# Masterbuilt Classic vs Expert Grill

The clearest difference is monetization model: Expert Grill at free against Masterbuilt Classic's ad-supported. Expert Grill also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Masterbuilt Classic's advantage is review sentiment (16% vs 6%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Masterbuilt Classic against 2.0 for Expert Grill. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 218 and 80 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Masterbuilt Classic's written reviews are positive against 6% of Expert Grill's.

Masterbuilt Classic ships an update monthly, Expert Grill every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Masterbuilt Classic | Expert Grill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterbuilt-classic/id895935056/reviews) | **[2.0 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-grill/id1521389043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **16.0% of reviews** | 6.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PREMIER SPECIALTY BRANDS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281287625) | [Taylor Technology Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786343668) |

## What reviewers say

### Masterbuilt Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterbuilt-classic/id895935056)

Easily control your Masterbuilt digital electric smoker from your phone. Access a collection of recipes and create integrated shopping lists for your culinary creations.

**Highlights:** Control multiple smokers, Share smoker control, Recipe collection, Integrated shopping list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Clean app
- 🚀 Great addition to the smoker

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable temperature readings
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Safe mode issues
- 🐛 Difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection constantly drops
- App fails to recognize smoker model
- Temperature and timer settings not working
- Recipe menu crashes app
- Login issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- Ability to set meat probe temperature alarms
- Ability to save/favorite recipes
- Ability to name probes
- Startup mode to burn off before cooking
- Ability to view cooking process history/stats


### Expert Grill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-grill/id1521389043)

Control your compatible grill remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust target temperatures, set alarms, and manage function modes directly from your smartphone. Change temperature units displayed on the grill.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth grill connection, Target temperature setting, Temperature alarm control, Grill function mode adjustment, Temperature unit conversion

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate thermometer readings
- 👍 Grill itself is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant Bluetooth disconnects
- 🐛 App loses connection when switching apps
- 🐛 App loses connection when phone sleeps
- 🐛 Poor Bluetooth range
- 🐛 App requires frequent re-pairing

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth doesn't present on iPhone
- Back arrow and App Store overlap
- App couldn't connect to thermometer
- Bluetooth connection spotty/non-existent
- App disconnects after short period

**Requested features**

- Save past cooks and notes
- Option to name grill
- Real Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth
- Improve preset temperatures
- Ability to 'forget' paired devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Masterbuilt Classic free?

Masterbuilt Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Expert Grill free?

Expert Grill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Masterbuilt Classic or Expert Grill?

Expert Grill is rated higher. Masterbuilt Classic averages 2.0 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Expert Grill averages 2.0 from 80 ratings.

### Do Masterbuilt Classic or Expert Grill have ads?

Neither Masterbuilt Classic nor Expert Grill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Masterbuilt Classic or Expert Grill?

Masterbuilt Classic ships an update monthly, and Expert Grill every 3 weeks. Most recently, Masterbuilt Classic was updated on October 6, 2026 and Expert Grill on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*