Weber® iGrill® vs SmartThermo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Multiple timer setup
- Extensive temperature preset library
- Time and temperature graphing
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Access to product manuals and support
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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)
SmartThermo
Easily monitor your meat's temperature while grilling or smoking. Insert the probe, select your food and desired doneness, and receive alerts when it's perfectly cooked. Features include Bluetooth connectivity, a long-lasting battery, and multiple cooking modes.
- Wireless meat temperature monitoring
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Preset temperatures for 8 meats
- Custom doneness programming
- Alerts for perfect temperature
- Multiple cooking modes (Meat Profiles, Timer, Target Temp)
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It has been never easy to take your meat from grill. Now you can use this Smart Thermo® to make grill easier. Just simple insert the SmartThermo® probe into the meat you'd like to track, let the free app know what you're tracking and leave your SmartThermo® by the side of the grill (or smoker). This SmartThermo® alerts you when your meal has reached the perfect temperature. Program your choice of eight entrees and choose the desired doneness - and you're good to grill! - Bluetooth® v4.0 -100-hour battery life -Backlight LCD display -High-strength Magnetic on back for vertical mounting -Modern Touch Key Display -3 Modes: Meat Profiles / Countdown Timer / Target Temperature -Preset temperatures for and doneness for BEEF, LAMB, VEAL, HAMBURGER, PORK, TURKEY, CHICKEN & FISH. App requires a Bluetooth® Smart Ready device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Weber® iGrill® at 4.7 against SmartThermo's 1.8. Weber® iGrill® also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 16%) and ratings volume (30K vs 41). SmartThermo's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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
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 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weber® iGrill® has 30K ratings behind it against 41, 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 SmartThermo's.
Weber® iGrill® ships an update every 2 months, SmartThermo monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Weber® iGrill® | SmartThermo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (30K ratings) — better | 1.8 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews — better | 16.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weber-Stephen Products Co. | Fuzhou Emax Electronic Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Weber® iGrill®
SmartThermo
User reviews
Weber® iGrill®
From 30K App Store ratingsWhat 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
SmartThermo
From 41 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate temperature readings
- 👍 Works well when connected
- 👍 Alarm notifies desired temp
- 👍 Can see temperature remotely
- 👍 Foolproof meals when working
Room to improve
- 🐛 Does not work at all
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Unintuitive interface
- 🐛 Does not charge
- 🐛 App gives no info on errors
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
SmartThermo
Reported bugs
11 issues- App not connecting to phone
- Thermometer not charging
- App buttons hidden by notch
- App reverts to Celsius
- Bluetooth connection drops frequently
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- Timer function stopped working
- App crashes with iOS 9.0.1
- App not working with iOS 9.1
- App not pairing with new versions
- App not connecting to ET-737
- App not pairing with iOS 10
Requested features
9 requests- Update UI for newer iPhones
- Allow multiple device support
- Color coding for probes
- Add Apple Watch app
- Add graph of temperature
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- Estimate time to reach temp
- Alerts for cool down temperatures
- Ability to set alarms within app
- Timers continue when disconnected
In-app purchases
Weber® iGrill®
No in-app purchases
SmartThermo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Weber® iGrill® free?
Is SmartThermo free?
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