Comparison

MeatCue vs BFOUR+

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

Head to head
About

MeatCue

Features
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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 (MeatCue) 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.

About

BFOUR+

This smart cooking assistant connects to a wireless meat thermometer for real-time temperature monitoring and guided cooking. It offers alerts, custom calibration, and cooking history to help achieve perfect results for various meat types and doneness levels.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • WiFi wireless meat thermometer support
  • Guided cooking system
  • Ambient temperature detection
  • High-temperature calibration
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Cooking history and charts
Features
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BFOUR+ is an app designed for precision cooking. It seamlessly connects with the BFOUR smart thermometer to reshape your kitchen experience. Whether you're a home chef or a grilling enthusiast, it provides real-time monitoring and guided cooking to ensure perfect results every time. New Features: 1. WiFi Wireless Meat Thermometer Support: Adds support for the BF-70 and BF-80 wireless meat thermometers, enabling efficient and reliable remote temperature measurement via 2.4GHz WiFi. 2. Ambient Temperature Detection: Detects ambient temperatures up to 400°C (752°F), enhancing the grilling and oven experience. 3. High-Temperature Calibration: Supports custom calibration within ±10°C (752°F) for fine-tuning accuracy. When the ambient temperature drops below 50°C, calibration mode automatically exits and returns to the initial temperature, ensuring safety and accuracy. Core Features: • Real-time Temperature Monitoring & Alerts: Accurately monitor food's internal temperature anytime, anywhere. Instant push notifications are sent to your phone when temperature thresholds and cooking progress are reached, ensuring perfect cooking results. • Guided Cooking System: Supports 12 USDA-standard meat types and five doneness levels, making it easy to achieve professional-grade cooking results. • Multi-Device Compatibility: Seamlessly connect and manage multiple BFOUR devices for an integrated cooking experience. • Cooking History & Customization: Save your cooking history, set custom temperature targets, and download temperature charts. Download BFOUR+ and start a new smart cooking experience!

Screenshots

MeatCue3 screens
BFOUR+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BFOUR+ at every 3 weeks against MeatCue's every 2 months. BFOUR+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeatCue ships an update every 2 months, BFOUR+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MeatCue versus BFOUR+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeatCueBFOUR+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小金 吴BFOUR

In-app purchases

None

MeatCue

No in-app purchases

None

BFOUR+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeatCue free?
MeatCue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BFOUR+ free?
BFOUR+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MeatCue or BFOUR+ have ads?
Neither MeatCue nor BFOUR+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeatCue or BFOUR+?
MeatCue ships an update every 2 months, and BFOUR+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, MeatCue was updated on October 6, 2026 and BFOUR+ on October 8, 2026.

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