Comparison

knowyourpit vs BBQ Pilot

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

Head to head
About

knowyourpit

Features
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knowyourpit is your BBQ planning and cook-management companion. PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE Tell knowyourpit what you are cooking, its weight, your cooking method, and when you want to serve. It builds a practical start-to-finish plan with the milestones that matter. COORDINATE THE WHOLE SPREAD Planning more than one item? Pro's Multi-Cook Sequencer works backwards from your serve time and organizes compatible cooks across your grills so the whole meal is ready together. TRACK EVERY COOK Keep your cook history in one place with temperatures, timings, notes, photos, results, and ratings. Review what worked, then use it to make the next cook better. COACHING FROM PITMASTER Ask PitMaster a BBQ question, request a plan, or check in during a cook. It uses the context you provideβ€”your cook, temperatures, grills, and historyβ€”to return practical next steps. LIVE TEMPERATURES Connect compatible Bluetooth or local-network thermometer devices to follow live meat and pit temperatures during a cook. You can also log readings manually and set alerts for the temperatures that matter. YOUR GRILLS, YOUR WAY Create profiles for each cooker and build plans around the equipment you actually use. From a weeknight pork shoulder to a full weekend spread, knowyourpit keeps the details organized. knowyourpit Pro unlocks unlimited cooks and PitMaster chat, Multi-Cook Sequencer, advanced planning, and analytics. Subscription options are monthly or annual; restore purchases is always available from the paywall. Terms of Use: https://www.knowyourpit.com/terms

About

BBQ Pilot

Features
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Plan your barbecue with BBQ Pilot: choose a recipe, follow guided cooking steps and keep track of time and temperature. Find ideas for ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, burgers, fish and vegetables on your grill, smoker or kamado. STEP-BY-STEP COOKING Check ingredients, equipment, difficulty and instructions for preparation, cooking, resting and serving. Explore direct and indirect grilling, smoking, reverse searing and low-and-slow cooking. BLUETOOTH THERMOMETERS Connect a compatible thermometer to follow probe readings and monitor food and cooking chamber temperatures. Support depends on the device model and protocol: not every Bluetooth thermometer is compatible. RUBS, SAUCES AND PAIRINGS Explore spice rubs, sauces, marinades and glazes to pair with your recipes. Learn about meat cuts and suitable cooking techniques. DOWNLOADED CONTENT OFFLINE Read downloaded content without a connection. Internet is needed for downloads, updates and online features; images and videos may require a connection. FAVORITES AND COOKING HISTORY Find saved recipes and previous cooking sessions when planning your next barbecue. The interface is available in English, Italian, German, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Choose your recipe, prepare your barbecue and let BBQ Pilot guide your cook.

Screenshots

knowyourpit4 screens
BBQ Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BBQ Pilot at none against knowyourpit's 2. BBQ Pilot also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. knowyourpit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BBQ Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

knowyourpit ships an update every 5 weeks, BBQ Pilot every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
knowyourpit versus BBQ Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterknowyourpitBBQ Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size55 MB188 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAARON TAYLORALBERTO LUCCHETTA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

knowyourpit

Subscriptions2
  • Pro β€” Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro β€” Annual$29.991 Year
None

BBQ Pilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is knowyourpit free?
knowyourpit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BBQ Pilot free?
BBQ Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do knowyourpit or BBQ Pilot have ads?
Neither knowyourpit nor BBQ Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, knowyourpit or BBQ Pilot?
knowyourpit ships an update every 5 weeks, and BBQ Pilot every 2 weeks. Most recently, knowyourpit was updated on October 31, 2026 and BBQ Pilot on October 31, 2026.

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