Comparison

Weber® iGrill® vs Tappecue

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

Tappecue

Monitor your cooking remotely in real-time, receiving alerts for temperature changes and doneness. This app allows you to track multiple cooking sessions, record data, and share progress with others, ensuring perfectly cooked food every time.

Highlights
  • Real-time remote monitoring
  • Temperature and doneness alerts
  • Cloud diary for cooking sessions
  • Guest mode for shared viewing
  • Analytical data graphing
  • Preset temperatures for meats
Features
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The Tappecue App has revolutionized the cooking experience through real-time online social cooking. Monitor yours, your friend’s and/or family’s smoking session and show up when the meat is done or give them a call or run back home when a temperature has gone astray. Never under/overcook your food again because the Tappecue App will alert you when your meat is done and when your chamber temperature has gone out of its range. Be an expert chef and impress all your friends because with Tappecue – you’ll always be one tap away from your barbecue. The Tappecue System comes with many features: —Now introducing Tappecue SessionBook; your customer exclusive Cloud Diary for your smoking sessions. Record, improve, and become an expert BBQ chef with the help of Tappecue SessionBook. —Monitor multiple Tappecues from anywhere on as many devices as desired on (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad with software iOS 10.x) or any browser for monitoring from any computer/tablet/WiFi TV, etc at www.tappecue.net —Alerting Functionality for user(s). —Unlimited Power for those long eight hour smokes. —Four Meat/Chamber Probes. —Guest Mode Functionality allows multiple users to view your temperatures and receive alerts. —Gather Analytical Data (you can graph temperatures in excel). —Expert in a Box —Preset temperatures for different meats —Add different meat types —Coming soon – recipes and cooking tutorials from professional BBQ chefs. Preset temperatures for different meats Add different meat types Be a part of the social cooking revolution by purchasing your own Tappecue at www.tappecue.com System Requirements You are required to have the following to use the Tappecue Temperature Monitoring System: • An Internet enabled smart device – iPhone/iPod Touch with software iOS 10.x or above. (although you may still look at the temperatures on the actual device LCD Panel),
• Wi-Fi Router or Mobile Hotspot, • Grill/Smoker/Oven/stovetop/any source of heat Contact info@innovating-solutions.com if you are unsure if Tappecue is the right solution for you.

Screenshots

Weber® iGrill®3 screens
Tappecue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weber® iGrill® at none against Tappecue's 1. Weber® iGrill® also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 1K). Tappecue's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On price, rating, 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. Tappecue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Weber® iGrill® asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Tappecue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weber® iGrill® has 30K ratings behind it against 1K, 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 79% of Tappecue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, Tappecue monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Weber® iGrill® versus Tappecue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeber® iGrill®Tappecue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30K ratings)4.7 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews79.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB39 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWeber-Stephen Products Co.Innovating Solutions LLC

Customer experience

Weber® iGrill®

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

Tappecue

All ratings1,039 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.7%

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

Tappecue

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate temperature monitoring
  • 📱 Convenient remote monitoring
  • 🔋 Long battery life
  • 🔧 Helpful customer support
  • 🔍 Detailed cooking data and graphs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 🔌 Limited wireless range
  • 💰 Expensive for some users
  • 🕹️ Confusing app interface
  • 🌧️ Durability concerns in outdoor use

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

Tappecue

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App no longer connects to older thermometer models
  • Inconsistent temperature readings and sync issues
  • Incorrect or missing cooking session data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add note-taking and photo-sharing capabilities
  • Improve graph readability and data visualization
  • Implement live activity updates for faster monitoring
  • Provide more customization options for alerts and notifications

In-app purchases

None

Weber® iGrill®

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tappecue

One-time1
  • Save Current Session$1.99

Questions

Is Weber® iGrill® free?
Weber® iGrill® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tappecue free?
Tappecue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weber® iGrill® or Tappecue?
Weber® iGrill® and Tappecue are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 30K and 1K ratings respectively.
Do Weber® iGrill® or Tappecue have ads?
Neither Weber® iGrill® nor Tappecue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weber® iGrill® or Tappecue?
Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, and Tappecue monthly. Most recently, Weber® iGrill® was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tappecue on October 12, 2026.

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