# Weber® Grills vs America's Test Kitchen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weber® Grills at none against America's Test Kitchen's 6. Weber® Grills also leads on ads (none vs shown). America's Test Kitchen's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 35%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. America's Test Kitchen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Weber® Grills asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Weber® Grills against 4.9 for America's Test Kitchen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.6K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Weber® Grills's written reviews are positive against 66% of America's Test Kitchen's.

Weber® Grills ships an update monthly, America's Test Kitchen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weber® Grills | America's Test Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weber-grills/id540468068/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-test-kitchen/id1365223384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.6K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.9% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 45 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Weber-Stephen Products Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412326) | [America's Test Kitchen LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/385122166) |

## What reviewers say

### Weber® Grills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weber-grills/id540468068)

Discover hundreds of recipes with step-by-step instructions and technique videos for all skill levels. Manage your grill, access warranty information, and utilize a handy timer for perfect results every time.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of recipes with step-by-step instructions, Technique videos and grilling tips, Grill registration and warranty management, Assembly and maintenance guides, Built-in timer, Grocery list creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful grilling guides and timers
- 👍 Comprehensive grilling information
- 🤖 Integrates with grill
- 🍔 Great recipes and cooking tips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Registration and login issues
- 🌡️ Lacks temperature unit options
- 🔍 Poor navigation and user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot register grill or create account
- App crashes when trying to use certain features
- Inconsistent temperature and time information
- Recipes and guides not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Restore grill temperature display
- Add Fahrenheit temperature option
- Improve assembly instructions
- Enhance recipe and cooking guidance


### America's Test Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-test-kitchen/id1365223384)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Access thousands of rigorously tested recipes, cooking videos, and expert product reviews. Enhance your culinary skills with on-demand classes taught by test kitchen professionals. Save favorites, create shopping lists, and discover new dishes for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 14,000+ tested recipes, Expert-led cooking classes, App-exclusive content, Product reviews and ratings, Save favorite recipes, Create shopping lists, Ad-free cooking episodes

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ATK Essential - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Classes Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Essential + Classes - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Classes Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| ATK Essential - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Essential + Classes - Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate app
- 👍 Excellent recipes and cooking tips
- 👍 Helpful product reviews and recommendations
- 👍 Valuable subscription worth the cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable server connectivity
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance and bugs
- 🔍 Limited search and organization features

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes and content not loading properly
- Inability to access account after updates
- Syncing issues between app and website
- Frequent log-outs and need to re-login

**Requested features**

- Add ability to categorize and organize saved recipes
- Improve search functionality and filtering options
- Implement sharing capabilities to easily share recipes
- Add support for metric measurements alongside imperial


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weber® Grills free?

Weber® Grills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is America's Test Kitchen free?

America's Test Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weber® Grills or America's Test Kitchen?

America's Test Kitchen is rated higher. Weber® Grills averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while America's Test Kitchen averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do Weber® Grills or America's Test Kitchen have ads?

America's Test Kitchen shows ads; Weber® Grills does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weber® Grills or America's Test Kitchen?

Weber® Grills ships an update monthly, and America's Test Kitchen fortnightly. Most recently, Weber® Grills was updated on October 23, 2026 and America's Test Kitchen on October 25, 2026.

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