Comparison

Weber® iGrill® vs Masterbuilt

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

Masterbuilt

Control your smart grill or smoker remotely. Adjust temperature, monitor cooking progress with real-time graphs, and receive alerts. Explore a vast recipe library to elevate your outdoor cooking experience.

Highlights
  • Remote grill and smoker control
  • Set and adjust temperature and time
  • Monitor meat probes and view graphs
  • Receive cooking notifications and alerts
  • Access a recipe library
  • View cooking history
Features
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Control your Masterbuilt Gravity Series®, AutoIgnite™ Series, and WiFi Smokers with our improved mobile app for a seamless grilling experience. Made for the modern grill master, you easily control your cooks with the power in the palm of your hand. Set and adjust temperature and time, monitor meat probes, view cooking history, discover hundreds of recipes, and take outdoor grilling to the next level. Features: Control Multiple Devices – Sync multiple Masterbuilt grills or smokers to the app for a digitally-driven outdoor cooking experience. Set Time and Temperature – Easily set your product’s desired cooking time and temperature. Notifications and Alerts—Receive alerts and notifications to help power on/off the grill, notify you when your meat probe has reached the desired temperature, and more. Interactive Cooking Graphs – Scroll through temperature graphs as you cook to stay on top of your game. Cooking History – Easily compare and interact with your past cooking adventures with a new session history feature. Recipe Library – Discover hundreds of new recipes and filter by food type, cooking style, or cook time. Product Compatibility – The Masterbuilt App is compatible with all Gravity Series Grills & Smokers, the AutoIgnite Series 545 Digital Charcoal Grill, and the 710 WiFi Digital Electric Smoker. Compatible products: Gravity Series 560 Grill & Smoker (MB20040220) Gravity Series 600 Grill & Smoker (MB20041023) Gravity Series 800 Grill & Smoker (MB20040221) Gravity Series 900 Grill & Smoker (MB20040122) Gravity Series 1050 Grill & Smoker (MB20041220) Gravity Series 1150 Grill & Smoker ( MB20041525) Gravity Series XT Grill & Smoker (MB20041223) 40” Digital Charcoal Smoker (MB20060321) AutoIgnite Series 545 Digital Charcoal Grill & Smoker (MB20041124) 710 WiFi Digital Electric Smoker (MB20070924) 710 WiFi Digital Electric Smoker EU (MB20072024, MB20072124, MB20072224)

Screenshots

Weber® iGrill®3 screens
Masterbuilt4 screens

Verdict

The call

Weber® iGrill® and Masterbuilt both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Weber® iGrill®'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Masterbuilt's. Weber® iGrill® also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Weber® iGrill® against 4.7 for Masterbuilt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Weber® iGrill®'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Masterbuilt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, Masterbuilt every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Weber® iGrill® versus Masterbuilt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeber® iGrill®Masterbuilt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30K ratings)4.7 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews — better13.1% of reviews
Number of ratings30K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeber-Stephen Products Co.PREMIER SPECIALTY BRANDS, LLC

Customer experience

Weber® iGrill®

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

Masterbuilt

All ratings11,968 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews464 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative76.5%

User reviews

Weber® iGrill®

From 30K App Store ratings

What 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

Masterbuilt

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great smoker and grill
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔥 Excellent flavor from charcoal and wood
  • 🍽️ Versatile (smoking, grilling, baking)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
  • 🔌 App frequently disconnects from smoker
  • 🔍 App lacks important features (e.g. temperature history, notifications)
  • 🔢 Inconsistent temperature readings
  • 🤖 App is buggy and unreliable

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

Masterbuilt

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently loses connection to smoker
  • Temperature settings not always reflected in smoker
  • Probe temperature selection options are limited
  • App crashes when trying to access certain features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to set custom probe temperatures
  • Improve app connectivity and reliability
  • Add more detailed cooking data and history
  • Provide better notifications and alerts

In-app purchases

None

Weber® iGrill®

No in-app purchases

None

Masterbuilt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weber® iGrill® free?
Weber® iGrill® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Masterbuilt free?
Masterbuilt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Weber® iGrill® or Masterbuilt?
Weber® iGrill® and Masterbuilt are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 30K and 12K ratings respectively.
Do Weber® iGrill® or Masterbuilt have ads?
Neither Weber® iGrill® nor Masterbuilt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weber® iGrill® or Masterbuilt?
Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, and Masterbuilt every 3 months. Most recently, Weber® iGrill® was updated on October 14, 2026 and Masterbuilt on October 14, 2026.

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