Comparison

Weber® iGrill® vs TechAssistant 2.0

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

TechAssistant 2.0

Access essential service information for RATIONAL cooking systems on the go. Quickly find appliance details, service parts, and technical documentation using a scanner or search functions. Manage orders and access training materials.

Highlights
  • Access RATIONAL cooking system service info
  • Search for appliances, parts, and technical info
  • Multifunction scanner for QR and barcodes
  • Device-specific documentation and catalogs
  • Generate PINs and passwords
  • Save favorite content
  • Order management
Features
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Access RATIONAL Service Information on the Go with the TechAssistant 2.0 App Use the TechAssistant 2.0 app to quickly and easily access the most important service information for RATIONAL cooking systems while on the move: iCombi Pro, iCombi Classic, iVario, SelfCookingCenter, CombiMaster Plus, and VarioCookingCenter. Log in to the app using your RATIONAL ID. Home – Your Central Overview The following functions are available here: Search – Global Search Search for appliances, service parts, and technical information. Device-specific information such as circuit diagrams, service parts, and additional info can be found using the equipment number. To do this, enter the last seven digits of the serial number or scan the QR code from the nameplate. You can also search specifically for documents by entering relevant keywords. Multifunction Scanner The scanner recognizes QR and barcodes and takes you directly to: • the corresponding device (QR code from the nameplate), • the shopping cart (barcode on service part packaging), • generates passwords for options (QR code on the device), • generates PINs for access to the service level (QR code on the device). Device Information If you don’t have a serial or equipment number, you can select a device using filter criteria here. At the end of the selection, you’ll gain access to the corresponding service parts catalog. Documentation Here you’ll find important documents for all supported devices: • Training materials • Installation instructions • Technical information • Conversion guides • Technical videos Service Reference Compact overview of messages and information related to the devices PINs and Passwords Here you can generate and find PINs for the service level and stored passwords from option management. Tab Bar – Navigation at the Bottom of the Screen Home – Back to the overview Favorites – Quick access to saved content Cart (active) – Overview of current orders More – Additional functions such as: • Cart management • Profile • Digital Service Manager • Marine support • Legal notice Notifications New documents or information are displayed here. RATIONAL decides whether a notification is sent for a document. If the notification is active, you will automatically receive a message.

Screenshots

Weber® iGrill®3 screens
TechAssistant 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Weber® iGrill® at 30K against TechAssistant 2.0's 1. TechAssistant 2.0's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

TechAssistant 2.0 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Weber® iGrill® versus TechAssistant 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeber® iGrill®TechAssistant 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeber-Stephen Products Co.RATIONAL AG

Customer experience

Weber® iGrill®

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

TechAssistant 2.0

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TechAssistant 2.0

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Weber® iGrill®

No in-app purchases

None

TechAssistant 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weber® iGrill® free?
Weber® iGrill® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TechAssistant 2.0 free?
TechAssistant 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Weber® iGrill® or TechAssistant 2.0?
TechAssistant 2.0 is rated higher. Weber® iGrill® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while TechAssistant 2.0 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Weber® iGrill® or TechAssistant 2.0 have ads?
Neither Weber® iGrill® nor TechAssistant 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weber® iGrill® or TechAssistant 2.0?
Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, and TechAssistant 2.0 every 2 months. Most recently, Weber® iGrill® was updated on September 24, 2026 and TechAssistant 2.0 on August 31, 2026.

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