# Weber® iGrill® vs Thirsty Lion

The clearest difference is rating: Weber® iGrill® at 4.7 against Thirsty Lion's 3.7. Weber® iGrill® also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 3). Thirsty Lion's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Weber® iGrill® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weber® iGrill® has 30K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, Thirsty Lion every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weber® iGrill® | Thirsty Lion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weber-igrill/id400796680/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirsty-lion/id862410484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 57 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Weber-Stephen Products Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412326) | [mes.mo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/390624582) |

## 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


### Thirsty Lion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirsty-lion/id862410484)

Stay updated with the latest information, offers, and events from an Irish pub in Neuwied. Enjoy live music, karaoke, sports broadcasts on large screens, and a beer garden. Offers a diverse menu of food and drinks.

**Highlights:** Daily updates on information and offers, Details on live music and karaoke, Sports broadcasts on large screens, Beer garden information, Menu highlights and drink selection

**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 Thirsty Lion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weber® iGrill® or Thirsty Lion?

Weber® iGrill® is rated higher. Weber® iGrill® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Thirsty Lion averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Weber® iGrill® or Thirsty Lion have ads?

Neither Weber® iGrill® nor Thirsty Lion shows ads.

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

Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, and Thirsty Lion every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weber® iGrill® was updated on October 23, 2026 and Thirsty Lion on October 23, 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.*