# TasteMatch vs BBQ Geek

The clearest difference is monetization model: BBQ Geek at free with in-app purchases against TasteMatch's subscription. BBQ Geek also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). TasteMatch's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TasteMatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BBQ Geek sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TasteMatch against 5.0 for BBQ Geek. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TasteMatch has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of TasteMatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of BBQ Geek's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TasteMatch | BBQ Geek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastematch/id6446854485/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbq-geek/id6813149988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 95 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TasteMatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679387438) | [William Stokes](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813149990) |

## What reviewers say

### TasteMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastematch/id6446854485)

Discover creative cooking ideas and recipes using ingredients you already have. Get intelligent suggestions for meals, sides, and pairings, and connect with a community of home chefs. Offers a distraction-free experience with no ads.

**Highlights:** AI-powered ingredient matching, Intelligent recipe suggestions, Combinator feature for ingredient pairing, Community feed of user creations, Full recipe access, Ask The Chef assistant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### BBQ Geek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbq-geek/id6813149988)

This app provides precise cooking timelines for various BBQ meats like brisket, ribs, and pork. Input your meat's weight, smoker temperature, and desired mealtime, and receive a detailed schedule for lighting the smoker, adding meat, wrapping, and slicing. It eliminates guesswork with accurate, customizable estimates.

**Highlights:** Custom cook timelines, Brisket, rib, and pork calculators, Adjustable cook time estimates, Cook and hold functionality, Offline operation, No ads or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BBQ Geek Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TasteMatch free?

TasteMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BBQ Geek free?

BBQ Geek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TasteMatch or BBQ Geek?

BBQ Geek is rated higher. TasteMatch averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while BBQ Geek averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TasteMatch or BBQ Geek have ads?

Neither TasteMatch nor BBQ Geek shows ads.

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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.*