Blackstone Connect vs Grub N Pubs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth grill control
- Remote meat temperature monitoring
- Smartphone and tablet compatibility
- Always-on grill management
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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.
Grub N Pubs
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Our mission is to energize the local dining and entertainment scene by connecting the community with the best food, drinks, and experiences in Topeka, Kansas, and the surrounding 30-mile radius. We spotlight local restaurants, bars, and venues that offer not just great meals but also great times. Through our comprehensive listings, interactive maps, and Grub N Pubs' calendars featuring daily specials, happy hours, holiday options, kids eat free, and birthday deals, we empower locals and visitors to explore and enjoy everything the area has to offer. Using a dynamic mix of marketing—social media, web, email, print, radio, and TV—we’re committed to getting people back out, supporting local businesses, and showcasing the vibrant variety that makes our region unique.
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Verdict
Blackstone Connect and Grub N Pubs are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Blackstone Connect | Grub N Pubs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (122 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 122 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Blackstone Products | Gary Piland |
Bugs and 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
Grub N Pubs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Blackstone Connect
No in-app purchases
Grub N Pubs
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Blackstone Connect free?
Is Grub N Pubs free?
Do Blackstone Connect or Grub N Pubs have ads?
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