Comparison

Tappecue vs The MeatStick

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

Head to head
About

Tappecue

Monitor your cooking remotely in real-time, receiving alerts for temperature changes and doneness. This app allows you to track multiple cooking sessions, record data, and share progress with others, ensuring perfectly cooked food every time.

Highlights
  • Real-time remote monitoring
  • Temperature and doneness alerts
  • Cloud diary for cooking sessions
  • Guest mode for shared viewing
  • Analytical data graphing
  • Preset temperatures for meats
Features
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The Tappecue App has revolutionized the cooking experience through real-time online social cooking. Monitor yours, your friend’s and/or family’s smoking session and show up when the meat is done or give them a call or run back home when a temperature has gone astray. Never under/overcook your food again because the Tappecue App will alert you when your meat is done and when your chamber temperature has gone out of its range. Be an expert chef and impress all your friends because with Tappecue – you’ll always be one tap away from your barbecue. The Tappecue System comes with many features: —Now introducing Tappecue SessionBook; your customer exclusive Cloud Diary for your smoking sessions. Record, improve, and become an expert BBQ chef with the help of Tappecue SessionBook. —Monitor multiple Tappecues from anywhere on as many devices as desired on (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad with software iOS 10.x) or any browser for monitoring from any computer/tablet/WiFi TV, etc at www.tappecue.net —Alerting Functionality for user(s). —Unlimited Power for those long eight hour smokes. —Four Meat/Chamber Probes. —Guest Mode Functionality allows multiple users to view your temperatures and receive alerts. —Gather Analytical Data (you can graph temperatures in excel). —Expert in a Box —Preset temperatures for different meats —Add different meat types —Coming soon – recipes and cooking tutorials from professional BBQ chefs. Preset temperatures for different meats Add different meat types Be a part of the social cooking revolution by purchasing your own Tappecue at www.tappecue.com System Requirements You are required to have the following to use the Tappecue Temperature Monitoring System: • An Internet enabled smart device – iPhone/iPod Touch with software iOS 10.x or above. (although you may still look at the temperatures on the actual device LCD Panel),
• Wi-Fi Router or Mobile Hotspot, • Grill/Smoker/Oven/stovetop/any source of heat Contact info@innovating-solutions.com if you are unsure if Tappecue is the right solution for you.

About

The MeatStick

This app helps you achieve perfect meat cooking results every time. Monitor and control your meal remotely, ensuring your meat is never overcooked or undercooked.

Highlights
  • Monitor and control cooking remotely
  • Achieve meat perfection
  • Prevent overcooking/undercooking
  • Easy to use interface
  • Cook juicy and tender meats
Features
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The MeatStick App is designed to work with the MeatStick so you can Achieve Meat Perfection Every Time. Cook perfect, juicy, and tender meats without hassle! The MeatStick App is straightforward & easy to use. With our technology, you can monitor and control your meal from anywhere. Never worry about overcooking or undercooking again! Get a MeatStick at themeatstick.com if you don’t have one already!

Screenshots

Tappecue4 screens
The MeatStick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tappecue at 79% against The MeatStick's 26%. Tappecue also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). The MeatStick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Tappecue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The MeatStick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tappecue holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Tappecue's written reviews are positive against 26% of The MeatStick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tappecue ships an update monthly, The MeatStick every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tappecue versus The MeatStick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTappecueThe MeatStick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better4.3 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better26.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K1.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB357 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperInnovating Solutions LLCSoma Labs LLC

Customer experience

Tappecue

All ratings1,039 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.7%

The MeatStick

All ratings1,208 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive26.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative67.4%

User reviews

Tappecue

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate temperature monitoring
  • 📱 Convenient remote monitoring
  • 🔋 Long battery life
  • 🔧 Helpful customer support
  • 🔍 Detailed cooking data and graphs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 🔌 Limited wireless range
  • 💰 Expensive for some users
  • 🕹️ Confusing app interface
  • 🌧️ Durability concerns in outdoor use

The MeatStick

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great performance and reliable
  • 👍 Perfect meat all the time
  • 👍 Game changer!
  • 👍 Quality product
  • 👍 Straightforward and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant connection issues and slow to get temp
  • 🐛 Verbindung bricht ab
  • 🐛 Loses connection frequently
  • 🐛 Doesn't work, support is terrible
  • 🐛 Doesn't work when you need it

Bugs and requests

Tappecue

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App no longer connects to older thermometer models
  • Inconsistent temperature readings and sync issues
  • Incorrect or missing cooking session data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add note-taking and photo-sharing capabilities
  • Improve graph readability and data visualization
  • Implement live activity updates for faster monitoring
  • Provide more customization options for alerts and notifications

The MeatStick

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Firmware update issues
  • Connectivity problems
  • Thermometer inaccuracies
  • App crashes
  • Stick failures after limited use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to rename sticks
  • Ability to edit past sessions without stick
  • Simpler one-press operation to start and stop

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tappecue

One-time1
  • Save Current Session$1.99
None

The MeatStick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tappecue free?
Tappecue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The MeatStick free?
The MeatStick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tappecue or The MeatStick?
Tappecue is rated higher. Tappecue averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while The MeatStick averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Tappecue or The MeatStick have ads?
Neither Tappecue nor The MeatStick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tappecue or The MeatStick?
Tappecue ships an update monthly, and The MeatStick every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tappecue was updated on October 22, 2026 and The MeatStick on October 22, 2026.

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