Comparison

Weber® iGrill® vs Grill Control

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Multiple timer setup
  • Extensive temperature preset library
  • Time and temperature graphing
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Access to product manuals and support
Features
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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)

About

Grill Control

This app connects to a smart adapter for gas grills, allowing you to remotely control burner temperature via your phone. A companion device can link multiple burners for even heat distribution.

Highlights
  • Remote burner control
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Smart adapter integration
  • Companion device linking
  • Even heat distribution
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Grill Control is a smart, battery-powered adapter for gas grills that simply attaches to the control knob. With the help of a temperature sensor installed in the grill, the corresponding burner is controlled via an app. With the separately available Companion Device, multiple burners on the grill can be linked together for even more evenly distributed heat.

Screenshots

Weber® iGrill®3 screens
Grill Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Weber® iGrill® at 30K against Grill Control's 1. Weber® iGrill® also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Grill Control's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grill Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weber® iGrill® has 30K ratings behind it against 1, 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 57% of Grill Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, Grill Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Weber® iGrill® versus Grill Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeber® iGrill®Grill Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeber-Stephen Products Co.Lakeside Innovation GmbH

Customer experience

Weber® iGrill®

All ratings30,110 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews476 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral12.4%
Negative37.4%

Grill Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

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

Grill Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Weber® iGrill®

No in-app purchases

None

Grill Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weber® iGrill® free?
Weber® iGrill® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grill Control free?
Grill Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Weber® iGrill® or Grill Control?
Grill Control is rated higher. Weber® iGrill® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Grill Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Weber® iGrill® or Grill Control have ads?
Neither Weber® iGrill® nor Grill Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weber® iGrill® or Grill Control?
Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, and Grill Control monthly. Most recently, Weber® iGrill® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Grill Control on September 9, 2026.

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