# Blackstone Connect vs Griddle Guide

Blackstone Connect and Griddle Guide both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Griddle Guide's written reviews are positive against 17% of Blackstone Connect's. Blackstone Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Griddle Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blackstone Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Griddle Guide holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackstone Connect has 122 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Blackstone Connect's written reviews are positive against 67% of Griddle Guide's.

Blackstone Connect ships an update weekly, Griddle Guide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackstone Connect | Griddle Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackstone-connect/id6448987537/reviews) | **[3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-guide/id6449555304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blackstone Products](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587174823) | [Brendon Crowe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689670092) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackstone Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackstone-connect/id6448987537)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎯 Accurate temperature control on grill/smoker
- 📱 Convenient remote monitoring capability
- ⚡ Quick setup process
- 🔥 Excellent cooking performance of hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues and disconnections
- 📡 WiFi connection unreliable and drops frequently
- 🔌 Requires constant app restarting to function
- ⚠️ Temperature readings sometimes inaccurate (20+ degree variance)
- 🚫 Login and authentication failures

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Griddle Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-guide/id6449555304)

Discover and master griddle cooking with a vast collection of expertly crafted recipes. Explore various categories for inspiration, save your favorites, and access new content monthly. Upgrade for offline access and helpful tools.

**Highlights:** Extensive griddle-specific recipe library, New recipes added monthly, Categorized recipe browsing, Favorite recipes for quick access, Offline access (Pro feature), Serving size calculator (Pro feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Griddle Guide Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackstone Connect free?

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

### Is Griddle Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blackstone Connect or Griddle Guide?

Griddle Guide is rated higher. Blackstone Connect averages 3.7 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Griddle Guide averages 3.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Blackstone Connect or Griddle Guide have ads?

Griddle Guide shows ads; Blackstone Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blackstone Connect or Griddle Guide?

Blackstone Connect ships an update weekly, and Griddle Guide every 5 days. Most recently, Blackstone Connect was updated on August 21, 2026 and Griddle Guide on June 22, 2026.

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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.*