Comparison

Weber® iGrill® vs Masterbuilt Classic

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 Classic

Easily control your Masterbuilt digital electric smoker from your phone. Access a collection of recipes and create integrated shopping lists for your culinary creations.

Highlights
  • Control multiple smokers
  • Share smoker control
  • Recipe collection
  • Integrated shopping list
Features
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Whether you're a beginner or pro, you will achieve a perfect cook every time. Simply connect your smoker to the app and let us do the work. FEATURES • Control multiple Masterbuilt digital electric smokers with a single mobile device • Control the same Masterbuilt digital electric smoker from multiple devices • Craft a masterpiece with our collection of delicious recipes • Capture all the ingredients for your masterpiece with the integrated shopping list

Screenshots

Weber® iGrill®3 screens
Masterbuilt Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Weber® iGrill® at 4.7 against Masterbuilt Classic's 2.0. Weber® iGrill® also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 16%) and ratings volume (30K vs 218). Masterbuilt Classic's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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

Weber® iGrill® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weber® iGrill® has 30K ratings behind it against 218, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Weber® iGrill®'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Masterbuilt Classic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, Masterbuilt Classic monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Weber® iGrill® versus Masterbuilt Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeber® iGrill®Masterbuilt Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30K ratings) — better2.0 (218 ratings)
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews — better16.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30K — better218
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB232 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 Classic

All ratings218 ratings
Positive21.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative75.7%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative76.4%

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 Classic

From 218 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Clean app
  • 🚀 Great addition to the smoker

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable temperature readings
  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Safe mode issues
  • 🐛 Difficult to 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

Masterbuilt Classic

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Bluetooth connection constantly drops
  • App fails to recognize smoker model
  • Temperature and timer settings not working
  • Recipe menu crashes app
  • Login issues between app and website

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set meat probe temperature alarms
  • Ability to save/favorite recipes
  • Ability to name probes
  • Startup mode to burn off before cooking
  • Ability to view cooking process history/stats

In-app purchases

None

Weber® iGrill®

No in-app purchases

None

Masterbuilt Classic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weber® iGrill® free?
Weber® iGrill® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Masterbuilt Classic free?
Masterbuilt Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Weber® iGrill® or Masterbuilt Classic?
Weber® iGrill® is rated higher. Weber® iGrill® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Masterbuilt Classic averages 2.0 from 218 ratings.
Do Weber® iGrill® or Masterbuilt Classic have ads?
Neither Weber® iGrill® nor Masterbuilt Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weber® iGrill® or Masterbuilt Classic?
Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, and Masterbuilt Classic monthly. Most recently, Weber® iGrill® was updated on October 15, 2026 and Masterbuilt Classic on October 6, 2026.

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