Comparison

D&M Distributing vs Blackstone Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

D&M Distributing

The D&M Distributing App

★ 3.7122 ratingsView app →

About

D&M Distributing

Features

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Order from D&M Distributing anytime, anywhere—with just a few taps. Our mobile app lets you search our complete product catalog, manage and update your ordering guide, and buy what you need at the moment you need it. It’s part of our commitment to giving you an ordering experience you’ll love. Select benefits include: - No-headache ordering: access our full catalog & re-order easily - Better manage deliveries: track order status and view full order history - Keep everything together: delivery days, cutoff times, order updates, and promotions all in one - place - Align your team: Fully viewable records of chats and order history to make sure everyone stays on - the same page - Get in touch anytime: communicate directly with your D&M Distributing rep in the app

About

Blackstone Connect

Monitor and control your wood pellet grill remotely via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Keep track of your meat's temperature from anywhere, ensuring perfect cooking results on your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth grill control
Remote meat temperature monitoring
Smartphone and tablet compatibility
Always-on grill management

Features

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With this app you can control your wood pellet grill with wifi and bluetooth. Always controlling your meat wherever you are. Works on smartphones and tablets.

Screenshots

D&M Distributing4 screens

Blackstone Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blackstone Connect at weekly against D&M Distributing's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D&M Distributing ships an update every 5 months, Blackstone Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

D&M Distributing versus Blackstone Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	D&M Distributing	Blackstone Connect
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.7 (122 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	16.9% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	122 — better
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Weekly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	85 MB	68 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Pomegranate Technologies, Inc.	Blackstone Products

Bugs and requests

D&M Distributing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blackstone Connect

Reported bugs

12 issues

Network anomalies error preventing login
App fails to connect to grill after restart
WiFi setup crashes during configuration
App endlessly searches for grill
Cannot type network name - manual entry fails

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App loses account/session data
Temperature readings jump 2-4 degrees inconsistently
Notifications not alerting when temperature targets reached
App crashes when attempting unavailable actions
Recent update broke core functionality
Bluetooth connection not recognized after update
App won't populate temperatures on startup

Requested features

11 requests

Apple Watch compatibility
Temperature threshold alerts (below minimum)
Custom probe naming functionality
Temperature history and graph tracking throughout cook
Meat type selection with recommended doneness temperatures

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More prominent alarm notifications (like alarm clock)
Grill internal temperature alerts for flame-out detection
Remote control of grill on/off and temperature adjustment
Persistent timers that continue when app is closed
Account creation and login system
Better range for WiFi connectivity

In-app purchases

None

D&M Distributing

No in-app purchases

None

Blackstone Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is D&M Distributing free?

D&M Distributing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Blackstone Connect free?

Blackstone Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do D&M Distributing or Blackstone Connect have ads?

Neither D&M Distributing nor Blackstone Connect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, D&M Distributing or Blackstone Connect?

D&M Distributing ships an update every 5 months, and Blackstone Connect weekly. Most recently, D&M Distributing was updated on October 13, 2026 and Blackstone Connect on October 23, 2026.