# Weber® iGrill® vs iGulu

The clearest difference is ads: Weber® iGrill® at none against iGulu's shown. Weber® iGrill® also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (30K vs 45). iGulu's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Weber® iGrill® against 4.7 for iGulu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weber® iGrill® has 30K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Weber® iGrill®'s written reviews are positive against 67% of iGulu's.

Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, iGulu weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weber® iGrill® | iGulu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weber-igrill/id400796680/reviews) | **[4.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igulu/id6468940942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Weber-Stephen Products Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412326) | [iGulu (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710991655) |

## What reviewers say

### Weber® iGrill®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weber-igrill/id400796680)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate temperature monitoring
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🔥 Helps achieve perfect cooking
- 📊 Useful temperature graphs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- ⏰ Unreliable alerts and notifications
- 🔍 Cluttered and unintuitive UI
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Temperature readings not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable temperature alerts
- Ability to name and manage multiple probes
- Estimated time to completion
- Cloud/WiFi connectivity for extended range


### iGulu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igulu/id6468940942)

Brew fresh beer at home with intelligent equipment control and custom recipes. Share your creations and connect with other enthusiasts. Purchase brewing kits and ingredients easily.

**Highlights:** Remote equipment control, Real-time brewing status monitoring, Customizable brewing processes and recipes, Homebrewers' community platform, Direct purchase of equipment and ingredients, Membership program for brewers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weber® iGrill® free?

Weber® iGrill® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iGulu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weber® iGrill® or iGulu?

iGulu is rated higher. Weber® iGrill® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while iGulu averages 4.7 from 45 ratings.

### Do Weber® iGrill® or iGulu have ads?

iGulu shows ads; Weber® iGrill® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weber® iGrill® or iGulu?

Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, and iGulu weekly. Most recently, Weber® iGrill® was updated on October 25, 2026 and iGulu on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*