Helps achieve perfect cooking
- 📊 Useful temperature graphs
Room to improve
- 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- ⏰ Unreliable alerts and notifications
- 🔍 Cluttered and unintuitive UI
- 🔋 High battery drain
Expert Grill
From 84 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate thermometer readings
- 👍 Grill itself is good
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant Bluetooth disconnects
- 🐛 App loses connection when switching apps
- 🐛 App loses connection when phone sleeps
- 🐛 Poor Bluetooth range
- 🐛 App requires frequent re-pairing
Bugs and requests
Weber® iGrill®
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Temperature readings not updating properly
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable temperature alerts
- Ability to name and manage multiple probes
- Estimated time to completion
- Cloud/WiFi connectivity for extended range
Expert Grill
Reported bugs
51 issues- 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
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- Reconnection needed after visiting other pages
- App needs reprogramming
- App not well supported
- App doesn't find smoker
- App loads then crashes
- Can't find transceiver
- Requires uninstall/reinstall to work
- App doesn't connect after charging
- Drops connection frequently
- App won't connect at all
- App disconnects instantly when switching apps
- Laggy performance
- App disconnects if you go out of the app
- Requires deleting and redownloading app to connect
- App stopped working
- App can't find grill to connect
- Have to reconnect if screen goes to sleep
- Bluetooth prone to disconnect
- Needs Wi-Fi and better options
- Looses connection if navigating away
- Doesn't maintain connection in background
- App has to rediscover unit every time
- Constant notifications of lost connection
- Annoying alarm message on disconnect
- Bluetooth failed after 6 uses
- App loses connection as soon as you close it
- App needs a lot of work
- Horrible Bluetooth setup
- Has to walk up and pair every time
- Wish app would run in background
- Have to reconnect every time iPhone turns off or switches apps
- Disconnects repeatedly during use
- Constantly had to disconnect/reconnect/cycle Bluetooth power
- Disconnects almost randomly
- Set temp ranges or timers get erased
- App connected at first, then lost signal
- Will not connect to phone at all now
- App disconnecting every time phone goes into sleep mode
- Loses connection every time phone goes to sleep
- Looses connection every time you change screens
- Slow and clunky
- App loses connectivity when phone is closed
- Has to reconnect to the grill every time you open the app
- Can't set temperature or anything using the app
- App won't alarm on phone when it reaches temp
- Keypad in the way of 'ok' button for probe settings
Requested features
6 requests- Save past cooks and notes
- Option to name grill
- Real Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth
- Improve preset temperatures
- Ability to 'forget' paired devices
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- Audible alarm on phone for temps and time
In-app purchases
Weber® iGrill®
No in-app purchases
Expert Grill
No in-app purchases
Questions
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