CHEFBBQ vs WhoseUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CHEFBBQ
This app connects to a smart barbecue thermometer via Bluetooth to monitor cooking temperatures in real time. It sends notifications when preset temperature alarms are reached, helping users achieve perfect results.
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Customizable temperature alarms
- Push notifications
- Ringtone alerts
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This product is a device that monitors the temperature of a user's barbecue in real time: The mobile phone APP (CHIFBIBIQ) connects to the device through Bluetooth. After the device successfully connects to the APP, the device will transmit the detected temperature data to the APP through Bluetooth broadcast mode, According to the alarm value set by the user, when the temperature reaches the set value, the APP terminal will notify the user through a ringing tone and push.
WhoseUp
Effortlessly track who's next to pay for group expenses like coffee, lunches, or dinners. Create custom circles for different groups, log payments, and let the app automatically manage fair turn rotations. View payment history and confirm transactions for accountability.
- Fair turn tracking
- Unlimited group circles
- Payment statistics and history
- Payment confirmation
- Customizable group banners
- Data export to CSV
- Dark mode support
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WHO PAID LAST? WhoseUp remembers so you don’t have to. Track who paid last and instantly see whose turn is next — perfect for couples, roommates, friends, coworkers, and recurring coffee or lunch groups. No debt calculations. No spreadsheets. No complicated expense ledger. Just a simple answer to one question: Who’s up next? KEY FEATURES • See Who’s Next Know instantly whose turn it is to pay. • Remember Who Paid Last Keep a clear history of previous turns. • One-Tap Logging Tap “I Paid” and WhoseUp automatically moves the turn forward. • Multiple Groups Create separate groups for Date Night, Coffee Runs, Groceries, Lunch, Roommates, and more. • Share the Next Turn Create a clean share card showing who paid last and who’s next, then send it through Messages, WhatsApp, social apps, and more. • Group Invites Invite friends to join your group quickly. • Turn History Review past payments and see how evenly your group has been taking turns. • iCloud Sync Keep your groups available across your Apple devices. • Home Screen Widget Check whose turn is next without opening the app. • Privacy First Your group data stays private and is stored locally or through your own iCloud account. PERFECT FOR • Couples taking turns on dates • Roommates sharing everyday purchases • Friends rotating dinner or drinks • Coworkers taking turns buying coffee • Anyone tired of hearing “I paid last time!” WhoseUp is not a debt calculator. It does not tell you who owes whom. It simply remembers the turn.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WhoseUp at 100% against CHEFBBQ's 28%. WhoseUp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2). CHEFBBQ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (32 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. WhoseUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CHEFBBQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
WhoseUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CHEFBBQ has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of CHEFBBQ's written reviews are positive against 100% of WhoseUp's.
CHEFBBQ ships an update every 3 weeks, WhoseUp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CHEFBBQ | WhoseUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小金 吴 | Jimmy Park |
Customer experience
CHEFBBQ
WhoseUp
In-app purchases
CHEFBBQ
No in-app purchases
WhoseUp
- Who's Paying Pro$2.99









